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The drug Accutane is manufactured by the company Hoffman-La Roche and is used in the treatment of severe nodular acne. The drug is usually only given to patients who have tried other treatment options, but did not successfully treat the acne condition. One of the most serious side effects to Accutane is birth defects to children if the women are pregnant while on the medication. Before women can take the drug, they have to agree in writing that they agree to take two different forms of birth control to prevent pregnancies. Accutane is essentially a form of vitamin A that reduces the amount of oil that a person’s skin releases.

Accutane is generically known as isotretinoin, and is generally used as a last resort medication because of the possibly serious side effects. In addition to birth defects in fetuses, Accutane may also cause inflammatory bowel disease, bone and muscle problems, pancreatitis, vision and hearing problems and even suicide or suicidal ideation. Although Accutane has been used as many different treatment forms, including chemotherapy to combat rapidly dividing cells, it is most popular for its acne treating powers. There are approximately 13 million people who have taken Accutane for acne.

The drug Accutane can cause severe health issues—if you or a family member has used Accutane, and has experienced health problems as a result, then you need to contact an experienced attorney for a consultation about your rights. You’re not alone in this battle—Greenberg & Rudman LLP can help you fight for your rights. Pick up the phone and call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay any costs or fees unless we win the case for you. Please visit www.alawpro.com to see a more complete list of the serious side effects of Accutane, and to read the profiles on our attorneys.

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Yasmin, also known as Yaz, is an oral contraceptive that is also used to treat Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Polylcystic Ovarian Syndrome (POS). Yaz’s primary function is to prevent pregnancies by preventing the ovaries from releasing any eggs into the fallopian tubes. Yaz, like many other birth controls, have common side effects like menstrual changes, breast pain, nausea and/or vomiting, headache and even changes in mood. However, there have been other, more serious side effects that have been reported by Yaz users. If you or a family member has experienced serious side effects because you used Yaz, then you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) right away for a free consultation of your case.

Many of the common side effects of Yaz have been reported to fade after the first few weeks of use, but there have been many serious side effects that have resulted in serious injury. Some of the more serious side effects include blood clots in the legs, lungs and eyes, heart attack, stroke, liver damage, depression and high blood pressure. Yaz is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Bayer, and contain a special type of progestin, called drospirenone, which is not found in any other birth control pill in the United States. It is potentially the drospirenone that is causing the serious side effects, as it can increase blood potassium levels.

Between 2004 and 2008, there were over 50 deaths as a result of Yaz. The deaths were in women ranging in age (as young as 17) and were a result of cardiac arrests, pulmonary embolisms and strokes. There are currently many lawsuits all over the United States alleging that Yaz failed to properly warn the users of the potentially serious side effects, and that Yasmin has played a significant part in causing their injuries. We may not be able to heal your injuries, or change what happened, but we may be able to help you right a wrong. Contact Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation of your case. We have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients, and we may be able to help you. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) before it’s too late to file your claim. You can also go to www.alawpro.com to read more about the birth control pill Yasmin (Yaz).

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There are many federal laws that regulate the pharmaceutical industry, including on the amount of research that a medication must have before it is released to the public, or what to do when it is discovered that a drug causes irreparable damage. Some pharmaceutical drugs have treated or cured many diseases, but in some cases, the side effects of the drug outweigh the good that the drug may do. If you have been injured by a pharmaceutical drug, and was using it properly, then you may have a case for your injuries. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation of your case.

The birth control, Yasmin, or otherwise known as Yaz, is an oral contraceptive, and includes the generic brand Ocella. The drug was advertised as being able to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). However, there have been some serious side effects to this drug. Some of the side effects are blood clot in the lungs and legs, stroke, gall bladder disease, pancreatitis and heart attack. The most serious side effects are the blood clot to the lungs and heart attacks, primarily because it appears that Yaz shares a connection with pulmonary embolisms because of the hormones that are used in the drug.

