Levaquin® Lawsuits
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Levaquin® lawsuits are product liability, personal injury cases in which individuals injured after taking the antibiotic known as Levaquin® seek settlements for their injuries, losses and suffering. Levaquin® has been linked to several serious, potentially fatal side effects that warrant compensation for medical bills, treatment costs, physical disfigurement, lost wages and inability to pursue a normal course of employment, and emotional pain and suffering.
Anyone injured after taking Levaquin®, as well as families of deceased Levaquin® patients, should contact us today to determine whether they are eligible to file a Levaquin® lawsuit.
What is Levaquin®?
Produced by PriCara and Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Levaquin® is a fluoroquinolone antiobiotic that can be effect at treating a range of bacterial infections, including:
- anthrax inhalation
- bladder, kidney and urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- bronchitis
- Chlamydia
- pneumonia
- prostate infections
- sinus infections
- skin infections
However, despite being an effective, widely used antibiotic for over 20 years, Levaquin® is known to cause a number of serious, life-threatening side effects.
Causes of Levaquin® Suits: Levaquin® Side Effects
While most patients will only experience minor (if any) Levaquin® side effects, on rare occasion, some will develop serious Levaquin® side effects, including:
- agranulocytosis, a dangerous decrease in white blood cell levels
- arrhythmias, irregular heartbeat
- autoimmune hemolytic anemia, in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks red blood cells
- blood clotting disorders, characterized by swelling and tenderness at the site of the clot
- dysglemia, a disorder of blood sugar metabolism
- epilepsy, seizures
- hepatotoxicity, liver damage marked by dark urine and yellowing of the whites of the eyes
- peripheral neuropathy, nerve damage marked by tingling, pain or numbness
- renal toxicity, kidney damage characterized by bloody urine and excessive fatigue
- severe allergic reaction, marked by hives, skin rash and facial or tongue swelling
- tendinopathy, an injury or tear affecting the tendon
- thrombocytopenia, low levels of blood platelets that can cause excessive bleeding
- toxic epidermal necrolysis, in which the top layers of skin separate from the skin’s internal layers
To minimize the risk of developing potentially fatal Levaquin® side effects, it’s essential that individuals:
- Discuss their complete medical history with their doctor before starting a course of Levaquin® medication.
- Understand the types and symptoms of severe Levaquin® side effects so they know when to seek emergency medical care.
- Seek immediate medical attention should signs of serious Levaquin® complications arise.
Levaquin® Class Action lawsuits
Levaquin® class action lawsuits represent a similar legal claim among a number of plaintiffs who have decided to pool their grievances to expedite the legal proceedings. In most cases, Levaquin® class action suits are better suited for plaintiffs who:
- have less serious injuries
- don’t want to be extensively involved in the legal process associated with Levaquin® lawsuits
want to ensure that they win a settlement that is equal to those awarded in cases similar to their own
How a Levaquin® Lawsuit Works
Individuals harmed by Levaquin® should contact an experienced Levaquin® attorney for legal guidance. A lawyer will evaluate the details of his/her case and help guide them through a lawsuit, from start to finish.
Those who decide to stand up for their legal rights by following through with a Levaquin® lawsuit can recover compensation for losses, including:
- funeral and burial costs (should a Levaquin® death occur)
- past hospital bills
- ongoing treatment costs
- lost wages
- permanent disabilities
- future costs of living (should permanent Levaquin® injury prevent an individual from being able to earn a living)
- pain and suffering
For more information on how to start a Levaquin® lawsuit, contact us today. We will connect you with an experienced attorney who will help you through this difficult time.
