Litigation Concerning the Drug Xarelto
Lawsuits concerning the prescription drug Xarelto (rivaroxaban) might be increasing in the coming months due to the discovery of serious side effects associated with the drug. Xarelto, a new blood thinner on the market, was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2011. It is manufactured by Bayer and marketed as a Janssen Pharmaceuticals product (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson). Recently, however, reports of uncontrolled bleeding linked with the use of Xarelto have been reported. In 2012-only a year after the drug was first approved-reports of serious bleeding events and death were attributed to the drug. Additionally, incidents of increased blood clots in patients taking Xarelto have been noted.
Uncontrolled bleeding is not an altogether uncommon side effect of blood thinners. In fact, uncontrolled bleeding has been associated with many other blood thinner, including the drug Pradaxa, in the recent past. To date, over two hundred Pradaxa lawsuits have been filed by patients who experienced this dangerous side effect firsthand, or their family members. Furthermore, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices has stated that blood thinner medications are some of the most dangerous drugs on the market, causing the highest number of side effects. Unfortunately, the litigation concerning other blood thinner medications only heightens the concern over Xarelto. Many experts in the field fear that Xarelto may already be headed towards a fate similar to Pradaxa.
Due to the very serious nature of the side effects associated with Xarelto and similar drugs, it is important for patients taking the medication to first speak with a health care professional to determine the best course of action. After ensuring that you or your loved one is not in immediate danger, you should to contact The Higgins Firm. Our dedicated attorneys are waiting to answer your questions about Xarelto today. Call for a free consultation. You could be entitled to substantial compensation, including compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and/or emotional suffering.
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.
