Our attorneys have filed a mass tort lawsuit on behalf of patients who took the blood thinner xarelto who makes it (rivaroxaban) and suffered significant bleeding events. Pharmaceutical firms, such as the makers of Xarelto, possess a duty to make sure that their drugs are reasonably safe for use – and failure to do so may possibly be grounds for compensation. Our lawyers are operating tough to obtain those hurt by the drug the compensation they are entitled to.
Even though bleeding is actually a typical complication connected with anticoagulants, it has been alleged that Xarelto is far more hazardous than traditional blood thinners because no antidote exists to reverse its blood-thinning effects. This implies that, within the occasion of an emergency, individuals could be at danger for irreversible bleeding troubles, such as life-threatening internal and gastrointestinal hemorrhaging.
If you or even a loved a single suffered a critical bleeding occasion after taking Xarelto, you might have legal recourse. For much more info, speak to us today to possess your case reviewed, totally free of charge.
Compensation Possibilities
xarelto-compensation-photoThe plaintiffs in these lawsuits are looking for compensation from Bayer and Janssen for past and future health-related bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and, in cases of death, funeral expenses. In addition, they’re searching for punitive damages, that are normally awarded to punish the defendant and deter other firms from acting similarly.
Why Are Lawsuits Being Filed?
Bayer and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. are facing several Xarelto lawsuits alleging that the drug is unsafe and defective. The plaintiffs claim that, unlike traditional anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin, Coumadin) whose blood-thinning effects can be reversed using vitamin K, there is no antidote available for Xarelto. Because of this, the lawsuits claim, doctors have no effective signifies of stopping Xarelto users from bleeding inside the event of an emergency. Plaintiffs within the lawsuits allege critical and fatal injuries, like cerebral hemorrhaging and gastrointestinal bleeds, from use of the drug.
In addition to these risks, lawsuits against Bayer and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Pharmaceuticals are alleging:
The manufacturers of Xarelto marketed the drug as a superior within the field of anticoagulants despite studies finding higher rates of gastrointestinal (GI tract) bleeding and transfusions in Xarelto users than users of certain competitors.
The makers of the drug continue to market Xarelto as a secure anticoagulant option.
Doctors and medical staff were not properly made aware of methods to stabilize and treat a Xarelto user in the event of a bleeding complication.
Users of Xarelto were not adequately warned of the health risks of suffering a fatal bleeding event.
Xarelto is linked to serious bleeding complications, excessive blood loss, intracranial hemorrhaging, eye bleeding (vitreous hemorrhage), stomach bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, wound infections from inhibited clotting, and lack of effectiveness in preventing dangerous clotting.
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Multidistrict Litigation Trial Dates Set
The attorneys within the Complex Litigation Group have filed lawsuits on behalf of injured clients. The claims will proceed through multidistrict litigation (MDL), which currently entails four trials, scheduled for Fall 2016, in which random groups of plaintiffs will be chosen to represent the group.