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drug_recall heparinHeparin lawsuits are in the news again lately, due to several alarming developments:
Heparin is a widely used drug, but its potential for serious side effects is high even when the drug is administered correctly in an uncontaminated form.
Heparin Side Effects
The side effects of heparin that have been reported to the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) include:
Patients who have been administered heparin and then suffered these or other side effects have the right to have their damages addressed. Whether the heparin damage is caused by an overdose or a contaminated product, the serious injuries and deaths due to such instances of medical malpractice can be compensated for in a legal forum, with the goal of reaching a settlement or verdict that covers the patient's losses and costs.
Why File a Heparin Lawsuit?
Pharmaceutical companies and hospitals that have made mistakes are usually not willing to come forward and admit to their liability. When a misdiagnosis, incorrect dosing, or contaminated product is involved, the liable parties know that they are exposed to very significant settlements, and they usually fight the charges of malpractice. A lawsuit will oblige the liable parties to address the issue and come to a solution.
Obtaining Compensation for Your Losses
Victims of contaminated or overdosed heparin who have suffered severe side effects — and the families of patients who have died due to such heparin misuse — are eligible for financial compensation for losses such as:
Why Hire an Attorney?
Plaintiffs’ attorneys are skilled negotiators and litigators who have years of experience dealing with giant pharmaceutical companies such as Baxter International. The pharmaceutical industry employs its own cadre of lawyers to fight claims regarding defective drugs, and it's in the best interest of heparin victims and their families to have aggressive, knowledgeable legal counsel on their side.
Contact us today to discuss your case with an experienced attorney who can inform you of your legal rights.
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