Anyone that has ever had to deal with severe acne knows that it's embarrassing and would like to find a legitimate way to treat the problem. In the early 1980s, Accutane was released on the market and was advertised to be that treatment. Because Accutane proved to be effective for some patients, it became widely prescribed and eventually an estimated 16 million people used the medication. But just a few years after it was released, studies began to surface that concerned many in the medical community. Those studies started to indicate that by using Accutane, patients were putting themselves at a much greater risk for inflammatory bowel diseases.
As the research continued, it became evident that these Accutane side effects were real and while it took some time, in 2009 it was taken off the market by Roche Pharmaceuticals. Had these patients known about the higher risk for conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, most would have chosen another treatment for their acne rather use a drug that could cause such painful long term issues. Because there weren't adequate Accutane warnings provided by Roche Pharmaceuticals, many former patients have decided to file an Accutane lawsuit. They believe the drug company should be held accountable for the damage they've caused, which not only includes this chronic condition but extensive medical bills associated with their ulcerative colitis or Crohns disease treatment.
If you have questions about a potential Accutane lawsuit in relation to your inflammatory bowel disease, you can contact the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC. They are nationally respected firm that has had a tremendous amount of success in this type of litigation. They currently offer a free consultation with an experienced Accutane attorney for former Accutane users who believe their IBD symptoms are a result of their past use of the medication.
An Accutane attorney will be able to give you an assessment of your situation and based on their experience, help you determine if you should consider further legal action. It's important that if you are exploring an Accutane lawsuit that you speak to a lawyer that has previously worked on these cases so you're able to ensure the advice you're given comes from a place of legitimate knowledge on the subject. If you need financial assistance with your medical bills, an Accutane lawsuit may be the only way you have to get that help.
The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC is a Houston-based law firm who for decades has been representing plaintiffs in cases of personal injury, business and commercial matters, and contract law. This professional law firm has developed an impressive reputation for helping its clients to achieve appropriate compensation, and as a result of its efforts, the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley has achieved the highest rating ("AV") awarded by the legal publication Martindale-Hubbell. For more information, please contact the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC directly.