Have You or Someone You Love Taken Trasylol?

A Trasylol Lawyer in Tennessee

If you or a loved one has taken Trasylol and experienced complications, please call a Trasylol lawyer Tennessee trusts, such as The Higgins Firm. Our firm has handled a large number of Trasylol lawsuits and are still investigating potential cases.

Time is of the Essence

There are strict deadlines and statute of limitations that must be adhered to. If you or someone you know suffered from blood clots, a stroke, heart attack, amputation, organ failure, or death after being administered Trasylol, please consult a lawyer from The Higgins Firm as soon as possible.

Fast Facts About Trasylol

• Trasylol was delivered by injection to prevent, or reduce, bleeding during complicated surgeries
• It can reduce the need for blood transfusions
• The drug was approved by the FDA in 1993
• At least 4.3 million people have been given Trasylol
• Nearly one third of all cardiac bypass surgeries involved the use of Trasylol

Trasylol Lawsuit Update

Bayer reached a settlement agreement to settle approximately 150 lawsuits filed by Trasylol lawyers on behalf of clients who experienced dangerous side effects from the drug. The settlements were reached in 2010; however, the terms were not disclosed. It is estimated that $60 million dollars were paid by Bayer; totaling an average of $400,000 per claim.

The drug maker faced a further 1,600 lawsuits as of 2010, involving similar allegations in that they failed to alert healthcare providers about the risks of Trasylol. It may be possible to still file a claim against Bayer. If you suffered from complications after being administered Trasylol, please call The Higgins Firm now.

Have You or Someone You Love Taken Trasylol?

Many people in the U.S. including Tennessee have had to unfortunately have heart surgery and know it can be a very scary and difficult time for the patient as well as their loved ones. In 1993, the Federal Drug Administration granted approval to Trasylol, a drug that was prescribed to control bleeding during these types of surgeries. However, beginning in 2006 Trasylol was found to increase the risk for heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure more than other prescription medications used for related purposes. Following these findings, in September of 2006, the Federal Drug Administration found that Trasylol was okay for some people before realizing that Bayer did not tell the FDA about a study which involved 67,000 people who had surgery using the drug and realized that it put people at a higher risk for heart disease, strokes, and kidney problems and even death. Following this news, the Federal Drug Administration took Trasylol off the market in November of 2007.

If you or someone you know has taken Trasylol and developed these serious and dangerous side effects, it is strongly recommended that you speak with a Tennessee defective products and dangerous drug lawyer right away. They will hear your case and help you to get the treatment and compensation that is rightfully yours.

What Else Should I Know About Trasylol?

Trasylol was produced by the Bayer Company and after receiving their approval in 1993 was used on my heart surgery patients across the country. Profits from the medication totaled $135 million in the first few months and almost five million people in the U.S. to the medicine starting in 1993, which include 110,000 in 2006. Many people having coronary bypass or open-heart surgery were given the drug, however, there were many people that uninformed about whether the particular medicine was used during their operations. The main potentially harmful and severe side effects of Trasylol are:

• Damage or failure of or to the kidneys
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Death

Approximately, 22,000 people given Trasylol during their operations unfortunately died because Bayer did not take the drug off the market in January of 2006 when it was first discovered that the drug had serious and dangerous side effects after being used.

How can a Tennessee Attorney Help with My Case?

If you or a loved one has been affected by Trasylol or if you have had heart surgery and are wondering if you may have be exposed to it, we encourage you to talk with one of our knowledgeable and compassionate Tennessee defective product and dangerous drug attorneys immediately. We will work with you and medical professionals to make sure you get the standard of care and compensation you are entitled to by law.

Feel free to contact us online or call us at 800.705.2121 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your case and your legal options.