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When you or someone you love is the victim of a femur fracture after taking Fosamax, you may have a claim for compensation for your injuries.If you or a loved one has been injured while taking Fosamax, you will need to file a claim against the manufacturer of the drug. Call Us right now to start your own claim at no cost.
We are now accepting patients who have been affected by Fosamax. Our defective drug attorneys know the law and will fight to secure the fair compensation that you deserve. While you concentrate on getting better, we'll focus on defending your rights under the law.
Fosamax Connected with Sudden Femur Fractures
The well known osteoporosis prescription drug Fosamax which was intended to strengthen your bones has been associated with sudden femur breaks in patients taking the medication.
The widely used prescription drug is often prescribed to patients who need to reduce the risk of sustaining a bone fracture and to help build bone mass quickly.
However, Fosamax, a prescription medication which is also used to treat osteoporosis has been linked with a severe bone disease.
Fosamax is a bisphosphonate and is manufactured by Merck. Many studies have linked Fosamax with sudden femur breaks, the majority of which took place during low-energy activities, for example walking down steps.
Merck, the manufacturer of the medication, has dismissed the link between the medicine and any fractures.
Other severe and unwanted side effects Linked to Fosamax
Ulcers within the esophagus; which may require hospitalization as well as extensive treatment.
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw - Deterioration of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) may occur while you're on this medicine.
Neurological: cases of auditory hallucinations as well as visual disturbances while fairly rare, have been associated with alendronate and other bisphosphonates.
Skin rashes have also been reported.
Litigation Timeline
2006: A class action suit was filed in the U.S. District Court located in Fort Meyers,Florida. The suit claimed that Merck was the direct cause why the Plaintiff developed osteonecrosis of the jaw.
2007: Yet another personal injury lawsuit was filed claiming that Merck Frosst Canada did not effectively warn people that the medicine had been associated with an increased risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw.
According to reports, Merck has put aside $48 million to defend the cases against them.
On Jan 29th 2010, a federal judge decided that the suit alleging Fosamax caused her jaw damage would not be dismissed.
Although some of the clients we represent in these cases are from South Carolina, our attorneys regularly take clients from across Southeastern U.S. and, in certain types of product liability and pharmaceutical suits, from across the nation. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed through no-fault of your/their very own, get in touch with the SC injury lawyers now for a free, no-cost consultation.
The information you obtain at this web site is not, nor is it intended to serve as, legal advice. You should seek advice from an attorney for guidance regarding your individual case. This article is not intended to and will not create an attorney-client relationship.
J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm, LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204
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