Zyprexa® Litigation
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Zyprexa® litigation may be pursued on behalf of any person who has suffered damages as a result of Zyprexa® use. Zyprexa® litigation is pursued against Eli Lilly, the makers of this arguably defective atypical antipsychotic medication. Zyprexa® litigation is sought by people who have been injured by this medication through the help of a professional and knowledgeable attorney. This Zyprexa® litigation expert can protect and maximize the interests of a Zyprexa® victim through a personal injury lawsuit.
Zyprexa® litigation occurs through the civil legal system by way of a personal injury or tort lawsuit. Product liability is the legal principle which guides Zyprexa® litigation. This tort principle entails that a company is responsible for properly informing and protecting consumers from the potential damages caused by their product or drug.
Serious side effects have been associated with Zyprexa® use. Zyprexa® litigation may involve a person or persons who have developed diabetes or related complications as a result of Zyprexa® use. In a 2002 study conducted by Duke University, researchers found nearly three hundred cases of Zyprexa®-emergent diabetes. Most of these people developed diabetes within the first six months of Zyprexa® use with moderate weight gain, another side effect of Zyprexa®.
Of these 289 cases of Zyprexa® related diabetes, 100 patients also developed ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes. Twenty two people also developed pancreatitis, a life threatening condition causing inflammation of the pancreas. In the Duke University study alone, twenty three people died as a result of Zyprexa® related complications. Many clinical trial patients have been unable to complete Zyprexa® studies because of serious complications associated with this drug.
When a person has suffered damages as a result of Zyprexa® use, they may seek compensation Zyprexa® litigation. Through Zyprexa® litigation a person can seek reparation for related medical expenses, loss of income, and psychological suffering. The dependants and beneficiaries of people who have died as a result of Zyprexa® related circumstances may seek compensation for their losses through wrongful death Zyprexa® litigation.
If you are interested in exploring your rights and options with regards to Zyprexa® litigation, it is important to keep in mind that most states have a statute of limitations. A Zyprexa® litigation statute of limitations restricts the amount of time during which a person can file a Zyprexa® lawsuit. Each state has their own laws governing one's rights and options in relation to Zyprexa® litigation.
If you would like to learn more about Zyprexa® litigation, you may wish to contact a qualified and experience attorney in your area. This Zyprexa® litigation expert can evaluate the specific facts of your case to determine your legal rights and options.
Please contact us to speak with a Zyprexa® litigation attorney who can protect and maximize your legal interests.
More Zyprexa® News:
January 17, 2007 - Zyprexa® Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Pancreatitis
December 18, 2006 - New Report Finds Eli Lilly Plays Down Zyprexa® Risks
October 10, 2006 - Zyprexa® Lawsuits Continue To Grow
August 11, 2006 - Zyprexa® Victims To Receive Payout
July 31, 2006 - Mississippi Attorney General Sues Over Zyprexa®
January 10, 2006 - Class action suit filed over Zyprexa®
April 12, 2005 - Elderly patients warned of Zyprexa® risks
April 11, 2005 - Zyprexa® warning issued
February 9, 2005 - Zyprexa®, Zyrtec prescription mix-ups result in hospitalizations
February 5, 2005 - Zyprexa® lawsuit on behalf of Canadians filed
October 25, 2004 - Antipsychotics linked to serious adulthood diseases
May 21, 2004 - Nationwide Zyprexa® class action lawsuit filed
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Zyprexa® - Includes information for patients with schizophrenia.
