New York Psoriasis Drug Lawyer for Lawsuits Related to Brain Infections
Psoriasis is a condition that causes many people discomfort and heartache. But, due to the defective drug Raptiva, psoriasis treatment has caused even more harm — changing the lives of many psoriasis sufferers and their families permanently.
At the Manhattan law offices of Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C., we forcefully advocate for people who have been harmed by Raptiva, taking effective action in courts throughout New York and the United States.
As a highly regarded law firm that is well-equipped to handle even the most complex class actions related to pharmaceutical defects, our goal is to hold the manufacturer accountable for the harm caused while helping injured patients and their families move forward with their lives.
Raptiva and PML Brain Infection
Raptiva — a drug that was manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Genentech to treat psoriasis — was pulled from the market in April of 2009 after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Public Health Advisory concerning the drug. Studies showed that the drug was linked to a rare brain infection called Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), as well as other serious infections:
- Viral meningitis
- Intrusive fungal illness
- Sepsis
- Bronchitis
- Encephalitis
- Bacterial brain infections
- Cancers, including lymphoma
- Long-term issues of hydrocephalus, epilepsy and deafness
Before drug companies like Genentech release drugs into the marketplace, they have the responsibility to make sure they are safe for human consumption. In Genentech's case, the pharmaceutical manufacturer did not do everything it should have. Longer drug trials could have revealed the awful complications of Raptiva, which could have saved many victims from the harm they experienced — potentially terminal infections, pain and suffering.
Contact a NYC Raptiva Recall Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured by Raptiva, 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.
