New Jersey Accutane IBS Lawsuit Victims

Thursday, 03 March 2011 12:11

Accutane Lawsuits for Severe Bowel Problems Begin in New Jersey

Accutane was an acne medication that was supposed to be used by people who needed a prescription for severe forms of this condition.  Unfortunately for many people, Accutane was eventually prescribed for both severe and relatively moderate forms of acne, which only led to more people suffering from Accutane side effects.  As a result of all of these problems, people began to seek the help of Accutane lawyers to file Accutane lawsuits.  These lawsuits are starting in New Jersey, and they could prove to be landmark pieces of litigation.

Why Accutane Side Effect Lawsuits are Being Filed

Accutane lawsuits are being filed in huge numbers because so many people have suffered immensely as a result of using this medication.  To date, more than 3,000 Accutane lawsuits have been filed in New Jersey alone, and all six Accutane trials that have gone to verdict have come back in favor of the plaintiff consumer who was harmed as a result of using the medication.

Specifically, Accutane side effects that are developing are so severe that those who suffer from them really have no choice but to attempt to protect their legal rights against Roche AG, the drug’s manufacturer.  These Accutane side effects are permanent in nature, and they include:

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Crohn’s disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Gallbladder damage

Any or all of these conditions can require surgery, none of them have any sort of ready-made cure and people have had to have entire sections of their gastrointestinal tracts removed because of the severe damage that these conditions have done.  Therefore, people’s lives have changed for the worse and forever.

Defective Acne Drug Attorneys Can Help

Accutane has been off the American market since 2009.  While many think Accutane was pulled because of the damage it was doing, the company claims that it was done because of an increase in generic competition.  Some people may mistakenly think that because Accutane is no longer available, they no longer have the ability to stand up for their legal rights.

This is simply not the case.  If you or someone you love has suffered as a result of using this medication, contact the Accutane attorneys at the Phillips National Injury Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.