Crestor was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2003 to treat high cholesterol. It was declared as a miracle drug to help those who had been unable to lower their high cholesterol levels with only changes in diet and exercise. It is commonly known that a high cholesterol level can lead to heart attacks, so everyone attempts to lower their cholesterol when they learn that it is at a dangerously high level. However, in addition to helping people lower their cholesterol level, Crestor has actually, in some cases, harmed the people it was purporting to help.

This drug has been linked to serious muscle damage in patients who have taken the drug. There is also a danger of liver injury or liver toxicity. In addition, kidney failure has also been reported in some individuals who are taking Crestor, although there have not been enough cases to link the drug to kidney failure. Despite the failure to make this link, it is certainly something you should be aware of if you or a loved one is taking the drug or have taken the drug in the past. Additionally, if you or a loved one has taken Crestor or other cholesterol drugs and you experience muscle damage, kidney failure, liver injury, or other illness, it may be linked to the medication.

You may be wondering what you should do it you have taken Crestor and have had a resulting illness or injury. Your first step should be to speak with an attorney who is experienced in personal injury cases and taking on large pharmaceutical companies. You can be sure that the manufacturers of Crestor will have talented attorneys on their side, so you need to find someone to fight for you. Due to the large amount of incidents of medications causing injury, illness, anor even death, there are many attorneys with extensive experience in this arena who can help you.

Many people do not understand the complex world of litigation, and that is the most important reason to contact an attorney if you have any thoughts that you might have a case. An attorney can explain to you all of the options available to you and your likelihood of success at a trial. Although most cases of these types do not make it to trial, because it is likely that the manufacturer will offer you a settlement in order to avoid the time and costs of litigating a trial, you will have to prepare yourself for the possibility that this case will go on for several years.

The types of compensation you can receive depends on the scope of your injury or illness, what impact it has had in your life, and the amount of your medical bills. It is not your fault that you became ill as a result of taking Crestor and you should not have to pay the medical bills or escalating insurance premiums. An attorney will be able to explain all of these areas of recovery more extensively, so do not hesitate to contact an attorney with any questions that you have. Many attorneys will give you a free consultation and give you a fair and accurate prediction of how good they believe your case is.

Another concern that you might have is that you cannot afford to hire attorney, especially if you have been saddled with extensive medical bills or have been unable to work as a result of the injuries or illness called by taking Crestor. What is great about personal injury cases, however, is that often the attorneys will work on a contingency fee basis. What this means is that you pay nothing up front, but the attorneys will take a cut (usually 30%) of whatever amount you recover from the pharmaceutical company.

Hopefully this has alleviated some of your fears and answered your questions about a potential lawsuit against the manufacturer of Crestor. Your next step should be to contact an attorney to help you begin your case.