Vioxx Lawsuit

Merck Pharmaceuticals announced in the fall of 2004 that Vioxx, commonly prescribed for arthritis, was being recalled because it has been linked to an increased relative risk for heart attack and strokes. Also, a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association linked the popular and heavily marketed arthritis drug, Vioxx, to dangerous blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes.

There are people who have experienced damaging side effects of taking the drug have filed individual Vioxx lawsuits, while others are going to be part of a proposed class action lawsuit. On August 19, 2005, a Texas jury held drug giant Merck liable in the heart-related death of 59-year-old Wal-Mart produce manager Robert Ernst, a marathon runner who took its prescription painkiller Vioxx.

A Vioxx lawsuit attempts to receive compensation related to damages suffered due to the use of Vioxx. Vioxx lawsuits fall under a category known as "products liability", claiming that the manufacturers of Vioxx, Merck, knew that the drug could cause harm. In these cases, there must be proof that the defendants failed to properly provide for the safety of the plaintiff, and that the person filing the Vioxx lawsuit was harmed as a result of the action or inaction of the manufacturer.

Has taking the prescription drug Vioxx resulted in a heart attack, stroke or blood clot for you or a loved one? A Vioxx Attorney For You can help put you in touch with attorneys. Finding an experienced Vioxx lawsuit attorney greatly increases your chances for success and can help you determine if a Vioxx lawsuit is the best course of action for you.

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