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Our osteonecrosis (ONJ) lawyers are investigating cases on behalf of people who have been diagnosed with ONJ and have a history of taking Fosamax® or another medication. For information, contact us today.

How an Osteonecrosis Lawyer Can Help You

A 71-year-old woman from Walton Beach, Florida, was awarded $8 million in compensatory damages against Merck & Co. June 25, 2010, after filing a osteonecrosis lawsuit that claimed the company’s drug Fosamax® caused her dead jaw. This was after her first lawsuit ended in a mistrial.

The winning lawsuit was the first out of 1,280 plaintiff groups and nearly 900 lawsuits filed against Merck, claiming the drug maker manufactured a defective drug.

If you have suffered osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), or dead jaw, after taking the bone-strengthening drug Fosamax®, you may qualify for compensation from the manufacturer for the pain, suffering and expense of your condition. The best way to find out is to talk with an osteonecrosis lawyer.

Do You Have a Case?

Fosamax® is in a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. Other drugs in this class include:

• Aredia (pamidronate)
• Zometa (zoledronic acid)
• Actonel (risedronate)

Most cases of ONJ caused by bisphosphonates have occurred in metastatic cancer patients. ONJ may also occur in patients taking Fosamax® after they’ve had invasive dental procedures. Plaintiff’s lawyers are making the case for a clear connection between using Fosamax® and subsequently developing dead jaw.

The best way to determine if you have a justifiable case for suing Merck for damages is to contact an ONJ lawyer. You can do so by calling (800) 889-3898 or by sending us an email. Your first consultation is free.

Compensation for Damages

As in the case of the Florida woman whose jury trial against Merck yielded $8 million, you may have a substantial claim against the company. Our ONJ attorneys can investigate your situation to determine if you have a legitimate claim.

Evidence pointed to a connection between Fosamax® and dead jaw as long ago as 2004. At that time, a safety evaluator for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) produced an executive summary that included information on bisphosphonates, including Fosamax®. The summary included information that said that because of a link between the occurrence of ONJ and the use of Fosamax®, the warning label for the drug needed to be changed to alert doctors and their patients to this danger.

Contact an Osteonecrosis Lawyer

There may be a good chance you are eligible for participation in a lawsuit against the drug maker Merck if you have had ONJ after using Fosamax®. You deserve to find out if you qualify and be compensated for your pain and suffering plus the expense of dealing with this serious condition. Our ONJ attorneys are waiting to assist you.

You can reach an osteonecrosis attorney for a free initial consultation by calling toll free (800) 889-3898 or by sending us an email and someone from our office will respond promptly.