California Injury Blog
Raptiva recall attorneys are counseling Raptiva users and their families regarding the side effects of Raptiva use. Raptiva was sold as a treatment for psoriasis. It has been linked to a fatal brain infection. Raptiva’s maker, Genentech, pulled Raptiva off the market after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning in February in response to three deaths linked Raptiva to Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), a brain infection.
Brain infection is not the only serious side effect that Raptiva is causing patients. Other more serious conditions associated with Raptiva treatments include anemia (low blood cell counts); psoriatic arthritis (damage to the joints); and low platelet counts. If PML is not treated right away, it can turn fatal.
Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys Raptiva recall attorneys will provide Raptiva users and their family members a complimentary, confidential consultation to evaluate their legal rights against the maker of this defective drug. We are hearing of horrible and heartbreaking Raptiva side effects that have destroyed lives and devastated families. These patients and their families deserve justice, accountability and appropriate compensation.
The first step, if you have been seriously injured by Raptiva side effects, is to get immediate medical attention. Once you have done that, contact an experienced Raptiva recall lawyer immediately to determine your rights and options regarding making a claim and possibly filing a Raptiva lawsuit.
For those who have suffered side effects, Raptiva attorneys will seek money damages for your losses. Recoverable losses include medical costs, expenses for long-term treatment programs, loss of income or earnings (or ability to work) as well as physical and emotional pain and suffering.
If you have lost a family member because of Raptiva side effects, it is within your rights to make a claim for wrongful death against the drug manufacturer, Genentech. A wrongful death claim is usually made when a death involves negligence or wrongdoing. In this case, Genentech was negligent because they did not adequately test Raptiva before putting it in the market and failed to adequately warn doctors and patients of Raptiva’s serious side effects.
When selecting a Raptiva attorney, injured victims would be well advised to choose a nationally renowned personal injury law firm, which has access to a network of experts and has the resources to fight a large corporation. A skilled Raptiva lawyer will provide aggressive representation and fight for your legal rights, even if that requires dealing with tough insurance representatives or a high-powered corporate defense team. The best law firms will not take a payment from you until your Raptiva lawsuit is settled. If you or a loved one has suffered severe side effects or if you have lost a loved one as a result of taking Raptiva, please give Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys a call. My staff or I will be more than happy to give you all the information you need to make your decision. We will also be happy to put you on a list to receive updated Raptiva information, as it becomes available.