Information About Avandia and Januvia

Some of the most common pharmaceutical injuries involve Avandia and Januvia. Avandia is a diabetes drug. The government has been linking this drug to heart attacks and heart failure. Because of the negligence of the drug manufacturer, thousands of individuals can suffer heart attacks and other health issues that could have been avoided if it was not for the wrongdoing of the manufacturer. Even though there was early evidence of increased risk for cardiac issues, it was still issued and caused health problems for many individuals. If you or a loved one has suffered heart attack or failure because of Avandia, discuss your case with a Manhattan personal injury lawyer. Another type of diabetes drug, Januvia, has caused many users health problems. The FDA issued a warning against the use of Januvia, stating that it can result in an increased chance of acute pancreatic necrosis. You may be entitled to a significant amount of compensation if you were hospitalized because of Januvia or Avandia. At Segal & Lax, we can fight hard to protect you from the careless acts of drug companies and manufacturer negligence. If you or a loved one has suffered from a health issue related to Avandia, Januvia, or another pharmaceutical product, then discuss your case with our firm today!

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Our Manhattan dangerous drug attorneys walk clients through every stage for your claim. First, we collect and examine every piece of evidence which could have a bearing on the case. This could include records, receipts, medical documentation, expert opinions, and more. We will also deal with the pharmaceutical company on behalf of the client and make them aware of our intentions of filing a lawsuit. In many cases, the case can be settled outside of court, but we will take the case before a judge if we do not believe the injured is being offered an adequate settlement from the company.