Seeking Just Compensation for Victims of Dangerous Drugs Nationwide
Avandia is a pharmaceutical drug prescribed to control blood sugar levels for people with Type 2 diabetes. The drug's manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline received FDA approval in 1999, and sales exceeded $3 billion in 2006 as Avandia became the biggest-selling diabetes drug on a worldwide basis.
In recent years, evidence has mounted that Avandia exposes patients to substantially increased risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke and other potentially fatal health problems. In September 2010, the FDA issued special restrictions for prescribing Avandia, and European regulators suspended sales of the drug there due to this building evidence.
One study cited in the New York Times estimated the number of Avandia-related fatalities at 47,000 in the years from 1999 to 2009. If your family member who took Avandia passed away from a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, you may be able to recover financial compensation for the damages associated with this tragic loss.
Turn to Experienced Lawyers with High-Stakes Pharmaceutical Case Experience
Our attorneys at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm have been tracking Avandia studies and legal developments for several years, working on all fronts to move victims' cases into the courtroom and ultimately obtain sizable settlements. The recent actions by regulators have a strong potential to energize Avandia lawsuits and encourage others who have been harmed to come forward.
Our firm has built an extensive, successful track record of navigating the legal system on behalf of people hurt by dangerous drugs, chemicals and other products. In federal and state courts, multi-district litigation and other venues, we have the skills to assess your case thoroughly and take the best available action for you.
Do You Have a Case? Explore Legal Options in a Free Consultation.
To discuss Avandia side effects and complications in light of your legal options for obtaining compensation after a loved one's wrongful death, please contact us today. Our Beaumont, Texas-based legal team handles high-value pharmaceutical litigation nationwide.
