An Overview Of Vioxx Litigation Lawsuits

2007-03-08 10:33:40

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The prescriptive drug, Vioxx is used to treat any pains that are a result of arthritis or osteoarthritis and severe menstrual pains. Like every type of medication, Vioxx causes a number of side effects when taken for a long period of time. Less serious side effects can include nausea, heartburn, sinusitis, and abdominal pains to name a few. Most patients suffer from strokes and heart attacks, while others suffer from severe lung and/or kidney damage as well as stomach ulcers.

Individuals who were prescribed Vioxx should seek the services of an attorney that specializes in Vioxx litigation or in drug cases. Vioxx litigation differs from form accutane litigation, in that accutane is a different form of medication used to treat severe cases of acne.

Vioxx litigation can be filed in two ways: independently, or under a class action suit, wherein a number of people sue the drug company together as a group; however, before bringing forth a Vioxx litigation case, one must see a doctor to confirm that such side effects were a cause of Vioxx intake.

Vioxx lawyers normally charge you on a contingency basis, which means that you will not owe your lawyer anything unless you win the case. You should also note that the amount of money that is awarded for Vioxx cases would greatly depend on the seriousness of the medical condition you have sustained. Class action suits may only be awarded a few hundred dollars if the case is won, because the amount awarded is divided among the group of people. An individual lawsuit can be awarded higher amounts, which can be paid in the form of structured settlements, or installment payments.

It is important to note that filing a Vioxx lawsuit can take several years before a verdict is reached. Vioxx lawsuits must be filed within a specified period depending on your state’s statute of limitations, or within a certain date from the time the side effects were discovered.


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