Raptiva® Attorney
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Raptiva® lawyers are personal injury attorneys who specialize in recovering compensation for individuals injured after taking Raptiva® and family members of deceased Raptiva® patients.
Produced by Genentech, Raptiva® is an injectable drug used in the treatment of psoriasis, an incurable autoimmune disorder that causes red, scaly patches (plaques) on the skin.
Despite its effectiveness at reducing psoriasis plaques, Raptiva® is currently known to cause a variety of serious, potentially fatal infections, including:
- bacterial sepsis
- invasive fungal disease
- progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
- viral meningitis
Raptiva® patients who develop any of the above conditions should:
- Seek emergency medical care to save their lives
- Stop using Raptiva® and find an alternative treatment for their psoriasis
- Meet with a Raptiva® attorney to find out if they have a case against Genentech
FDA Warnings Regarding Raptiva®
On Oct. 16, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a nationwide Raptiva® warning that:
- Alerted the public about the life-threatening side effects associated with using Raptiva®
- Mandated that Genentech print "black box" warnings on Raptiva® medication labels (Black box warnings are the most serious level of FDA warnings, as they highlight a drug's potential to cause fatality)
Regardless of this upgraded Raptiva® warning, because the drug is still on the market, more patients will continue to develop serious infection after using this drug.
Raptiva® Side Effects: Who's At Risk?
Although severe Raptiva® side effects are rare, some patients will have a higher risk than others of developing the above-listed infections. Those who are most likely to develop serious Raptiva® side effects include patients who have a history of:
- Chronic infections (including those that are bacterial, fungal or viral in nature)
- Taking immunosuppressant drugs (such as medications prescribed for organ transplants, HIV or certain types of cancer)
- Undergoing phototherapy (a light treatment for acne, jaundice, sleep disorders, etc.)
Starting a Raptiva® Lawsuit
Patients injured after using the Raptiva® drug, as well as families of deceased Raptiva® patients, can find out if they are entitled to compensation by setting up a free consultation with a Raptiva® lawyer. During this meeting, prospective plaintiffs will get the opportunity to:
- Find out more about the process of pursuing a personal injury lawsuit
- Learn more about settlements in cases similar to their own
- Get advice about whether starting an individual Raptiva® lawsuit or joining an already-progressing class-action case is best for their individual needs and situation
To encourage affected individuals to stand up for their legal rights, Raptiva® attorneys delay payment for their services until a settlement is won.
If You Have Been Injured by Raptiva®
Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Raptiva®? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Raptiva® attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.
