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Vioxx Class Action

A Vioxx class action suit is brought against the manufacturer of Vioxx by a group of victims who have suffered adverse health problems as a result of taking Vioxx. By definition, a class action is a civil lawsuit in which one or more parties file a complaint on behalf of themselves and all others who are similarly situated, meaning they have suffered the same, or similar, injuries. When a defective product causes harm to a number of people they can collectively file a suit to seek compensation for their injuries.

In a Vioxx class action suit those individuals who have suffered adverse physical problems associated with Vioxx use, may by represented collectively in a civil suit to seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering caused to all injured parties. A Vioxx class action settlement is the money that is awarded for these damages. This money is then divided accordingly among the victims in a Vioxx class action suit.

When a victim is represented in a Vioxx class action, they may have a better chance at recovering compensation for their damages at a lower cost to them than if they pursued an individually filed lawsuit. On the flip side, a Vioxx class action settlement is divvyed up amongst the plaintiffs and it is possible to receive a lower total amount of compensation in a class action suit than if you were to bring suit against the manufacturer of Vioxx individually.

Vioxx was voluntarily pulled from the market in September of 2003, when the manufacturers discovered that Vioxx users are two times more likely to suffer a serious stroke or heart attack than the general population. This came out of the findings reported in two internal clinical studies conducted by Merck, Vioxx's manufacturer. In recent public statements the company explained the Vioxx recall, stating that the risks associated with taking Vioxx outweigh its intended benefits.

Signs of serious adverse health problems caused by Vioxx can include shortness of breath, chest pains, confusion and impaired thinking, loss of appetite, rapid heart beat, build up of fluid in the body's tissues (edema), and tiredness or fatigue. A negative reaction to Vioxx can also cause stroke, whose symptoms include vision problems, numbness to one side of the body, dizziness, and trouble with speech or motor skills.

If you have been injured as a result of taking Vioxx, you may wish to speak to a qualified lawyer who can advise you of your legal rights and options in a Vioxx case. You may discover that participation in a Vioxx class action lawsuit is the best way to maximize and protect your legal interests.

For more information on a Vioxx class action lawsuit, please contact us.

More Vioxx Resources

MedLine Plus Drug Information - Guide to prescription and over-the-counter medications provided by the United States Pharmacopeia.

Vioxx.com - Official Vioxx Roxecofib site from Merck.

Vioxx Drug Warnings - Vioxx side effects information including lawsuit information and vioxx warnings.

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