Accutane Lawsuit Information
The harmful side effects of Accutane are very real. And since you are reading this, there is a good chance that you or a loved one may have experienced one or more of them. If so, you have come to the right place. But what you need to know right now is this: we here at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm are standing by ready to help you in any way we can—be it by simply providing you with this helpful information or acting as your Accutane lawyer.
What is Accutane?
First approved by the FDA in 1982, Accutane (also found in the generic isotretinoin) is a powerful prescription drug originally intended to treat those with severe acne problems. This drug was not meant to be prescribed for moderate acne cases, but instead as a “last straw” sort of option. It works by inhibiting oil gland secretion, thereby reducing the occurrence of unsightly acne.
What is the Problem with Accutane?
The problems are numerous and serious—potentially fatal. First of all, the product presents an unnecessary risk to unborn babies. Accutane has been proven to increase the risk of birth defects. Some deadly. In other words, if you took the drug during pregnancy, you need to speak to an Accutane lawyer.
More recently, it was found that Accutane is the cause of severe bowel disorders. These include:
- Crohn’s Disease—A type of inflammatory bowel disease that produces open sores in the small and large intestines. It can also negatively affect the rectum.
- Ulcerative Colitis—This bowel disorder causes ulcers beginning at the rectum up into the lower portion of the large intestine.
Other serious illnesses that have been linked to Accutane include:
- Hypertension
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Liver Damage
There are also a host of less serious side effects, which range from hair loss to back pain to severe depression and blurred night vision.
Accutane Recall
The FDA made their first move to protect Accutane users by forcing Hoffman-LaRoche to place a warning on all their products. This warning was aimed at pregnant mothers to let them know the product would pose a very real threat of birth defects in their unborn children.
Finally in June of 2009, Hoffman-LaRoche to made the right move and pulled their Accutane products off the market. They did so in the face of countless lawsuits from aggressive Accutane recall attorneys. However, for many unsuspecting victims, this action was “too little, too late.”
The first lawsuit was presented to the courts in 2010. The plaintiff was Andrew McCarrell. The problem? After years of dealing with terrible acne, he tried the “miracle drug,” Accutane. And while it did wonders for the skin condition in his 20s, it also did something else—it caused him to develop irritable bowel syndrome later on. The result? 5 surgeries and colon removal.
McCarrell’s Accutane attorneys claimed that Hoffman-LaRoche did not adequately warn users of this potential side effect. The jury bought it and McCarrell walked out of the courtroom with approximately $25 million thanks to the hard work the attorneys did.
While we did not represent McCarrell, we are currently taking on similar Accutane lawsuits. If his situation sounds similar to your own, we can help. Please be aware, the drug is still available under the generic form from various other manufacturers. Take strong precaution before ever considering taking the drug.
How to File an Accutane Lawsuit
Filing an Accutane lawsuit does not have to be hard on you. All you need is to enlist the aid of a competent Accutane recall lawyer. That is where we here at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm can help. When you call us, we will:
- Schedule a no-fee, no-obligation consultation.
- Decide whether or not we think you have a legitimate claim.
- Sort through all the evidence and gather all necessary paperwork, including the official doctor’s diagnosis.
- Formulate a plan.
- File the Accutane lawsuit on your behalf.
- Work hard to achieve the settlement you deserve.
Do not wait a second longer. Contact us now and get started on your Accutane lawsuit!
Why Hire Us to Act as Your Accutane Lawyer?
Frankly, we know you can Google “Accutane lawyer” and find a million lawyers to file your lawsuit. So why should you choose us? Here are just a few reasons we think we stand apart from all your other options:
- We get paid when you get paid — We all know the stereotype: lawsuit lawyers just looking to make a quick buck at your expense. Well, here at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm, we are breaking down this stereotype. And we do so by putting our money where our mouth is. In other words, we do not get paid until you do. And if we fail to win your case, you owe us nothing. You have nothing to lose!
- You can get in touch with us easily — Sometimes hiring a lawyer is especially frustrating because they seem too busy to deal with you. So you end up making lots of phone calls and getting no responses. With our firm, there is no sitting around and twiddling your thumbs, wondering what is going on. See, we treat you with the personalized attention you need. In fact, we even have a box on our site where you can chat with us live.
- Preparation is our calling card — A successful Accutane lawsuit requires extreme preparation. And our lawyers are known for their great attention to detail. We treat each and every case as if we are taking it all the way to the highest court in the land—knowing full well that most cases reach settlement before ever seeing a courtroom.
Contact One of Our Accutane Lawyers Now
Have you been affected by this harmful drug? Don’t sit there and wonder if you should file a lawsuit any longer. Find out by calling 713-223-1234 or nationwide toll-free 800-779-4950 today or emailing us at mail@ogletreeabbott.com. We will review your case and decide if you can benefit from an Accutane Lawyer!