A Kentucky man has filed a Viagra melanoma lawsuit against the drug’s manufacturer, Pfizer Inc., alleging that the product caused the development of his melanoma, a serious and frequently deadly skin cancer. The plaintiff reportedly began to take Viagra in April 2009, and was diagnosed in late 2011 with melanoma. Lawsuits have been filed in Kentucky and other states that allege a link between Viagra and melanoma, and that the drug maker failed to disclose the risks associated with the drug.
If you or a loved one took Viagra and developed melanoma, contact Attorney Group for Kentucky to learn more about your options. We can answer your questions in a free, no-obligation consultation, and if you have a case, we can connect you with an affiliated Viagra lawsuit attorney. State laws limit the time you have to pursue a claim, so contact us today.
Plaintiff Claims No Warning of Increased Risk of Viagra Causing Melanoma
The plaintiff indicated that he underwent surgery in October 2011 to have a cancerous mole removed, but the procedure did not eliminate the potential for the cancer to come back. According to the plaintiff, there were no indications or warnings on the Viagra label to notify patients of a relationship between Viagra and melanoma. The plaintiff alleges that Pfizer misrepresented the risks associated with the drug and failed to disclose information.
Since its introduction in 1998, Viagra has been prescribed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in many men.
The link between Viagra and melanoma was noted in a 2014 study suggesting an 84 percent increased risk of melanoma in men taking Viagra, and the results have prompted Viagra lawsuits.
More than 25,000 men were involved in the study. While it is still unclear as to why an increased risk of developing melanoma may be a side effect of Viagra, some have theorized that the drug opens up genetic pathways that make the patient’s skin more vulnerable to the disease.
Injured Patients May Be Entitled to Compensation
People who have been injured by Viagra may be entitled to compensation, also known as damages, from the party responsible for their injuries. Damages can be based on a number of factors, including:
- The nature, extent and permanency of the injury
- Past and future medical expenses
- Transportation and lodging costs due to medical treatment
- Past and future pain, suffering and mental anguish
- Loss of income
- Scarring and disfigurement resulting from the injury or medical treatment
Family members of those killed may be entitled to wrongful death damages, including:
- Mental anguish, both past and future, resulting from the loss of a loved one
- Loss of the relationship with the loved one
- Loss of financial support
- Funeral expenses
- Conscious pain and suffering of the loved one prior to death
- Medical expenses attributable to the fatal injury
The Time to Pursue a Claim is Limited. Contact Us Today.
If you have questions about the relationship between Viagra and melanoma or if you believe that your cancer was caused by your Viagra use, contact the American Injury Attorney Group for more information. There is no cost to speak with us, and if you choose to pursue a Viagra lawsuit claim, we can put you in touch with one of our experienced affiliated attorneys who can be of further assistance.
