Actos Lawsuit

If you have taken Actos or someone you love has, then you may be able to join the Actos lawsuit and receive compensation.  Actos is a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes.  This drug can be very harmful and can cause bladder cancer, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, liver failure, bone fracture, and even death, in some cases.

Actos Lawsuit : What You Need To Know

Taking the drug for over one full year can make you 40% more likely to get bladder cancer.  If you or someone you know has taken Actos, Duetact, Actoplus Met XR, or Actoplus Met you may be entitled to join the Actos lawsuit.  This could lead to compensation that can help to make you whole again or at least take away some of the financial burden.

You may be able to get compensation for lost income, pain and suffering, emotional anguish, wrongful death, loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, medical expenses, and more.  However, you will need to act quickly to protect your rights legally because there are limits on the amount of time you have to file an Actos lawsuit.

If you are to wait too long it will not matter if taking Actos has caused you to have one of the major side effects or has caused one of your family members to pass away.  You will lose your right to file an Actos lawsuit and it will not matter how good your case is, if you wait too long.  Make sure you contact an attorney about your Actos lawsuit as soon as possible.

Many times Actos has been prescribed to replace Avandia and at one time it was actually considered to be safer.  However, drugs containing Actos have been linked to many harmful side effects and after a large study performed in France the drug was banned in the entire country.  Other studies have shown that taking Actos or a drug containing Actos for one year or longer can put the person at a much higher risk of suffering from one of the major side effects.

Even the FDA has issued a warning for the drug and has put what is called a “black box” warning on the drug and any materials used to promote the drug.  The connection between the drug and heart disease have been strong enough for this warning to be added and for the establishment of many studies of the Actos side effects.

Are you Eligible to File an Actos Lawsuit?

If you have taken Actos (pioglitazone) or any drug containing Actos, then you may be eligible to file an Actos lawsuit.  Those that have taken the drug at the highest doses and for at least one year are most likely to have suffered from one or more of the major side effects suffered while taking Actos.  This includes, but is not limited to, heart attacks, signs of bladder cancer, heart failure, stroke, Macular Edema, liver failure, and bone fracture.

Before you file your Actos lawsuit make sure you receive treatment from a health professional if you have notices a red color or blood in your urine, have an urgent need to urinate more than normal, have experienced pain in your abdomen or lower back, or have experienced pain while urinating.  These are all signs of potential bladder cancer and you should seek treatment immediately.

How to Get your Actos Lawsuit Started

Filing an Actos lawsuit is pretty easy.  You will basically need to fill out a short form with honest answers to the questions asked.  Then, it will be sent to an attorney involved in an Actos lawsuit.  The attorney will contact you and conduct a free consultation.  After asking a few questions the lawyer can advise you on the next steps if you do have a case.

You can get the process started for your Actos lawsuit online and it will only take you a few minutes.  Simply fill out a quick form and submit it to a participating lawyer for a free case evaluation.

This is where it all starts and if you believe you have been injured or a loved one of yours has been injured because of Actos, then you need to get the process started for your Actos lawsuit today.