Legal Advocacy After Eliquis Injury
Eliquis (apixaban) is a blood thinner used to prevent serious blood clots for patients with atrial fibrillation. This medication is comparable to warfarin but without restrictive diet changes or close blood monitoring.
However, some patients have experienced serious side effects, like excessive internal bleeding, that require hospitalization and sometimes result in death.
Grounds for an Eliquis Lawsuit
During the original FDA approval process, concerns arose about errors in the clinical trials and serious adverse events that went unreported.
Additionally, some patients have alleged that the manufacturer failed to sufficiently disclose the fact that Eliquis does not have an antidote or a reversal agent for incidents of severe bleeding. These patients may have chosen a different blood-thinning medication had they known about the risk of side effects, such as the following:
- Excessive bleeding
- Gastrointestinal hemorrhaging
- Cerebral bleeding
- Rectal bleeding
- Death
Why Trust Dunn Sheehan
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Our results speak for themselves. We’ve helped seriously injured victims recover millions of dollars in damages and reclaim their lives.
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Product and pharmaceutical litigation is our specialty. We have the knowledge and resources to successfully challenge sophisticated drug manufacturers.
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We accept a limited number of cases to ensure we provide each client with the dedication and focus they deserve.
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We can’t change the past, but we can change your future. Use our free tool to find out if you have a case and qualify for financial compensation.
How We Fight for You
We start by working with top medical authorities to document your Eliquis injury and demonstrate how the pharmaceutical company is at fault. Then, we’ll determine the right type of lawsuit to help you and your family receive maximum compensation.
If the defendant wants to negotiate a settlement, we’ll make sure you’re fairly compensated. Otherwise, we’ll take your case to trial to pursue justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you experienced adverse effects from Eliquis because your doctor or pharmacist made a mistake, we would consider your claim medical practice.
However, if your medical condition results from a defect or danger of the drug itself, and the pharmaceutical company is liable, your case is a matter of product liability. That’s where Dunn Sheehan comes in.
We’ll help you build a case that proves Eliquis caused your condition and holds the manufacturer accountable for their negligence.
When you’re considering legal action against a pharmaceutical company, be prepared for a complicated process, especially while trying to recover from severe medical trauma or the unexpected loss of a loved one.
You should look for a lawyer who thoroughly understands pharmaceutical manufacturing, FDA approval procedures, medical concepts related to your case, and legal processes for filing product liability claims. The best evidence of these qualifications is a proven track record of success and testimonials from satisfied clients.
At Dunn Sheehan, we take pride in our direct approach to the appropriate solution. We’ll build a strong case to get you maximum compensation, facing corporate legal teams head on. Get in touch or use our online case tool to learn whether we can help.
The extent of your compensation depends on the losses suffered by you and your family.
In cases of injury, we will work to cover the costs associated with medical treatment, wages lost during your hospitalization, and emotional and mental suffering. With wrongful death, compensation can also help cover funeral arrangements.
Our team works tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive maximum compensation for the trauma they’ve endured.
The FDA approved Eliquis on December 28, 2012. This anti-clotting drug reduces the risk of stroke and dangerous blood clots, specifically in patients with atrial fibrillation that isn’t caused by a heart valve problem. Eliquis is taken as a tablet twice a day, with or without food.
In 2014, the FDA expanded approval for Eliquis to include treatment of blood clotting after hip or knee replacement surgery, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. Since, Eliquis’ approval status and usages have not changed.
Eliquis reduces the risk of blood clots by inhibiting the clotting factor Xa. This decreases your blood’s clotting abilities, thus helping to prevent serious medical conditions like deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
However, one of the major safety concerns of Eliquis is that it has no antidote or reversal agent to restart blood clotting. When a patient experiences adverse effects like excessive internal bleeding, the patient often requires extended hospitalization. This bleeding can occur in the GI tract, brain, kidneys, and more.
Connor Sheehan from Dunn Sheehan LLP is the leading attorney for plaintiff-side pharmaceutical cases and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims. In the last decade alone, he has recovered millions in dollars in contingency fee personal injury cases for his clients, and he handles drug injury cases across the nation. His exemplary work in product liability has been repeatedly recognized by Texas Super Lawyers, and he has handled pharmaceutical cases in nearly 40 states.
If you or a family member has experienced any severe side effects from Eliquis, contact our team. We have the medical knowledge, legal expertise, and personal drive to pursue an Eliquis lawsuit and hold the manufacturer accountable for your injuries.