Another Lawsuit Filed Over Chantix Blackout Injuries
By Matt O’Donnell
A Chantix user who says he suffered a blackout while taking the smoking cessation drug has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Pfizer, claiming he suffered severe injuries from a head-on collision that occurred during the Chantix blackout. His case joins thousands of other Chantix lawsuits alleging Pfizer concealed the serious side effects of Chantix, putting users at risk for severe and permanent harm.
Plaintiff Kent Boughton alleges in the Chantix lawsuit that he began taking the drug in April 2009 to help him stop smoking. Shortly thereafter, he experienced a blackout while driving 60 miles per hour, causing him to collide with a semi-truck.
Blacking out is a side effect of Chantix reported by many users. On July 2, 2012, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of a Chantix user who robbed a toll collector, wrecked his car and subsequently went to jail — all allegedly during a Chantix blackout. Other side effects of Chantix include suicidal thoughts, attempted suicide, mood swings, aggressive behavior, depression, heart problems, Stevens Johnson Syndrome, and more.
Boughton suffered severe injuries during the crash, including spinal fractures, leg fractures, a wrist fracture, memory loss and confusion. According to his Chantix lawsuit attorney, Pfizer is directly responsible for these injuries by failing to warn Boughton and other Chantix users about the risk of Chantix blackouts and other side effects.
Boughton and his wife are seeking compensation from Pfizer to cover part of the physical, emotional and financial costs he incurred as a result of the accident. Boughton not only endured several emergency surgeries, but also suffers persistent injuries such as stress, impotence, and extreme pain. They are seeking a Chantix lawsuit settlement to help them deal with the mounting costs of medical bills, lost wages, and loss of marital enjoyment.
Pfizer is facing nearly 2,600 Chantix lawsuits filed by users who were severely injured from Chantix side effects. If you or a loved one was injured after taking Chantix, you may have a claim to seek compensation from Pfizer.
Submit your information for a Free Legal Review by visiting the Chantix Side Effects Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation. Chantix compensation experts are waiting to review your claims, and will advise you on your best course of legal action for pursuing damages for these injuries.
Updated September 27th, 2012
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