Accutane Lawsuit Trials Begin in US
Thursday, 31 March 2011 12:05
Accutane Side Effect Trial for Injuries
Accutane is a medication that has not been available in the United States since 2009 when it was pulled from the shelves, but it remains the source of much scrutiny and legal controversy. That's because alleged Accutane side effects have led Accutane lawyers from all over the United States to file lawsuits against Hoffman-La Roche, the manufacturer of this medication. Several Accutane lawsuits have proceeded to the early stages of trial, and below you'll find a brief recap of the positions of three of the plaintiffs involved in this controversy.
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Specifically, three different plaintiffs have begun their cases against the manufacturers of Accutane, and below is a brief overview of their situations:
• Gillian Gaghan – Ms. Gaghan began to use Accutane in 1998, and within months she began to experience problems with her intestines. She was ultimately diagnosed with Crohn's disease and has been admitted to the hospital several times. There is likely no cure for her condition.
• Kelly Andrews – Ms. Andrews began to use Accutane when she was 17, and since then she was also diagnosed with Crohn's disease and has been admitted to the hospital 25 times. She has also endured seven surgeries that include the removal of her colon.
• James Marshall – Mr. Marshall is an actor who was on the rise in Hollywood when he used Accutane. Since then, he has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and also had to have his entire colon removed. His claim is that these Accutane side effects completely derailed his once-promising acting career.
How Accutane Attorneys Can Help With Claims
The examples provided above are just three of more than 3,000 Accutane lawsuits that have been filed and since been consolidated in New Jersey. These claims are all-too typical of those who have suffered from severe Accutane side effects that deal with the bowels, the intestines and permanent damage to the gastrointestinal tract. If you or someone you love has been harmed in a similar manner, you need to seek the help of Accutane attorneys who have been holding drug companies accountable for the harm they have caused. Contact the Phillips National Injury Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.