Although drugs may not be completely free from side effects, if the side effects are as serious as blood clots and heart attacks, then the drug manufacturer may have to face legal issues with its users. If you or a family member has been taking Yaz, Yasmin or its generic brand, Ocella, and have suffered any of the above side effects, then you should call the law firm Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation of your case. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but don’t hesitate—call now, or else your claim might expire. You can reach our attorneys at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). You can also go to www.alawpro.com to read more about pharmaceutical personal injury cases.

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Many drugs are developed to remedy everyday conditions, which patients may take for years and years. However, there are some drugs that have side effects that do not arise until years in the future, and depending on how the company advertised the drugs, they may be responsible for the damages that the drugs caused. The drug Prempro is used to help the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal symptoms. The drug is produced by Pfizer and includes side effects like headaches, stomach pain and breast pain.

An Illinois jury awarded Connie Barton an alleged $75 million in punitive damages because of her use of the drug, and her subsequent development of cancer. The jury award has been sealed because of the upcoming personal injury cases on the same drug. The jury found that Pfizer’s Wyeth branch acted willfully and wantonly in the marketing and selling of the drug. There have been several jury awards against Pfizer, including a $99 million verdict to three women in Nevada. However, that award was reduced to $35 million and is waiting for appeal.

In Barton’s case, the jury decided that Prempro helped to cause the cancer and that the manufacturer failed to warn Barton and her doctors adequately about the drug’s risks. The attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for their clients. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience. Please go to www.alawpro.com to read more about our attorneys and about pharmaceutical personal injury cases.

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Emeryville, CA is Alameda County's smallest town, with a population of under 10,000. Home to Pixar Studios, and corporate headquarters for Peet's Coffee, Jamba Juice, Novartis and LeapFrog, Emeryville residents and workers are exposed to a number of potential dangers. Faulty products including toys, pharmaceuticals, heavy machinery, motor vehicles and other recreational products can put users at risk for multiple injuries. Burns, lacerations, and even death can be cause by dangerous toys, poorly placed exhaust or gas systems, and defective medical supplies. To learn more about product problems and liability, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. Been hurt in Emeryville? Then talk to a personal injury attorney at no cost by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO.

As the home to many computer and biotech companies, Emeryville is proudly the source for numerous software and pharmaceutical products. Still, defective products can be dangerous, and if you have suffered injuries from a bad product, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your loss. Seek help from a lawyer immediately if you have been hurt.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a product in the Bay Area, you need advice from a Law Team that can help. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation.

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In yet another trial, Johnson & Johnson, the contractors of a patch using the painkiller Fentanyl, has been defeated and found responsible for a deadly overdose. A jury found that a woman suffering from chronic neck pain died as a result of using the “Duragesic” Fentanyl skin patch. The jury awarded the estate of the victim $16.6 million. Alza Corporation, the patch makers, and Janseen Pharmaceutica, the distributors, are the Johnson & Johnson units named in the suit. Fentanyl, a narcotic, is 100 times stronger than morphine. Patches have been recalled after defects and overdose deaths were reported. This trial is Johnson & Johnson's the fourth lawsuit and fourth loss over the Duragesic transdermal skin patch. To learn more about Fentanyl duragesic skin patch overdoses and lawsuits please visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

The victim in this case lived in the Chicago area and was a mother of three. She was wearing a Fentanyl skin patch when she died. The transdermal patch she had on was from a lot of patches Johnson & Johnson recalled a day after her death. The reason for the the recall was poor sealing of the patch's adhesive. This trial started the day following another award for a Fentanyl patch victim whose family was awarded $13.3 million. Read more about that verdict here. Fentanyl transdermal skin patches are used to treat chronic pain and pain after major surgeries. Recalls of the Duragesic patches have been due to multiple factors including leaking and improper sealing. Overdoses of Fentanyl are nearly always fatal.

Have you or a loved one been the victim of a Fentanyl overdose in California? The please contact a Law Team that can help. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have more than 50 years combined legal experience in taking on large companies and winning. Let us fight for your rights. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation.

