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started by Philip Wells on 20 Feb 12
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started by Philip Wells on 20 Feb 12
In the event 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 now to start your claim free of charge.
We are now accepting patients who have been impacted by Fosamax. Our personal injury attorneys know the law and will work to secure the fair compensation that you deserve. While you concentrate on recovering, we'll focus on defending your rights under the law.
Fosamax Associated with Sudden Femur Fractures
The often prescribed osteoporosis prescription drug Fosamax that was intended to strengthen your bones has recently been linked with sudden femur breaks in women taking the medication.
The widely accepted drug is often prescribed to patients who need to reduce the risk of sustaining a bone fracture and to help build bone mass.
However, Fosamax, a prescription medication which is actually also widely used to treat osteoporosis has been recently connected with a severe bone condition.
Fosamax is a bisphosphonate and is produced by Merck. Several records have connected Fosamax to sudden femur breaks, many of which transpired in the course of low-energy activities, for example walking down steps.
Merck, the maker of the medication, has dismissed the link between the medication and any fractures.
Other serious and unwanted side effects Related to Fosamax
Ulcers within the esophagus; which may require hospitalization and extensive treatment.
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw - Deterioration of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) can occur while you are on this drug.
Neurological: cases of auditory hallucinations as well as visual disruptions while fairly rare, have been connected to alendronate as well as other bisphosphonates.
Skin rashes have been reported.
Lawsuits Timeline
2006: A class action suit was filed in the U.S. District Court located in Fort Meyers,Florida. The suit alleged that Merck was the direct cause why the Plaintiff developed osteonecrosis of the jaw.
2007: Another lawsuit was filed claiming that Merck Frosst Canada failed to properly warn consumers that the medicine had been associated with an increased risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw.
According to reports, Merck has decide to put aside $48 million to fight the cases against them.
On January 29th 2010, a federal judge decided that the lawsuit alleging Fosamax caused her jaw damage would not be dismissed.
Although many of the women we represent in these cases are from SC, our lawyers routinely take clients from throughout the Southeastern U.S. and, in certain types of product liability and pharmaceutical suits, from across the country. In the event you or a family member has been killed or injured through no fault of your/their own, get in touch with the SC injury lawyers now for a no cost, no-cost consultation.
The information you obtain at this website is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should seek advice from an lawyer for guidance relating to your individual case. This article is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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