subject: An Accutane Attorney Can Guide You Through The Process Of Litigation Against Roche Pharmaceuticals [print this page] After studies released in the last few years revealed the truth about Accutane, a once widely used acne medication, there was great concern among former patients. It's been estimated that over 16 million people used Accutane to treat their acne between 1982 when the drug was released and 2009 when Roche Pharmaceuticals took it off the market. Initially patients were given no indication that using Accutane actually increased their risk for an inflammatory bowel disease, but when the FDA issued a black box warning regarding the medication, these risks became known.
For years, many of these former Accutane patients had been diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, but had no reason to suspect that there was a correlation with their use of the medication. Now that they know it was Accutane that likely caused their condition, they're upset that Roche Pharmaceuticals didn't act sooner in acknowledging these risks and issuing Accutane warnings. This has prompted many of these victims to reach out to an Accutane attorney to see what legal action might be appropriate for them.
These victims are being left substantial medical bills related to the treatment of their inflammatory bowel disease that they cannot afford. For many of these people, it's been several years since they used Accutane and even if the medication did work in regards to treating their acne, these long term Accutane side effects were clearly not worth it. If you're someone that once took Accutane and now suffers from an inflammatory bowel disease, you should consult with an Accutane attorney.
The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, offer free legal consultation to former Accutane patients who are considering legal action. Learning of your options regarding litigation will help you determine what course of action is appropriate for you and your family. You may be entitled to financial compensation if you decide to move forward with an Accutane lawsuit but you'll need a qualified lawyer representing you. You'll need an Accutane attorney that has previously worked on these cases so they can provide credible guidance on the strength of your case, so you'll know if you should continue in that direction. If you decide to file a lawsuit, your Accutane attorney from Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley will provide you with the support you need through what could be a difficult process, but one that is necessary to get you the justice you deserve.