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Duragesic pain patches are used for moderate to severe pain relief, and contain a chemical called fentanyl. The pain patches are manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc. and ALZA Corp., both subsidiaries of Johnson & Johnson, and were approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1990. In February 2004, manufacturers recalled several batches of Duragesic patches because of the possibility that seal breaks were allowing the drugs to leak from the patch and be directly absorbed into the skin. Then, again in February 2008, manufacturers recalled Duragesic pain patches because of the fear that small cuts in the patch would lead to accidental exposure to the fentanyl chemical. From July 2005 through December 2007, the FDA issued two Public Health Advisories informing the public that there had been deaths and overdoses after inappropriate use of Duragesic.

On November 19, 2008, a jury in Chicago, Illinois, awarded the family of Janice DiCosolo $16.6 million dollar in damages. The jury ruled that the woman died because of a fatal dose of fentanyl from her Duragesic patch. This was the fourth trial loss for the manufacturers of Duragesic; the most recent verdict against the companies was in Florida last month in which a jury awarded $13.3 million to Susan Hodgmire’s family. Another federal jury awarded the family of a 28 year old man, who died while wearing the patch, a verdict of $5.5 million.

Have you or a family member has been injured using Duragesic pain patches, please contact Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation and learn about your rights. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to one of our experienced attorneys about your case. We will front all of your costs, and you don’t pay anything unless we win your case for you. Also, visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information.

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In yet another sad and disturbing chapter in the Fentanyl pain patch saga, the husband of a woman who died from a Fentanyl overdose has won his lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, the distributor of the “Duragesic” patches. Fentanyl is a pain killer which is stronger than morphine, and the Duragesic patches release Fentanyl through the skin. The victim, a mother of five, was suffering from pain after back surgery when she used the patches. The victim's lawyers alleged that the patches were leaky and therefore defective, resulting in the woman's deadly overdose of Fentanyl. To learn more about the dangers of Fentanyl, please visit our webpage. Have you or someone you know been hurt or killed as the result of a Fentanyl overdose in California? Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak with a lawyer immediately.

The Fentanyl skin patch in this case involved Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries, Janssen Pharmaceutical and Alza. The jury found that the woman's death was due 80% to the Fentanyl overdose and 20% to poor advice she received from a physician's assistant. Per the jury, Johnson & Johnson put their product “on the market with a defect which was a legal cause of the death.” 60 additional lawsuits are pending regarding still more Fentanyl overdoses. J&J settled two other lawsuits for Fentanyl overdoses in the past two years. Some Fentanyl pain patches, also known as Duragesic skin patches have been recalled due to defective elements, and the FDA has issued multiple warnings regarding their usage.

If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered from a Fentanyl patch overdose, please get help from a pharmaceutical attorney. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have more than 50 years legal experience. Let us help you in this difficult time. Please call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation or visit our main website at www.alawpro.com. Help is just a phone call away.

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Heparin is an anticoagulate used for blood clots and dialysis, and has been the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls and several product liability lawsuits. Heparin is manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corporation and is used principally in medicine. Its purpose is to prevent the formation of clots and help the body naturally break down clots that have already formed. There are serious side effects to heparin, and an overdose of the drug can be fatal.

The controversy on heparin began in December 2007 when a shipment of heparin was recalled by the FDA because of a bacterial growth. Then, in March 2008, there were more recalls of heparin because of a contamination of an imported shipment from China. According to the FDA, there were at least 81 deaths as a result of the contamination, and more than 785 reports of serious injuries. The Administration admitted that it was at fault for the contamination as it failed to inspect the shipments from the plant in China.

Aside from the recalls, Heparin lawsuits were also brought for drug overdoses and mislabeling. One famous lawsuit was brought about by actor Dennis Quaid, when his twelve day old twins were given a dose of heparin that was 1,000 times the recommended dosage for infants. The overdose was a result of mislabeled dosage on the bottle. Approximately six months after the Quaid lawsuit, another set of twins in Texas were accidentally administered an overdose of Heparin. However, in the latter case, the overdose was due to a mixing error rather than a mislabeling error.

We represent people who have been seriously injured as well as families of those who have been killed under wrongful death, or product liability circumstances. Greenberg & Rudman LLP has collected over $150 million in trial verdicts and settlements for clients. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to find out how our attorneys can help you and your family. Visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more pharmaceuticals that have been recalled, or that have been the subject of lawsuits.

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