New York Dangerous Medication Lawyer
Levaquin is a widely prescribed antibiotic that was introduced in 1991 by Johnson & Johnson. It is manufactured and distributed by Johnson & Johnson and Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. These large pharmaceutical companies wanted consumers to believe that Levaquin is safe. However, this isn't the case.
On July 8, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered the manufacturer of Levaquin to add a black box warning to the mediation. Black box warnings are the strongest warnings available for prescription drugs, and they are designed to put doctors on notice of potentially life-threatening health risks associated with a drug. The black box warning label on Levaquin reflects the increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture that people experience while using the drug.
At the Manhattan law offices of Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C., we represent people throughout New York State and nationwide who have experienced tendinitis or tendon rupture while on Levaquin. Our goal is to hold the manufacturer accountable for the harm caused, while obtaining the compensation that injury victims deserve.
Obtaining the Compensation That Personal Injury Victims Deserve
Compensation generally includes damages for past medical expenses, including emergency room treatment, hospital stays and surgery. It also gives personal injury victims the resources to get the ongoing treatment necessary to recover to the greatest extent possible. This may include the cost of physical therapy and additional surgeries. Victims may also receive compensation for lost income, loss of enjoyment, pain and suffering, as well as emotional damages in some cases.
While Levaquin lawsuits give personal injury victims the financial resources necessary to move forward with their lives, they also serve another important function. They send a clear message to the manufacturers of defective pharmaceuticals: Medications that harm Americans instead of helping them are never tolerated. By sending this message, we help prevent the same type of harm from happening to other people in the future.
Contact a NYC Levaquin Malpractice Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous medication, seek help from an experienced attorney. Contact Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C., online or by telephone at 888-253-1221 for a free and confidential consultation. If your injury prevents you from coming to our Manhattan law office, we will visit you at the hospital or your home.
