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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.