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Have you or a loved one experienced one of the following?
Heart Attack
Stroke
Congestive Heart Failure
Macular Edema
Other Ailments

If the person taking Avandia died, please list the cause of death as stated on the death certificate and state whether there was an autopsy.

Was there a hospitalization for any reason while taking Avandia?

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Avandia® Class Action Lawsuits

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An Avandia® class action lawsuit is a personal injury case in which multiple patients with similar Avandia®-related injuries seek compensation from GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of the Avandia® prescription drug.

While injured Avandia® patients can pursue individual lawsuits, joining an Avandia® class action suit can:

  • Cut down on legal fees
  • Make the process of pursuing a personal injury claim more efficient, as the experts and witnesses will only have to testify once to verify the claims of hundreds of affected Avandia® patients
  • Incite to those will less serious Avandia® injuries to pursue compensation
  • Ensure equal, fair settlements for patients with similar Avandia® injuries.

Basis for Avandia® Class Action Lawsuits

Avandia® side effects that give patients a legal claim against GlaxoSmithKline and, therefore, can form the basis of class action cases include:

  • congestive heart failure
  • heart attack
  • liver toxicity
  • severe allergic reaction
  • stroke

Individuals who have developed one of the above Avandia® side effects should:

  • Get emergency medical treatment to prevent further complications (including death).
  • Find an alternative medication to treat their type-2 diabetes.
  • Meet with an Avandia® class action lawyer to evaluate their case.

FDA Avandia® Warnings

In March and May 2007, the Food and Drug Administration issued national Avandia® warnings to alert patients and medical professionals about the severe health risks associated with Avandia® drug use. Although Avandia® has yet to be fully recalled, the FDA Avandia® warnings did call for GlaxoSmithKline to:

  • Include "black box warnings" on Avandia® labels (Black box warnings are the most serious warnings, as they indicate that medications can have life threatening side effects.)
  • Conduct further studies regarding possible Avandia® side effects and risk factors
  • Disclose any other possible Avandia® side effects known to exist.

Benefits of Working with Avandia® Class Action Lawyers

To encourage injured Avandia® patients to stand up for their legal rights, most experienced Avandia® class action lawyers offer free consultations and work on contingency – meaning prospective plaintiffs won't have to pay for legal costs until they win a settlement.

Other benefits of working with an Avandia® class action lawyer include:

  • Access to a network of experts who can verify claims of Avandia® injuries (Most Avandia® attorneys have connections with a variety of experts who will readily testify in class action cases.)
  • Help negotiating with corporate lawyers and dealing with insurance agents
  • Professional representation in court, arbitration and/or mediation proceedings
  • Better chances of winning higher amounts of compensation, as studies show that plaintiffs are more likely to win larger settlements by working with Avandia® lawyers (rather than pursuing their case on their own).

If You Have Been Injured by Avandia®

Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Avandia®? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Avandia® attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.

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