Since the news and withdrawel of Vioxx from the market, there have been thousands of lawsuits filed around the world. If there are class action attorneys and law firms with news or an update on more cases related to Vioxx, it would be of great help to hear about it.
Current and past cases over the last 3 years or so have had varying results with different financial settlement amounts. Some cases have ended with no jury decision and some have awared millions of dollars in settlements. Much of the news has centered around groups of common people involved in this prescription drug.
FDA approved Vioxx in 1999 for the reduction of pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis, as well as for acute pain in adults and for the treatment of menstrual pain. It was the second of a new kind of NSAID (Cox-2 selective) approved by FDA. Subsequently, FDA approved Vioxx to treat the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children. At the time that Vioxx and other Cox-2 selective NSAIDs were approved, it was hoped that they would have a lower risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding than other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen and naproxen). Vioxx is the only NSAID demonstrated to have a lower rate of these side effects.
Recently other studies in patients taking Vioxx have also suggested an increased risk of cardiovascular events. FDA was in the process of carefully reviewing these results, to determine whether further labeling changes were warranted, when Merck informed the agency of the results of the new trial and its decision to withdraw Vioxx from the market.
Vioxx Litigation
Monday, May 26, 2008
Merchant Marines - Asbestos Exposure, Poisoning
Merchant marine ships (especially during the 1970 and earlier) had a tremendous amount of asbestos materials on the ships. Yhe marines themselves would regularly have exposure to these hazards and poisons. Whether the asbestos itself was in the cargo and packages or if they were within the ship itself, the people working on these ships were exposed.
The close quarters of these marine ships and lack of suitable oxygen made the exposre potentially even worse. Years later as the dangers of asbestos have been studied, many class action lawsuits began and are still going on as there were thousands of companies suing this material during and after world war 2 and many veterans developed mesothelioma and lung poisoning sickness - including cancer.
While even the merchant marines and others were exposed to asbestos and it's effects, these cases have been difficult to prove.
No one knows how much exposure and for how long can these sicknesses can hibernate and then show themselves or to what extreme the poisoning can effect their health. Each case and group need to be looked on an individual basis. The merchant marines are just one case of a group of persons put under poisoning exposure and health hazards related to asbestos or asbestosis, mesothelioma and whatever name is given.
Many companies are no longer in business, but maritime attorneys are always evaluating new cases. If you or a family member were in the military or other maritime related organization, please share your story and perhaps provide additional information.
Asbestos Exposure Article
The close quarters of these marine ships and lack of suitable oxygen made the exposre potentially even worse. Years later as the dangers of asbestos have been studied, many class action lawsuits began and are still going on as there were thousands of companies suing this material during and after world war 2 and many veterans developed mesothelioma and lung poisoning sickness - including cancer.
While even the merchant marines and others were exposed to asbestos and it's effects, these cases have been difficult to prove.
No one knows how much exposure and for how long can these sicknesses can hibernate and then show themselves or to what extreme the poisoning can effect their health. Each case and group need to be looked on an individual basis. The merchant marines are just one case of a group of persons put under poisoning exposure and health hazards related to asbestos or asbestosis, mesothelioma and whatever name is given.
Many companies are no longer in business, but maritime attorneys are always evaluating new cases. If you or a family member were in the military or other maritime related organization, please share your story and perhaps provide additional information.
Asbestos Exposure Article
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Maritime Asbestos Case - Maritime Lawsuit
One of the issues in my personal life that has partially inspired this forum is ongoing asbestos settlements we have related to the maritime lawsuits and my father's estate.
My dad, like many others during the 1950's and earlier was exposed to asbestos and possibly mesothelioma during his time in the merchant marines. He even told us that they used to stir up the asbestos powder like they were "baking a cake". Yeah, a poisoness asbestos cake.
There are literally thousands of mesothelioma cases with major companies that were involved in everything from navy ship building contractors to the companies who made the paint for use on the ships.
We are not sure how exactly my dad died. He died of cancer and was in the marines during this time and thus the maritime lawsuits ongoing have us getting letters and some check settlements - nothing too big. In our situation, we did not have to hire a lawyer ourselves. The meso lawyers in charge of the martime and marine cases are handling everything. These settlements have been going on for over 10 years now and seem to be continuing.
If there are any law firms that specialize in these cases or others who have family members involved in settlements, we would like to hear from you. The rest of this forum can be used for all types of medical malpractice and lawsuit information.
We will also be posting links for other issues related to lawsuit protection, asbestos, personal injury or any other issue where a patients rights can be helped and information can be provided.
Mesothelioma Information
My dad, like many others during the 1950's and earlier was exposed to asbestos and possibly mesothelioma during his time in the merchant marines. He even told us that they used to stir up the asbestos powder like they were "baking a cake". Yeah, a poisoness asbestos cake.
There are literally thousands of mesothelioma cases with major companies that were involved in everything from navy ship building contractors to the companies who made the paint for use on the ships.
We are not sure how exactly my dad died. He died of cancer and was in the marines during this time and thus the maritime lawsuits ongoing have us getting letters and some check settlements - nothing too big. In our situation, we did not have to hire a lawyer ourselves. The meso lawyers in charge of the martime and marine cases are handling everything. These settlements have been going on for over 10 years now and seem to be continuing.
If there are any law firms that specialize in these cases or others who have family members involved in settlements, we would like to hear from you. The rest of this forum can be used for all types of medical malpractice and lawsuit information.
We will also be posting links for other issues related to lawsuit protection, asbestos, personal injury or any other issue where a patients rights can be helped and information can be provided.
Mesothelioma Information
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