Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawyer

Patients suffering from Stevens Johnson Syndrome might have legal grounds to be compensated for the pain, suffering and expense they endure because of this illness. Some people die from the condition.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a rare medical disease that harms its patients systemically, meaning it causes damage throughout the body. The syndrome usually begins with flu-like symptoms:

Fever
Body aches
Headache
Sore throat
Cough

But, instead of resolving, like a normal cold or the flu, further more dangerous conditions develop. These include:

Swelling of the face and tongue
A spreading, flat red and purple rash that blisters
Skin that peels
Widespread pain of the skin
Blisters in the mucous membranes of the nose, mouth and eyes

Consequences of Stevens Johnson Syndrome

The condition is very painful. It may lead to blindness when the eye tissue is too scarred, loss of function of an involved organ system, or respiratory failure when the mucous membranes of the bronchial airways are damaged

Why A Lawyer Might Help

The disease is caused most often by the body’s reaction to certain drugs, both over the counter and prescription. Some over-the-counter drugs, including Advil and Motrin, can precipitate the syndrome. But the labels on these drugs do not carry a warning about the potential Stevens Johnson Syndrome reaction.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome patients and their lawyers contend that such drugs should have a warning about the illness on their labels. The manufacturers of these drugs, as well as the Food and Drug Administration, however, respond that the condition is too rare to be mentioned.

Some patients claims they developed the syndrome after using one of the following medications: Bextra, Dilantin, penicillin- and sulfa-based antibiotics, barbiturates, Advil, Motrin, and other steroidal anti-inflammatories.

Other drugs also are known to cause Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Patients who suffer from this condition from exposure to these other drugs may be eligible to seek and recover sizeable compensation from the drug companies. Millions of dollars in damages have been awarded.

Contact a Stevens Johnson Syndrome Attorney Today

You or someone you love may have experienced the terrible effects of this syndrome. Or, someone you know may have died from the disease. If this is your situation, you may wish to contact our lawyers who have successfully prosecuted companies producing these medications. You can reach us by calling (800) 481-7430 or by sending us an email and someone will respond shortly.

Disease Breaking News

"Former NBA player Manute Bol dies after fighting Stevens-Johnson Syndrome"

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"Stop smoking drug linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome"

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"Family of jailed woman with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome criticize prison staff"

The family of a jailed woman who is suffering from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is criticizing the prison staff for allowing her condition to go untreated.

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