AVANDIA PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEY
AVANDIA DANGEROUS SIDE EFFECTS
A Cleveland Clinic cardiologist conducted a study in 2007 that suggested Avandia increased the risk of heart attacks. A Congressional inquiry, severe safety warnings, and a plummet in the drug’s sales ensued. However, it wasn’t until September 2010 that the FDA announced it would significantly restrict the use of Avandia (rosiglitazone) to patients with Type 2 diabetes who cannot control their diabetes on other medications. The new restrictions were in response to data that suggested a heightened risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, in patients treated with Avandia.
At Marasco & Nesselbush, we skillfully handle many product liability cases. If you have a case involving dangerous drugs or failure to warn, please contact us.
TYPE 2 DIABETES RISKS
People with Type 2 diabetes face potential complications from their disease. Type 2 diabetes can cause serious health issues, such as eye problems; feet and skin sores; infections; pain; nerve damage; kidney damage; digestion problems; and difficulty controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, resulting in increased risks of heart attack and stroke.
Diabetes is prevalent in the U.S. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), almost 6 million people in the United States have Type 2 diabetes without knowing it. What’s even more striking is that based on American Diabetes Association data released in January 2011, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States (8.3% of the population) have diabetes. In fact, about 1.9 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in individuals aged 20 years or older in 2010.
WE OBTAIN EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS FOR OUR CLIENTS
As patients, we trust that the medications we are prescribed or purchase over-the-counter are safe and properly labeled. Although most pharmaceuticals have side effects, it is essential that drug manufacturers properly test their products to determine the extent of the side effects so as to warn consumers about the potential complications associated with a drug. Drug label errors do happen, and some drugs are simply unsafe. The FDA is in charge of investigating the safety of a wide range of products, including medications. Additionally, the FDA must also issue warnings to drug manufacturers regarding the safety of prescription drugs. Unfortunately, the agency’s efforts and the announcement of new side effects or recalls often come too late for some patients.
A drug manufacturer’s failure to warn of potential side effects can cause a patient to suffer serious physical harm, not to mention financial and psychological consequences. As Providence RI personal injury attorneys, we are committed to personal, social, and economic justice. Each and every one of our clients receives compassionate, effective, and comprehensive legal assistance for their specific case. It is our duty to protect the rights of people who have suffered because of a manufacturer’s oversight, negligence, or desire to put profits ahead of consumer safety. To learn more about how our Rhode Island personal injury attorneys can help, call 401-443-2999 today.
DO I HAVE A CASE?
If you think you may have a car accident case, contact us now for a FREE consultation
CAR ACCIDENT AMPUTATION
A car accident, becoming caught in a piece of machinery can sever, crush, tear or mangle fingers, toes, hands, feet or even an entire limb. In some cases, an injured body part may be so severely damaged that reconstruction is not possible and surgical amputation is the only viable option.
In other cases, a severed body part may be reattached after a traumatic amputation. The National Institute of Health’s Medline Plus website says new techniques for limb replantation have been moderately successful, but incomplete nerve regeneration remains a major limiting factor. Many patients instead fare better with a well-fitting functional prosthesis, Medline Plus says.
