Levaquin Lawsuit

Levaquin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, is a prescription medication generally prescribed for the treatment of numerous bacterial infections, including anthrax inhalation, urinary tract infections, or bladder infections. Levaquin can treat bronchitis, chlamydia, and pneumonia, as well as skin, sinus, and prostate infections. While the prescription drug has been on the market for several years, there are serious side effects that have recently become exposed with the use of this drug. The side effects have been so severe, and life threatening – including the loss of life – that the number of lawsuits for personal injury caused from Levaquin has been steadily on the rise.
 

Levaquin Lawsuits
 

Levaquin lawsuits are generated due to product liability and personal injury cases. Individuals were ultimately injured after taking this strong antibiotic, and these same individuals sought settlements for their injuries, including compensation for their losses and suffering. Compensation is generally achieved because the injured party has not only suffered at the hands of this life-threatening drug, but generally obtained and accrued substantial medical bills, due to the link of Levaquin and serious side effects. These side effects include, but are not limited to, physical disfigurement, resulting in the inability to accurately perform satisfyingly at a job; which in turn results in lost wages.
 

Levaquin and Tendon Damage
 

An increase in persons with tendon damage has been seen by those who have taken Levaquin for a bacterial infection. After Levaquin was introduced to the pharmaceutical market in the mid-1990s, the Food and Drug Administration almost immediately saw a rise in tendon defects from Levaquin users. More than 250 cases of tendinitis, 260 cases of completely torn tendons, and a minimum of 275 other cases of tendon damage related issues were reported to the FDA. The possibility of physical disfigurement, or even risking great financial losses, can be compensated due to consistent emotional pain and suffering.
 

Side Effects of Levaquin
 

Every prescription drug runs the risk of minor-to-severe side effects, and each should be discussed in detail with a doctor before consuming the prescription. Severe side effects can include a decrease in white blood cell levels (agranulocystosis), irregular heartbeat, blood clotting disorders, epilepsy and/or seizures, liver damage, kidney damage, severe skin rash, hives, or facial or tongue swelling, amongst several other life-threatening factors. Due to these extenuating circumstances, individuals have opted to become in class action lawsuits. Class action lawsuits help speed up the legal process and are generally recommended or suited for individuals with less severe injuries, or for those that don't want to be extensively involved in legal proceedings, as individual lawsuits can require extreme amounts of time and energy to be invested.
 

When Seeking Legal Counsel
 

Experienced legal guidance is available for those that are concerned with their injuries that have resulted from using Levaquin. These legal professionals can assist in the evaluation of the victim’s case and assisting in the recovery of compensation if applicable. Legal guidance should be pursed if a family member has lost their life due to the use of Levaquin.
 

Receiving Just Compensation
 

Additional compensation can possibly be obtained for outstanding medical bills, continuous treatment, loss of wages, or permanent disability. If you, a family member or loved one has taken Levaquin and the results were life-threatening and/or dangerous, or resulted in temporary or permanent tendon discomfort, immediately contact an attorney to discuss the ramification.