Pradaxa is a 2010 approved drug currently given as a blood clot and stroke prevention measure in treating atrial fibrillation. Currently, over 2 million Americans suffer from atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat). This makes them prone to blood clots which may travel to the brain causing stroke or brain trauma.
If you or someone you love has ever suffered from internal bleeding, heart attack, or another serious injury after taking Pradaxa, you know how important safe and adequately approved medical care is. At Wapner Newman, our medical malpractice and personal injury lawyers have the resources, expertise, and experience to pursue fair and just compensation. We are relentless about seeking justice for you.
FDA Pradaxa Recall
For all types of blood thinners, serious bleeding is a known complication. Usually, there is a warning on the drug’s labels. With Pradaxa, the reported bleeding events are still being investigated by the FDA. The FDA is also investigating whether or not consumers need to be warned about any other Pradaxa dangers.
The FDA recall has not been finalized, so Pradaxa is still available and on the market. Professional medical practitioners fear that there may be many more deaths or injuries caused.
Medical Risks
Some of the negative effects of Pradaxa include:
- intestinal bleeding
- bleeding in the kidneys
- heart attacks
- internal brain bleeding
The manufacturer of Pradaxa faces direct legal liability due to the fact that they were not forthcoming with patients about the lack of reversal agent availability. Again, similar drugs like Warfarin and Coumadin were required to have a reversal agent before being released to the public.
Legal Steps to Take When Filing a Pradaxa Lawsuit
It is your right to seek compensation, if you or a loved one has been affected by any of the serious Pradaxa side effects. Our pradaxa lawyers at Wapner Newman have already begun the process of assisting victims in filing claims against Pradaxa’s manufacturer. Of course, you can also file an individual Pradaxa lawsuit instead of participating in a class action one.
Drug manufacturers are powerful interests and the experienced medical malpractice and personal injury attorneys at Wapner Newman will never back down to power in terms of representing you. We will take your case as far as necessary to ensure you and your family gets the justice you deserve.
When you or a loved one has experienced any of the negative side effects from Pradaxa, you deserve a legal team who relentlessly seeks fair and just compensation for your medical related injuries or death. Please contact Wapner Newman today for your initial free consultation. Or, call 800.529.6600.