Chantix® Lawsuits
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Chantix® lawsuits are crucial to helping those injured after taking the smoking cessation drug, Chantix®, recover compensation for their losses.
Produced by Pfizer, Chantix® (generically known as varenicline) has been successful at helping people quit smoking by blocking the brain's ability to experience the pleasurable effects of nicotine.
However, since its introduction in August 2006, Chantix® has been found to increase users' chances of developing serious side effects, including:
- Depression
- Psychosis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), swelling of the skin's mucous membranes that triggers the development of painful blisters
- Suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome (TENS), a more severe form of SJS that causes the outer layer of skin to detach from underlying layers, slowly die and ultimately fall off of the body
Over 3,000 patients have reported developing at least one of the above Chantix® injuries. Sadly, over 55 others have committed suicide after taking Chantix®.
Other Controversy Surrounding Chantix®
In addition to the above conditions, Chantix® is also known to have adverse neurological and psychiatric effects that can impair balance, coordination and/or decision-making abilities.
In fact, as of May 2008, over 24 traffic accidents had been caused by drivers taking Chantix®. That same month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banned pilots and air traffic controllers from using Chantix®.
How to Start a Chantix® Lawsuit
People injured after Chantix® use – as well as families of those who have died after taking Chantix® – will be entitled to compensation by pursuing a Chantix® lawsuit.
To learn more about their eligibility, affected individuals should set up an initial consultation with a Chantix® lawyer. During this meeting, prospective plaintiffs can:
- Find out if they have a provable legal claim against Pfizer.
- Learn more about the process of winning a personal injury lawsuit.
- Get information about settlements in cases similar to their own.
- Get advice about whether an individual Chantix® lawsuit or a class action case is the best option for their situation and needs.
These legal consultations are typically free, as Chantix® lawyers want to encourage injured patients to seek out the compensation they deserve. Similarly, most Chantix® lawyers will work on contingency, meaning that plaintiffs don't have to pay for legal services until they win their settlement.
Recovering Compensation for Your Losses
Depending on the extent of Chantix® injuries, plaintiffs can win money to compensate them for their:
- funeral and burial costs
- hospital bills
- lost wages
- necessary ongoing treatments
- pain and suffering
- past medical bills
- permanent disabilities
Have you or a loved one been harmed by Chantix®? If so, contact us today to speak to an experienced lawyer who can help you evaluate your claim, build your case and fight to ensure you receive the compensation you need and deserve.
