Vioxx Lawyers – Edgar Law Firm
Vioxx is a prescription drug that was voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer in 2004 due to a number of safety concerns, including its role in increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. If you or a loved one has used Vioxx in the past and believe that you have been injured by this defective product, you may be entitled to receive damages for your suffering.
Edgar Law Firm’s defective drug attorneys are ready to help you through any problems you may have suffered as a result of Vioxx and assist you in obtaining just compensation to offset medical bills, lost wages, diminished quality of life and pain and suffering. If you have lost a family member due to a heart attack or stroke following the use of Vioxx, you should seek legal advice from a qualified Edgar Law Firm wrongful death attorney.
Defective Drugs / Vioxx Personal Injury in Santa Rosa
Originally approved in 1999, Vioxx was prescribed to millions of patients worldwide to relieve symptoms of:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Menstrual symptoms
- Acute pain
According to a number of studies, Vioxx may lead to several serious medical conditions that could result in death. Personal injuries associated with Vioxx include:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Stomach and intestinal bleeding
- Kidney problems
- Liver failure
According to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports, there are indications that the manufacturer of Vioxx, Merck & Co., failed to conduct appropriate clinical studies of Vioxx prior to introducing it to the market. As a result of inadequate information, Vioxx warning labels failed to reflect the true health risks associated with this defective drug. In fact, according to the disturbing reports, an estimated 27,000 individuals died or experienced heart attacks as a result of using Vioxx. However, this number reflects only reported cases; thousands of people may still be in danger of life-threatening blood clots associated with Vioxx. Merck & Co. may be held liable for many injuries caused to patients as a result of Vioxx.
Santa Rosa Vioxx Liability and Compensation
After addressing your health concerns, you should speak to one of our highly experienced personal injury attorneys in Napa at Edgar Law Firm. They can supply you with an experienced defective drug lawyer in Santa Rosa who can inform you of your legal rights, identify all parties that may be liable for your injuries and determine how to proceed. Should a lawsuit be appropriate, your Edgar Law Firm attorney will work with you hand-in-hand to maximize your compensation award you may be entitled to under the product liability law.
The Vioxx recall has the potential to create hundreds of thousands of Vioxx personal injury or wrongful death claims as well as class action lawsuits. If you believe you may have a Vioxx claim, please contact one of our qualified Santa Rosa Vioxx attorneys at Edgar Law Firm at (800) 545-6409.
In addition to defective drug cases, the highly skilled Edgar Law Firm personal injury attorneys have vast experiencing in various types of personal injury / wrongful death cases, including cases involving traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Guidant recall, Medtronic recall and other serious injuries as a result of another party’s negligence or manufacturing defect.
