Lawyers are filing claims for those who suffered kidney or bone problems after taking the Gilead HIV drugs Truvada, Atripla, Viread, Complera or Stribild.
Lawsuits have been filed in both state and federal courts. Those who’ve suffered these injuries after taking the drugs may qualify:
Reports also show Gilead has repeatedly delayed the patent process to restrict competition while withholding newer, safer alternatives that could limit side effects in patients.
Since 2001, drugmaker Gilead Sciences has released a number of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) medications for the treatment of HIV. These “HIV cocktail” drugs are known under several brand names including:
Unfortunately, while they’ve helped many people living with HIV, experts warn these TDF drugs also cause a greater risk of serious kidney damage and bone density loss.
Reports also show Gilead has repeatedly delayed the patent process to restrict competition while withholding newer, safer alternatives that could limit side effects in patients.
Lawyers have already helped more than 26,000 patients affected by Truvada, Atripla, Viread, Complera or Stribild file lawsuits for kidney or bone damage. They may be eligible for compensation that can help with:
Although Gilead has known about the risks of kidney damage and bone loss from their TDF drugs for years, they failed to warn users and continue to downplay the dangers.
If you’ve been diagnosed with kidney problems or bone loss, contact us today to speak with a lawyer at no cost, and to learn more about your legal options.
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No. Thousands of victims have filed individual lawsuits against Gilead in various state and federal courts that have since been consolidated to common court venues for quicker handling.
Based on recent court decisions allowing these claims to proceed, lawyers expect thousands more patients will come forward to file similar claims.
In order to handle the volume of cases in the most efficient manner possible, cases with similar injuries alleged to have come from one type of product, like the Truvada kidney and bone loss lawsuits, are often consolidated into specific courts like these.
Instead of creating a single class action lawsuit for Truvada injuries, these multidistrict litigation (MDL) courts allow those affected to band their individual cases together in a special court to seek damages against the company.
This process is usually more beneficial for victims than a class action lawsuit. In a class action lawsuit, one group of lawyers often gathers together class participants who must share whatever is awarded. However, the individual participants in an MDL are able to select their own lawyer, exercise more control over their case and whether it settles, and reap higher award amounts for their separate lawsuit.
DrugNews works only with lawyers that are integrally involved in defective drug MDL litigation or are active on the influential MDL Plaintiff Steering Committees.
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with kidney problems or bone loss after taking Truvada, Atripla, Viread, Complera or Stribild, it’s important to have your case examined by a legal expert to see if you have the right to recover damages.
Our qualified prescription drug injury lawyers will fully investigate your case, reviewing medical records, safety warnings and recent studies that your doctor may not normally discuss.
Most states allow you several years to file a lawsuit after you suffer an injury or discover it may be linked to a dangerous product. However, you should begin the process as early as possible to make sure your lawyer has time to get necessary records and prepare your case.
DrugNews works only with attorneys and law firms that have successfully handled tens of thousands of lawsuits involving injury or death from drugs and medical devices. And, we can connect you directly to a lawyer or patient advocate today, so you’ll be able to decide if you want to proceed.
We make it easy to get help, find out if you qualify, and quickly file a claim. Our service is offered at no cost to you, and you won’t pay anything to your attorney unless you receive an award. Also, our qualified lawyers can handle most aspects of your case without you ever having to leave your home.
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