Heparin injection lawsuit settlements are monetary awards granted to those who have suffered severe injuries or have lost a loved one due to serious heparin side effects, taking tainted heparin, or experiencing a heparin overdose (which is typically due to a medical professional’s negligence). Heparin settlements are intended to compensate victims for any and all injuries and losses they have experienced as a result of their heparin injuries, including:
- severe allergic reaction, characterized by breathing difficulties, hives, skin rash, and/or facial or tongue swelling
- heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy blood platelets
- hyperkalemia, excessive potassium levels in the blood
- osteoporosis, significant and dangerous loss of bone density
- excessive bleeding
- alopecia, chronic hair loss
While the amount of a heparin settlement will vary according to the type and severity of the injuries, the goal of heparin injection lawsuit settlements is to compensate victims for their:
- outstanding medical bills
- ongoing treatment costs
- permanent disabilities
- lost wages
- pain and
- suffering
How to Secure a Heparin Settlement
Those who have experienced a heparin injury or have lost a loved one to a heparin wrongful death will have a strong legal claim against any combination of the following parties:
- the drug company who produced the heparin, some of which include: Baxter Healthcare, B. Braun Medical, and Covidien (formerly Tyco Healthcare)
- the medical professional who administered the heparin injection
- the medical facility that supplied the heparin dose
Victims of heparin injuries can learn more about their legal rights and entitlements by attending a free, no obligations, initial consultation with an experienced products liability lawyer. To encourage prospective plaintiffs with legitimate legal claims to stand up for their rights and pursue a heparin lawsuit and settlement, skilled defective drug lawyers will not charge any legal fees until or unless the plaintiff is awarded a heparin settlement.
Defective drug attorneys are skilled at building strong cases against negligent parties, and they provide their clients with the best chances of securing the maximum possible heparin settlement by:
- amassing all necessary evidence, from witness statements, doctor reports, lab results, and historical clinical research
- working with various experts
- tirelessly defending victims’ rights and entitlements in arbitration, mediation, and trial proceedings
- working around-the-clock to help resolve cases as efficiently and favorably as possible so victims can move on with their lives
If you or a loved one have used heparin and suffered from any side effect including allergic reaction, thrombocytopenia, or osteoporosis you should contact us immediately for a free and confidential case review. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.
