Accutane® Ulcerative Colitis Class Action Lawsuits
What Is a Class Action Lawsuit?
A class action lawsuit is undertaken when the number of claimants reaches a critical mass and there are enough persons to consolidate a suit against a defendant. The suit is brought collectively when all the individual claimants share a specific claim against a company or other defendant.
Drug companies have paid billions of dollars for class action claims against their products. Each person making a claim usually is compensated with a portion of the settlement according to the extent of his or her injuries. Included among those drugs being sued successfully in class actions are Zetia®, Vioxx®, Vytorin®, Fosamax® and Avandia®.
Some of the pros of a class action lawsuit are:
- Avoiding large legal fees since class action lawyers often are not compensated unless they win the case
- Avoiding the lengthy and aggravating experience of a trial, since companies are usually likely to settle a class action out of court
Among the cons of a class action are:
- Persons have to sacrifice their individual claims and needs to those of the class
- Being prohibited from filing any future lawsuits against the company or defendant for their injuries (this could be a problem if medical problems show up in the future)
If you or someone you love has experienced ulcerative colitis or any of the serious side effects of taking Accutane®, you should contact an attorney to find out if you qualify for compensation for your pain and suffering.
Accutane® Class Action and Statute of Limitations
An actual class action against the makers of Accutane® has not yet been filed, although the numbers of persons with complaints continues to grow and suggests the filing of a class action lawsuit may be approaching.
The statute of limitations defines deadlines for filing an Accutane® lawsuit. These are determined by a complex set of laws that depend upon the state where you live, when you took Accutane®, and when you began to have side effects.
Because these laws are complex and varied, it is best not to wait to file a lawsuit if you believe you have a legitimate claim against the company. To talk to an Accutane® side effect attorney, contact us today. Even though the company stopped making the medication in 2009, it can still be held accountable for the damage it has done to patients.
Accutane® Class Action Lawyers
If you have suffered from ulcerative colitis or any of the other severe side effects from Accutane®, you should consult an attorney. Our attorneys for Accutane® side effects are available to evaluate your case for free.