Deadlines for Vioxx Lawsuits
If you are considering bringing a Vioxx lawsuit, you may be running out of time. Each state has specific deadlines for filing this type of personal injury lawsuit. It is strongly recommended that you inquire with a legal professional, as soon as possible, if you are concerned about these lawsuit-filing deadlines.
Find the Right Vioxx Lawyer
Choosing the right lawyer is the first step toward a successful lawsuit. You should use the same care in selecting a lawyer as you expect your lawyer to use in handling your case. This means you should be prepared to do some legwork. You may need to contact several different lawyers before you find one you want to work with.
Vioxx lawsuits are considered personal injury cases, but that doesn’t mean just any personal injury lawyer will be right for you, even one with drug company experience.
Things to consider before you make a final decision about a lawyer:
- Don’t settle for the first lawyer you meet, or assume that your family lawyer can handle your case. Contact different law firms and see what kind of responses you get. Ask yourself these questions after the initial phone call:
- How easy was it to talk to a live person?
- Did the call leave you with a good impression?
- Did you get to speak to an attorney right away?
- Did the lawyer do more talking than listening?
- Beware of attorneys that make snap judgments about your case without gathering the details. Also, beware of any attorney who offers you a cash advance or guarantees you a large settlement. Even the best attorneys sometimes lose.
- Find an attorney with experience working against drug companies, preferably one with specific Vioxx litigation experience. This will cut down on the amount of preparation time your lawyer will need to spend on your case.
- Don’t pick a law firm based on its hourly fees alone. Expensive lawyers are not necessarily better. Likewise, don’t pick a lawyer just because he/she is the most affordable.
Get Your Own Information and Ask Questions
Don’t depend on your lawyer to tell you everything you need to know about Vioxx. Your lawyer’s responsibility is to know the law, but as a consumer, it is your responsibility to become educated about your medications.
This web site is designed to provide you with a solid basis of information, which can help you figure out what questions to ask your lawyer. Remember, your lawyer is there to be of service to you.
Information Your Vioxx Lawyer will Need
Your lawyer will need to know how long you took Vioxx, at what dosages, and for what condition it was prescribed by your doctor. If you were covered by health insurance at the time, your insurance company may be able to provide you with records of how many Vioxx prescriptions were filled.
You will need medical records showing that you suffered an adverse cardiovascular event in close proximity to your Vioxx use. You may need to provide a list of all expenses related to your heart problem, such as hospitalization, surgery, and/or rehabilitation costs, if you are trying to recover these expenses in your lawsuit. If you are a family member bringing a suit on behalf of a deceased patient, you will need records of all of the death-related costs, such as burial, cremation, etc.
Your lawyer will ask you for specific documentation related to your case, and will be able to tell you where to get the information if you don’t have it.
Next Step: Start Contacting Lawyers
Each page of The Vioxx Advisor contains contact forms, through which we encourage you to submit questions and other requests for information. We can assist you in finding the right law firm to handle your case. Please feel free to use these forms, as their purpose is to provide a convenient and helpful resource for our readers.
Note: Bringing a lawsuit against Merck does not guarantee that you will receive a cash settlement, nor does it assure a verdict in your favor if your case goes to trial. Additionally, even in successful lawsuits, verdicts and awards can be reversed on appeal.
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