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Raptiva attorneys are personal injury lawyers who specialize in compiling lawsuits and winning settlements for those injured after taking the psoriasis drug known as Raptiva.

Produced by Genentech, Raptiva is an injectable medication that, when taken once a week, can significantly reduce the red, scaly patches associated with psoriasis. Raptiva is generically known as efalizumab and was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003.

Raptiva Side Effects

Since its introduction, Raptiva has been found to cause some rare yet life-threatening side effects, including:

• lymphoma
• meningitis, a viral infection marked by swelling of the brain and/or spinal cord
• progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a fatal brain disease in which a virus causes inflammation of the brain's white matter
• sepsis, a blood infection

Symptoms of these severe Raptiva side effects may include:

• chest pain
• confusion
• disorientation
• high fever
• loss of appetite
• loss of vision
• nausea and/or vomiting
• night sweats
• seizures
• severe headache
• speech problems
• weight loss

To minimize the risk of developing potentially fatal Raptiva complications, it's vital that patients discuss their complete medical history with their doctor before starting a course of Raptiva.

Following Raptiva Side Effects

Injured patients should:

• Seek emergency medical attention to prevent further health problems and, in the worst cases, save their lives
• Follow through with all prescribed, long-term treatments for the best chances of recovery
• Find an alternative psoriasis drug
• Meet with a Raptiva lawyer to find out if they have a provable legal claim against Genentech

During a free initial consultation, prospective plaintiffs (which can include families of deceased Raptiva patients) can:

• Get estimates regarding possible settlements, based on past awards granted in similar cases
• Learn more about the process of presenting and winning a Raptiva lawsuit
• Get advice regarding the best manner in which to pursue their case (i.e. filing an individual claim versus joining an already-progressing class-action case)

Benefits of working with an experienced Raptiva attorney include:

• Access to a network of specialists who can provide expert testimony to validate medical claims when official testimony is needed
• Professional representation in court, mediation and/or arbitration proceedings
• Delayed payment for legal services, as Raptiva lawyers work on contingency to encourage injured parties to seek the compensation they deserve.

Those who follow through with a Raptiva lawsuit can win compensation for their:

• funeral and burial costs
• hospital bills, treatment costs
• permanent disabilities
• emotional pain and suffering
• lost wages, inability to pursue a normal course of employment
• future costs of living (should permanent disabilities prevent injured parties from earning a living)

Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Raptiva? If so, contact us to talk to an experienced Raptiva lawyer who will be able to guide you through what may seem like an overwhelming time.

"Raptiva side effect PML"

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary Raptiva recall, April 8, 2009. The Psoriasis drug’s manufacturer, Genentech, announced the voluntary Raptiva recall and has begun phasing the drug off the U.S. market. R...

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