Avandia® Litigation
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Avandia® litigation for individual or class action cases seeks settlements for those injured after using Avandia®, a type-2 diabetes medication first introduced in 1999. Given the range of severe side effects associated with Avandia® use, many affected individuals will be entitled to compensation for their Avandia® injuries.
In most cases, Avandia® litigation lawyers work to prove that:
- Avandia® use caused the plaintiff's injuries (or death).
- GlaxoSmithKline knew about severe Avandia® side effects and failed to disclose them to the FDA and the public.
FDA Avandia® Warnings
In 2007, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study that revealed the serious risks associated with Avandia® use. On the heels of this study, the FDA issued two national Avandia® warnings (in March and May 2007), which:
- Alerted patients and doctors of risk factors for avandia side effects
- Required "black box" labels on Avandia® prescription medication (Black box warnings are the most serious FDA warning, as they indicate that a drug carries the risk of potentially fatal side effects).
Despite the alerts, unfortunately, many patients have been – and will continue to be – injured after taking Avandia®. For these patients, pursuing Avandia® litigation can help them win the money they need for medical bills and ongoing Avandia® treatments. Some of Avandia® side effects that give patients a legal claim and, therefore, form the basis of Avandia® litigation include:
- congestive heart failure
- heart attack
- liver toxicity
- severe allergic reaction
- stroke
Avandia® patients, who develop any of the above, potentially life-threatening conditions should:
- Get emergency medical treatment to prevent further complications, including death.
- Find an alternative medication to help control their blood glucose levels.
- Meet with an Avandia® litigation lawyer to evaluate their case and find out if they have a legal claim against GlaxoSmithKline.
Working with an Avandia® Litigation Lawyer
To persuade injured Avandia® patients to stand up for their legal rights, most Avandia® litigation lawyers offer free consultations, during which prospective plaintiffs can:
- Find out if they have a viable legal claim and are entitled to compensation.
- Learn more about the process of building and winning an Avandia® lawsuit.
- Get information about settlements won in cases similar to their own.
- Decide whether filing an individual claim or joining a class action Avandia® lawsuit is best for their experience and needs.
Those who decide to initiate their case with the help of an Avandia® litigation lawyer will benefit from:
- Delayed payment for legal services, as most Avandia® attorneys work on contingency so plaintiffs won't have to pay legal fees until they win a settlement
- Access to experts who can testify and help prove plaintiffs' claims in legal proceedings
- Professional representation in court, mediation and/or arbitration proceedings
- Better chances of winning higher settlement amounts (Studies show that plaintiffs who pursue personal injury lawsuits with experienced lawyers are more likely to win larger amounts of compensation than those who pursue their cases 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.
