The drug Bextra was introduced in 2001 and immediately heralded as an innovative way to treat problems such as pain relief, menstrual cramps, and bone problems like osteoarthritis. Unfortunately, after the drug was prescribed to many patients, it was discovered that there was a disturbing side-effect known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome that this drug caused.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a skin disease that can cause pain, anxiety, and severe suffering. It causes skin problems such as inflammation, peeling rashes, or blistering of the mucus membrane. This blistering can be in places such as the vagina, mouth, and eyes, while the peeling rashes tend to be patchy and on other areas of the body. Fatality can occur from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome when the disease has advanced and infection seeps into the body through broken skin caused by the rashes.

Pfeizer, the manufacturer of Bextra, must now put a warning on the drug that indicates the possibility of contracting this disease from taking the medication. Unfortunately, there are many who took the drug before the warning was given and have had to suffer from the devastating side effects caused by Bextra.

If you have had any side effects from Bextra, you should contact a lawyer who specializes in drug litigation. There are lawyers who deal specifically with Bextra lawsuits that would be able to indicate if you have a valid case and if you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your pain and suffering.

Product liability is meant to ensure that manufacturers are responsible for what they put out into society. If a manufacturer has to pay out more for lawsuits than they are getting in revenue, they will not be able to profit from the product and will more than likely discontinue it, which protects our society from dangerous products like drugs that have disastrous side effects.

If you have suffered from Bextra and decide to seek compensation, you have a few possibilities to consider. You may be eligible to file an individual lawsuit in which you are the sole claimant and are filing for compensation from the drug as an individual. An individual lawsuit can bring larger reparation from the defendant, but has an increased possibility of losing in court and is more expensive to attempt than other avenues. If, however, your lawyer decides that you have a strong enough case to try this option, it would definitely be the recommended course to travel, as the compensation is larger than other possibilities.

A class action lawsuit is when a number of individuals who have been similarly affected by something come together and file a claim. Because there are more people involved in the case, it becomes stronger in the eyes of the law and has less chance of failing than an individual lawsuit. A class action lawsuit is also cheaper to undertake because there are a number of claimants involved in the process. This works both ways, however, as the rewards in winning a class action lawsuit are lower due to the fact that any award has to be split among all the claimants. An experienced lawyer may recommend a class action lawsuit as the best option because it will increase your chance of success.

If you have suffered from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome due to the medication Bextra, you may be entitled to a claim. The best course of action would be to contact a lawyer who is experienced in drug lawsuits, as they would be able to decide which course of action would be the best for you to follow. The same holds true if you are a relative of someone who has died from this disease due to use of the medication; you may be able to file a claim for medical expenses incurred as well as any pain and suffering that you and the deceased faced. A lawyer who is experienced in Bextra claims would be able to guide you through the process and help maximize your chances of a successful outcome.