Pradaxa Side Effects Affecting the Heart may be Worse in Women.
New studies have shown that the blood thinner Pradaxa (dibigatran) has been linked to increased risk of internal bleeding and heart trouble, especially in women. These studies, are hot on the heels of the company that makes Pradaxa, reporting sales of $831 billion.
Heart Disease and Internal Bleeding Reported as Pradaxa Side Effects
While older blood thinner medications are easy to “turn off” when a patient is bleeding, Pradaxa cannot be stopped when a patient is bleeding. This deadly side effect of Pradaxa can result in internal bleeding and death. One study showed incidents of Pradaxa being linked to death from internal bleeding and bleeding in the brain.
Side Effects of Pradaxa Worse in Women and the Elderly
One study of the blood thinner Pradaxa showed that women and the elderly were far more likely to suffer serious side effects from the drug. The average age of patients who suffered side effects of Pradaxa was 73.4 years. Among all the members of the study suffering complications from the blood-thinning drug Pradaxa, women were more likely to experience side effects. While women were only 29% of the individuals in the study, 71% of the side effects of Pradaxa were experienced by women.
PLEASE SPEAK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE DISCONTINUING USE OF PRADAXA OR ANY OTHER PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.
If you or a loved one have had internal bleeding, heart damage, or developed a serious side effect while on the blood thinning medication Pradaxa, you may want to speak with a Pradaxa lawyer regarding a potential Pradaxa lawsuit. d’Oliveira & Associates, P.C, a Rhode Island personal injury lawyer, is working with some of the leading lawyers in the country who are handling these cases. Please contact the law offices of d’Oliveira & Associates, P.C. at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out a contact form for a free legal consultation.
The Pawtucket injury lawyers at d’Oliveira & Associates want you to be aware of the following:
Uninsured motorists (UM) own or operate motor vehicles without automobile insurance policies. There are also underinsured motorists (UIM), whose insurance coverage may not be enough to cover all expenses. In 2007, around 14% of Rhode Island drivers were uninsured and only about 1% in Massachusetts. These Uninsured motorists and underinsured motorists pose a significant problem for drivers. If you have been in an accident with an uninsured motorist, what do you need to do?
First, you should remember that you still have the right to pursue a claim against the person who has caused the injury. He or she may have enough assets to pay the expenses out of his or her own pocket. In some instances, however, his or her assets may not be enough to cover the expenses you incurred and the damages caused to you. You still have another option if this is the case.
You may have certain rights in your state if you were hit by uninsured or underinsured motorists. In Rhode Island and in Massachusetts, all automobile insurance policies are required to include uninsured motorists or underinsured motorist’s coverage. The coverage in RI is currently at a minimum of $25,000 for property destruction, $25,000 for injury or death of 1 person, and $50,000 for the injuries or death of 2 or more people. In this case, RI and MA residents may pursue a claim with their own auto insurance company using their uninsured motorists or underinsured motorist’s coverage.
Insurance laws are highly complex. If you were hit by an uninsured motorist, you don’t have to pay for all the expenses by yourself. Contact a pawtucket personal injury lawyer to know and understand your rights as an insured individual. Your auto accident lawyer will help you pursue a claim against the negligent party or the insurance company.
Insurance companies often try to dispute uninsured or underinsured motorist claims so that they don’t have to pay for your injuries. If an uninsured or underinsured motorist injures you, tell the insurance company that you mean business. Call a personal injury lawyer at the law offices of d’Oliveira & Associates, P.C. at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out a contact form for a free legal consultation.
If you’re visiting Las Vegas this summer, stay safe.
With the summer approaching, a lot of tourists like to travel and test their luck in Las Vegas. Spring and fall are generally the most busy times of year, but summer still gets its share of tourists. Las Vegas residents know about our problems with pedestrian safety, but tourists are sometimes unaware of how dangerous Las Vegas streets can be. Auto-pedestrian accidents have tripled compared to this time last year, so if you are coming to visit, make sure you are safe on the roads.
The majority of the pedestrian accidents are due to people not following signals, are crossing at crosswalks, but there are also those incidents where drivers just aren’t paying attention. If you are in Las Vegas, the strip is the most popular destination. Some of the intersections just off the strip are the most deadly. If you are going to walk around the city, make sure that you are watching street signs, and only crossing on cross walks.
Police have been watching streets very closely, and have been handing out a lot of citations recently to try and help with the pedestrian accidents. If you are cited in Las Vegas, Ticket Busters is a great source to get help from a Las Vegas ticket attorney, they also can help with DUIs in Las Vegas.
Another law to be aware of is, no talking on cell phones while driving. Police have been handing out distracted driving citations in record numbers. If you do happen to get cited, again Ticket Busters is a great source for a Las Vegas traffic ticket lawyer.
If you do come to Las Vegas this summer, be safe and enjoy yourself. In the unfortunate event that you are injured make sure you get an experienced Las Vegas attorney. Anytime you’re in a city, strange things can happen especially when that city is Las Vegas.
Blog submitted by Richard Harris Law Firm
Since a landmark ruling in the Supreme Court last year hundreds of cases of pharmaceutical injury have been dismissed simply for the fact that the victims were given the generic brand of the medicine. The Supreme Court (in a 5-4 split decision) found that since manufacturers of generic medications are held to have the same labeling as their brand-name counterparts they are not liable for insufficient labeling that causes injury to a consumer since they are unable to alter the label themselves.
While it seems to make sense, this ruling basically allows generic manufacturers to market dangerous medications to consumers even if they are aware of the risks. If the brand name manufacturer does not label or is unaware of a particular risk they will be held liable but not the generic companies. If you have been injured as the result of taking a dangerous or defective drug speak with a knowledgeable New Jersey injury lawyer to find out your legal rights and options.
The New York Times recently profiled this issue and addressed the cases of those who have been adversely affected by the Supreme Court ruling. First they told the story of two women who both had to undergo amputation as the result of an anti-nausea drug they were given that is known to cause gangrene if it enters an artery. The only difference between the two women is that one was given the name brand of the medication, Phenergan, and was awarded $6,800,000—the other was given the generic form, promethazine, and received nothing.
The Supreme Court explained when they made their decision on this topic that if the FDA and Congress want generic brands to be held accountable then they have the power to change the laws on it. Giving generic companies the added responsibility of controlling their own labels will not only ensure that individuals taking these generic brands are receiving the best product but also that these companies will conduct their business with added care. Hiding behind the larger companies and blaming them for a mislabeling or inadequate labeling problem does not make it any less negligent.
If you or someone you love has suffered serious injury as the result of taking a dangerous pharmaceutical you may be entitled to compensation. Speak with a skilled personal injury lawyer in New Jersey today.
Blog submitted by Console and Hollawell Law Firm