Merck Facing Mounting Lawsuit Over Fosamax Side Effects
By Christina Drury
Thousands of lawsuits have been filed to date on behalf of those who have suffered Fosamax side effects that were not previously warned of. The most common Fosamax side effect that is being reported on a consistent basis is that of an atypical femoral fracture. It is an unexpected side effect due to the fact that Fosamax is designed to help prevent weakening of the bones, and instead continued use is causing fractures as well as bone decaying in the jaw of several plaintiffs.
Fosamax was first approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 1995 for the use in treatments involving diagnoses of osteoporosis or Paget’s – both of which are bone weakening diseases. Shortly after the medicine’s approval, claims started being filed against Merck for Fosamax side effects that were not disclosed on the labeling.
Merck to provide Expert Witnesses
In preparation for their defense, Merck has recently submitted a list of expert witnesses that it plans to call during the two Fosamax injury lawsuits that are scheduled to go to trial in 2013. The attorneys who are representing the plaintiffs will be scheduled soon to begin taking the depositions of these witnesses. Experts in the fields of epidemiology, bone biology, endocrinology and pharmacology will be interviewed by the plaintiffs’ representatives to not only test the opinions of these experts but also to gain insight into Merck’s defense strategy.
How to Determine if your Injuries Merit filing a Fosamax Lawsuit
In order to determine if your injuries were caused as a result of taking Fosamax, it is necessary to speak with a doctor about the nature of your injuries. Minor injuries are not usually included in class action lawsuits, but if you have experienced bone decaying, a slower-than-normal healing process or worse, an atypical femoral fracture, you might be eligible to file a Fosamax injury lawsuit and possibly receive compensation. The only way to find out is to have your claim evaluated by an attorney who is already active in the investigation.
How to Take Action against Merck for Fosamax Injuries
Suffering injuries at the hands of a prescription drug that was supposed to help your condition can be a daunting prospect to face. Fortunately, there is a way to take action and receive compensation for any Fosamax side effects that you may have experienced.
If you are interested in filing a class action lawsuit for Fosamax side effects that were a direct result of use of Fosamax, you can visit the Fosamax Class Action Lawsuit Investigation Page. Here you will be able to not only submit your information – or that of your loved one – but also be able to contact attorney’s directly to determine whether your case can be included in a consolidated litigation. Fosamax side effects are currently being investigated by several attorneys and include symptoms such as atypical femoral fractures, esophageal or upper gastrointestinal cancer, delayed healing and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw which is also known as Dead Jaw where the bones of the jaw have decayed.
Updated December 6th, 2012
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