courts for patients suffering heart attacks and strokes from Vioxx. Vioxx Recall and Vioxx Side Effects On September 30, 2004, the international prescription drug company Merck announced the recall of its arthritis and pain medication Rofecoxib, sold under the brand name Vioxx, because a study showed an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Vioxx users with a history of cardiovascular issues were at a five-fold increased risk. Or call toll-free 1-800-541-7358 and ask to speak to Lieff Cabraser partner and Vioxx lawyer Lori E.
It was the first wrongful death lawsuit against Merck over Vioxx. Scientists at Merck were worried about Vioxx heart attack risks as early as 1997, two years before Merck began selling Vioxx. For Vioxx patients who have died, family members can bring a wrongful Vioxx death lawsuit. Lieff Cabraser is representing clients in individual Vioxx lawsuits filed against Merck.
We have retained the leading national medical experts on Vioxx and have a staff of nurses to assist the prosecution of the claims of our clients. Please ask to speak with partner and Vioxx Lawyer Lori E. In addition, we have on staff multiple nurses, legal assistants, scientific analysts and case clerks to assist our Vioxx attorneys. We have been contacted by thousands of Vioxx drug patients nationwide as part of the Vioxx litigation.
Persons living outside the United States who have been injured by an American product manufactured may also in certain cases file Vioxx lawsuits for compensation for heart attacks and strokes in United States courts. Lieff Cabraser Heimann Bernstein, LLP is in no way affiliated with Merck, and the Vioxx trademark is used solely for informational purposes.