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Accutane® lawsuits are product liability cases in which those seriously injured after taking the acne medication known as Accutane® (isotretinoin) seek compensation for their injuries and losses. On the market for more than 25 years, Accutane® (also referred to as Roaccutane) is a pill derived from vitamin A (retinoid) that is currently the most effective acne treatment in the world – curing more than 50 percent of all severe acne cases.

Each patient's particular dosage will depend on his/her weight and the severity of the condition. A normal Accutane® course is between 4 and 6 months (in some cases, patients may be prescribed an additional 4 to 6 months). Accutane® is produced by Hoffman-LaRouche and is only prescribed to patients when other topical and oral acne drugs have been ineffective.

Tragically, Accutane® use has been linked to the development of a range of serious health complications. In the worst cases, Accutane® side effects can be fatal. If you or a loved one has developed a severe Accutane® injury, or a loved one has died from an Accutane side effect, you will have a legal claim against Hoffman-LaRouche, and you will be entitled to a settlement. Learn more about your legal rights by attending a free, no-obligation consultation with a highly qualified Accutane lawyer.

Accutane® Class Action Lawsuits

Class action claims are those in which plaintiffs with similar injuries and losses consolidate their grievances into a single lawsuit in an effort to streamline the legal process. Whether an individual's or class action Accutane® lawsuit is right for a particular plaintiff will depend on:

• The severity of the injuries
• The degree to which he/she wants to be involved in the upcoming legal proceedings
• Whether the plaintiff wants a standard amount of compensation or is willing to gamble for a higher possible settlement award

Generally, Accutane® class action lawsuits are more appropriate for those who have less severe injuries, who prefer to be removed from the legal process and who would like a more standard settlement award.

Accutane® Settlements

Following are some recent settlements awarded to patients who sustained injuries from Accutane®:

• In New Jersey, a jury awarded a patient just over $2.6 million as a result of having to have is colon removed due to Accutane®-induced irritable bowel disease (IBD).
• In Ohio, a jury awarded a woman $2.25 million when Accutane® caused her baby to be born with severe heart and brain defects (She did not know she was pregnant, and she wasn't properly screened for pregnancy prior to being prescribed Accutane®).
• In Utah, a jury awarded a woman $10.5 million due to the fact that she had developed a serious case of ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammation bowel syndrome, as a result of taking Accutane®.

To date, approximately 5 million Americans that have taken Accutane® since its introduction. There have been more than 240 suicides, 1,100 birth defects and 10,000 miscarriages linked to Accutane® use.

For more information, or to speak with an attorney about your injuries, contact an experienced Accutane® litigation lawyer today.

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