Pharmaceutical companies have released dozens of drugs intended to help treat both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, but some of the more recent releases intended to help the latter have been accompanied with intense risks and serious injuries. Type 2 diabetics must be extremely careful and cautious when taking certain medications; some drugs have been revealed to cause intensely negative, and at times, life-threatening or fatal, side effects. Byetta is one such drug that has had links to side effects that could prove deadly, and numerous lawsuits have already been filed against the manufacturers, Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals. Our law group in Los Angeles, California, Normandie Law Firm, has handled many dangerous drug lawsuits; we are no strangers to dealing with pharmaceutical companies and we promise to bring you the maximum settlement available for your damages.
Facts about Byetta
Byetta is a drug used to help treated Type 2 diabetes. In Type 2 diabetics, the body may not make enough insulin or the cells may not properly utilize it. They will have trouble absorbing glucose, which can increase blood sugar levels and cause intense sickness. Many people need to inject insulin in order to combat this lack of absorption.
Byetta is an injection that stimulates the pancreas to secrete more insulin, thus enabling the cells to absorb sugar and keep levels low. It has been on the market for over a dozen years, but despite the various studies that have linked Byetta to numerous injuries, there has been no Byetta recall by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or manufacturer. It continues to be prescribed to those who need it.
It is necessary to understand that Byetta by itself is not intended to cure or treat diabetes, but rather to assist in controlling the disorder. Those suffering from the condition should be taking other medication, exercising daily, and maintaining a healthy diet.
If you need more Byetta drug side effect lawsuit information, contact a lawyer with experience in Byetta drug side effect cases today.
Injuries and Side Effects of the Drug
Like many medications, Byetta has numerous side effects. Not every person who is taking the drug will experience the same results; some may be helped and experience no negative effects at all. Some minor side effects that are not cause for too much alarm include:
- Diarrhea
- Dehydration
- Upset stomach
- Acid reflux
- Weight loss
- Dizziness, headache, jitteriness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
- Hair loss
- Weakness
- Low blood-sugar levels
However, these side effects may indicate deeper and larger problems. Studies have shown that Byetta’s effects on the pancreas may cause more severe damage than previously thought; the risk of pancreatic diseases was three times as likely in those who took Byetta compared to those who did not.
Further, diabetics have to worry more about amputations due to the potential for nerve damage, ulcers, sores, and infections that can occur in the limbs, and victims may not even be aware. If you need a Byetta amputation lawsuit attorney in Los Angeles, California, call Normandie Law Firm.
Major injuries that could result from taking the drug include:
- Pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Kidney damage or renal failure
- Bacterial infection and amputation of the feet or legs
- Hand amputation or arm amputation
- Death
It is crucial that you go to a medical professional as soon as you feel any of the side effects of Byetta. You may suffer from much worse damage than you would first believe. The extent of your injuries could potentially lead to a hefty sum. A Byetta lawsuit attorney in Los Angeles, California, can help you sue the manufacturer of Byetta for your damages.
Taking Legal Action
If you have been harmed because of your Byetta ingestion, you must be able to prove that the drug caused or contributed to your injuries. A doctor can examine you and determine that there was a link between the Byetta and your damages, and you can provide proof that you required the drug, as per your doctor’s request. For many people, this relationship and interaction points to filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, but in actuality, you would be filing a product liability claim against the manufacturer of the drug.
The premise of the lawsuit will be filed based on the fact that the company knew that there were potential defects with the drug after studies showed links between the medication and various sicknesses. The company also did not provide adequate warnings, whether to doctors or customers, via the label that the drug could potentially cause pancreatic cancer and other problems.
For more information about Byetta recall lawsuit, call a Byetta product recall attorney today.
Time Limit for Filing a Byetta Lawsuit
The statute of limitations for product liability lawsuits is two years from the date of the injury. If you do not take legal action within this time, you very likely will not be able to receive compensation for your damages. The statute of limitations exists so that claims will be quickly handled and not pile up, as well as to prevent victims from pursuing compensation when it is convenient for them.
There are some ways that the statute of limitations can be temporarily halted, or tolled, and a Byetta recall lawsuit attorney can help you. If you were under the age of eighteen at the time of your injuries, your deadline would not start counting down until you turn legal age. If you were mentally or physically unable to file a lawsuit, the statute would not begin until you returned to competence. Further, if you join a class action lawsuit, the statute may be suspended entirely.
A Byetta leg amputation lawsuit attorney or Byetta foot amputation lawsuit attorney can give you more details on the amount of time you have to take legal action.
Why Hire a Lawyer?
Sometimes, victims believe they can handle lawsuits by themselves. They may have all of their evidence gathered and labeled and ready to send to the insurance agency, but they receive a swift rejection letter – or, more likely, the insurance agent will simply ignore the claim. More often than not, insurance agents throw claims out, stating that the injuries were not caused by the drug or that the extent of the damages is being exaggerated.
You may not have energy or time to handle a lawsuit by yourself, and the added stress could just make your condition worse. It is imperative that you hire a lawyer to sue the makers of Byetta for your leg amputation; our attorneys work around the clock to negotiate with insurance agents and will ensure that you are well taken care of during the legal process.
Compensation You May Earn
A lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals could result in numerous types of compensation for you. Dangerous drug lawsuits have yielded billions of dollars in damages to thousands of individuals in regular claims and class action lawsuits alike. You may earn coverage for:
- Medical expenses, including surgery costs, hospitalization costs, physical therapy fees, and more. Any future medical treatments could also be covered.
- Property damage, or anything that was harmed or lost in an accident stemming from your Byetta consumption.
- Lost wages, as well as future missed earnings from time spent away from work due to recovery time or additional medical procedures.
- Pain and suffering, or psychological stress, mental trauma, fear, anxiety, and PTSD.
- Punitive damages, which are handed out in events of gross negligence. Only a skilled lawyer will be able to win these; many juries view them as excessive and unnecessary.
Your loved one or family member may have passed away prematurely due to usage of Byetta. If so, you could pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the manufacturer so you can recover funeral expenses, pre-death pain and suffering, pre-death medical bills, loss of expected savings and inheritance, loss of consortium, and more.
Call an attorney to sue Byetta drug manufacturer for your foot amputation. You can receive more details on what you may possibly earn.
Normandie Law Firm: The Firm for You
If you have been harmed by side effects of Byetta, you should pursue legal action for your damages. We will be able to help bring you the compensation you deserve; our aggressive lawyers will push for the fairest settlement offer possible and we will not stop negotiating with insurance agents until we bring you a fair amount. If we need to, we will bring your case to court and fight for your rights before a judge and jury.
Call our law offices today to schedule a free legal consultation with an expert attorney. If you have questions about the implications of such a lawsuit, we will answer you, and we will also tell you how much we believe we can earn for you. Further, all of our consultations are completely confidential; you won’t have to worry about any of your private details being exposed anywhere else.
When you select us to represent you, your case will receive our zero fee guarantee, which promises that you will not have to spend any out of pocket expenses for our services. We will only have our fees paid if we win your case, and the funds will be withdrawn from the settlement we earn for you; the pharmaceutical company will essentially cover your legal bills and other damages. If we lose, you won’t have to pay us anything at all, and we will eat all the costs of the case while you’re off the hok.
To speak with a lawyer who is experienced in Byetta side effect lawsuits, call Normandie Law Firm in Los Angeles, California.
