VIOXX LAWYER - PRODUCT LIABILITY

If you have taken this prescription drug and have suffered a heart attack, stroke, or some other disability or injury, then you should seek legal advice from a Vioxx lawyer to preserve your legal rights and potential settlement.

We can refer you to an advocate who can provide obligation-free advice as to whether you may have a claim for compensation. Our specialists can help you determine the best course of action in regards to your situation and/or claim, which could potentially include a class action lawsuit, or you may be better off filing an individual lawsuit claim. We can help you get the legal assistance you need.

This drug, which is also known as Rofecoxib, is a selective cox-2 inhibitor used to treat pain associated with arthritis. Doctors may also prescribe Rofecoxib, available in tablet and liquid form, to relieve minor pain, headaches and menstrual discomfort.

On September 30, 2004, Merck & Co., Inc., the manufacturer, announced a voluntary withdrawal from the U.S. and worldwide market due to safety concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events (including heart attack and stroke).

Patients around the world who have suffered injuries and disabilities as a result of taking this drug, are now seeking compensation from Merck. It is estimated that thousands of Australians may be entitled to compensation, and are presently seeking advice and legal representation from Vioxx lawyers.

On 9 November 2007 a class action agreement was reached for VIOXX victims resident in the United States. VIOXX victims from Australia are not entitled to make a claim for compensation under this scheme as a result of which the class action currently running in the Federal Court of Australia will continue to final resolution.

An individual qualifies as a group member of this class action if they were prescribed and took VIOXX in Australia after 30 July 1999 and were diagnosed with heart attack, stroke, angina, ischemic attack or peripheral vascular disease within 30 weeks of completing the course.

Those who qualify are automatically group members unless they opted out on or before 27 October 2006 and will be bound by any subsequent judgment and will not be able to commence a separate legal proceedings in Australia.