Food and Drug Administration Issued Safety Warning about Pradaxa
Many people in Tennessee should be aware of a new safety warning involving the drug Pradaxa. Specifically, Pradaxa, a blood thinning medication used to prevent stroke and blood clots in people with abnormal heart rhythms. In 2011, Boehringer Ingelheim the makers of Pradaxa received reports of two hundred and sixty people suffering from a fatal bleed while taking the medication. In December of 2011, the Food and Drug Administration issued a safety announcement and warning that it is evaluating post-marketing reports of serious bleeding events in patients taking Pradaxa. If you take this medication you should discuss this warning with your doctor as soon as possible.
In Tennessee as well as all across the country, people expect that when they need medicine for certain illnesses that the medicines will make them feel better. However, some medicines have dangerous side effects and can cause serious personal injuries or even death. If you or someone you love has suffered serious injury after taking a medication, then you should talk to a Tennessee pradaxa drug lawyer as soon as possible. They will hear your case and work with you to make sure you get the compensation you need for what you have been through.
Safety announcements similar to this have been issued across the country and may be affecting millions of users of Pradaxa including the people of Tennessee. If you or someone you care about has had serious injury or death after using Pradaxa then you should contact one of our experienced and compassionate Tennessee dangerous drug attorneys immediately. We care about our clients and will work with you to see that you get the compensation you are entitled to for the suffering you have been through.
Contact us online or call us at 800.705.2121 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
