Raptiva® Lawsuits
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Raptiva® lawsuits have been initiated across the U.S. by patients and families harmed by this psoriasis drug. Some of the Raptiva® lawsuits began when individuals contacted plaintiffs' attorneys to discuss the life-threatening infections they developed after being treated with Raptiva® (efalizumab), including:
- bacterial sepsis
- viral meningitis
- progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
The Raptiva® Recall
In April 2009, the pharmaceutical company that markets Raptiva® - Genentech - announced a voluntary, phased recall of all of the Raptiva® used in the U.S. This announcement followed the FDA's public advisory about the risk of dangerous Raptiva® side effects (including brain infections such as PML and other life-threatening infections).
What a Raptiva® Lawsuit May Accomplish
When an individual is harmed by a defective or dangerous drug, he or she may face overwhelming losses. When a family loses a loved one because of a devastating disease such as Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, they too suffer greatly in a number of ways. A Raptiva® lawyer's job is to obtain a fair legal remedy that compensates an injured individual or family for losses such as:
- medical treatment for the infection or other Raptiva® side effect
- hospitalization, medication
- long-term care, whether in a healthcare facility or at home
- expenses for travel based on medical care needs
- disability
- loss of ability to work
- loss of past and present income
- loss of a loved one's companionship, guidance, and financial contribution
- funeral and burial costs
Compensation for the Injured
The defendants in a Raptiva® lawsuit may include the physician who prescribed the Raptiva® — possibly for too long a treatment period — the physician's or healthcare facility's insurance company, Genentech, and others. If a court finds the defendants liable for damages caused by Raptiva® treatment, they can be held legally responsible for compensating the injured patient (or his/her surviving family).
However, the outcome of a Raptiva® lawsuit may be achieved in some cases without going to court. The lawyer representing a Raptiva® victim (i.e., plaintiff) may be able to negotiate a settlement that fully covers the plaintiff's losses and damages.
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.
