A Xarelto lawsuit is claiming damages from the drug’s manufacturers for failure to warn or dangerous side effects and negligently producing a defective drug. Patients who have suffered severe side effects after taking the widely prescribed blood thinner may be able to recover compensation with the help of an Ohio Xarelto attorney.
For more information, contact Attorney Group for Ohio today to learn more about your options. We can answer your questions in a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation, and if you wish to pursue a claim, we can connect you with an affiliated Ohio Xarelto attorney.
Plaintiffs: Drug Makers Knowingly Misrepresented Xarelto Risks
According to news reports, several plaintiffs are seeking damages from the manufacturers of Xarelto in a class action lawsuit, which claims that the makers of the anticoagulant knowingly misrepresented its dangers. The plaintiffs contend that the drug makers were negligent in producing a defective drug and failing to warn patients of the serious risks associated with Xarelto, according to The Louisiana Record. Each plaintiff is pursuing damages in excess of $75,000 as well as compensation for legal costs.
Xarelto has been tied to severe internal bleeding which have the potential to cause serious injuries or even death. Consequently, the plaintiffs allege that the makers of Xarelto were wrong in presenting the blood-thinner as a safe method of stroke prevention. The plaintiffs contend in the lawsuit, filed in July 2015, that they suffered harmful bleeding events, increased medical costs or the loss of loved ones due to the drug’s defects and the negligence of its manufacturers, the website reported.
How an Ohio Xarelto Attorney Can Help
Drug manufacturers have a duty to ensure their products are accompanied by full and accurate instructions and warnings to guide prescribing doctors and other health care providers in making treatment decisions. If a drug maker fails to fulfill this duty, it could be held liable in lawsuits for injuries that may result.
Patients who have been injured by Xarelto may be entitled to compensation for damages, including:
- Medical expenses
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
- Loss of income or ability to work
If a patient dies from complications after taking Xarelto, his or her family members may be able to pursue claims for their loved one’s wrongful death. Compensation may include:
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish from the loss of a loved one
- Loss of financial support of a loved one
- Funeral expenses
Affected patients are encouraged to speak with an Ohio Xarelto attorney to learn more about their rights and remedies.
Contact Us For More Information
If you or a loved one took Xarelto and suffered complications, including internal bleeding, contact Attorney Group for Ohio for more information. You can fill out the form on this page, call us at the number listed at the top of the page, or email us at info@attorneygroup.com.
When you contact us, an attorney will follow up with you to speak with you about your case or answer questions that you might have. There is no cost or obligation to speak with us, and any information you provide will be kept confidential.
Please note that the law limits the time you have to pursue a claim for an injury. If you think you have a case, you should not delay taking action.
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