List of the Most Common Bad Drug Lawsuits
Posted Friday, November 27, 2020 by Chris Thayer
You have probably heard advertisements mentioning bad drugs or dangerous drugs, but do you really know what these ads are talking about? A lot of people think that just because someone had an adverse effect from a prescription medication, that will automatically mean they have a right to compensation. While true that bad side effects are often part of why a drug ends up in litigation, the truth is there is far more to proving a dangerous drug case. Here is a brief list of some of the most common and notable bad drug cases out there, and the reasons why those cases were filed. If you or a loved one has suffered serious consequences or a death due to one of these drugs, you should take action now to protect your rights.
- Actos. Used to treat Type II Diabetes, it also is alleged to cause bladder cancer. The company - Takeda Pharmaceuticals - agreed to pay out $2.5 billion in a settlement in 2015, despite claiming no fault. This enormous settlement may not be the end, as new information is allegedly coming forward regarding additional known complications of the drug that were not communicated to the public and patients.
- Depakote. Used to treat seizures, this medication has the unfortunate distinction of causing birth defects in babies when the mothers were on the medication. The allegation includes claims that the manufacturer knew about the problem and failed to warn the public and potential patients.
- Benicar. A basic blood pressure medication, but many patients claim it led to heart conditions, but more commonly sprue-like enteropathy. This is a condition that leads to gastrointestinal problems like weight loss, diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain. Again, the allegation is that the company failed to warn consumers.
*Benefits of Talking to an Experienced Washington Injury Lawyer*Time is of the essence when it comes to medication cases. Pharmaceutical companies spend millions on highly skilled and heavily resourced legal teams, all in an effort to avoid responsibility for the medications that they create - even when they knowingly introduce dangerous medications into the market and conceal the potential effects. Often, there are strict deadlines that apply to filing suit for compensation. Just as importantly, however, some settlements have already occurred, leaving large sums of money in managed third-party settlement trusts. These funds can only be accessed if your injury occurred within a certain timeframe and you take actions in time. So there really is no time to waste. Delaying could cost you your entire right to be compensated. In some cases, this can mean walking away from substantial compensation that could help pay for surgeries and future medical care that is necessary due to the pharmaceutical company’s neglect.
At Pivotal Law Group, we are poised and ready to take on Big Pharma. If you are experiencing painful symptoms from a medication and believe you may have a claim for injuries, give us a call or find us online today.