Xarelto compensation settlements for 25,000 cases

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Rivaroxaban / Xarelto compensation settlements have landed in the U.S.,  to the tune of $775m for around 25,000 cases being pursued.

The money is to be paid out by both Bayer AG and Johnson & Johnson as the co-creators of the drug. They strenuously deny any wrongdoing, and maintain that the drug is safe for use. However, the settlements have been agreed without any admission of liability.

The blood-thinning medication that’s used for stroke patients has been at the centre of concerns for quite some time. We’re representing patients who have suffered side-effects from using the drug as part of claims for personal injury compensation. Although the settlement is for the U.S. only, this is a positive step in the global fight for justice.

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Stryker recall over elbow implant problems

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A medical device alert was issued in February this year. It stemmed from the Stryker recall where some patients could suffer with elbow implant problems.

We’re no strangers to helping people claim personal injury compensation when a medical implant goes wrong. Our lawyers are engaged in dozens of group and multi-party actions, some of which include medical implants that have left patients suffering with complications. In some cases, the need for revision surgery is bad enough, but the additional complications that can arise can also be severe too.

If you’re suffering with elbow implant problems, you should seek urgent medical attention. The problems could be related to an issue like the Stryker recall. Either way, our lawyers may be able to help you make a claim.

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New vaginal mesh guidelines criticised

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The new vaginal mesh guidelines that have been put in place following last year’s widespread pause in the NHS have come under heavy criticism already.

All we can say is that we know just how bad it can be for the women whose vaginal mesh procedures fail. We see the impact it has on people when lives can be turned upside down, with complications leaving some women unable to walk or work ever again. We act for women who have suffered horrendous problems, and some complications simply cannot be resolved.

The 2018 NHS pause was a step in the right direction, but the continued use of mesh slings and tapes remains a serious concern.

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Sinister reasons for valsartan side effects?

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Like all drugs, there can be inherent complications. However, there could be more sinister reasons behind certain valsartan side effects people may suffer from.

There’s been a huge Europe-wide recall of the blood pressure drug last year, which we covered last year. This stems from a potential contamination issue in the manufacturing process. As a result, valsartan that’s supplied by Actavis Group PTC (now Accord) and Dexcel Pharma Ltd is now subject to a recall.

The potential contamination issue could be incredibly serous for anyone that’s affected by it. In America, there are already class actions and group cases for people who have taken the drug. Our lawyers want to hear from anyone in the UK who has suffered problems.

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Bard mesh recall (TVT claims)

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The Bard mesh recall has not only come into immediate effect, it also comes with the company ceasing production in the European market as well.

C.R. Bard (Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)) say they’re stopping production of their mesh devices that have been used to treat POP (pelvic organ prolapse) and SUI (stress urinary incontinence).

Announced this month, the recall has been triggered with immediate effect, and healthcare organisations are being directed to take action right away.

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Advice for TVT mesh claims

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We’ve recently been accepting more TVT mesh claims for personal injury compensation. If you have yet to make a vaginal mesh claim, we recommend you speak to us as soon as possible.

We can give you some general guidance in this article. That includes when we may be able to help you and why time may be of the essence. With TVT mesh complications leaving some women with permanent and catastrophic problems, getting the right legal representation is incredibly important.

Make sure you act as soon as you can and don’t suffer in silence.

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Have you had NHS breast screening problems?

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If you have been the victim of NHS breast screening problems, we may be able to help you. That’s for victims of last year’s scandal, and for those who have had issues generally.

Breast cancer screening is so, so important. It can be the difference between life and death in some cases. That’s why the huge NHS breast screening problems from last year’s IT glitch was so serious. And that’s why we have launched legal action for victims of the issue that have placed their claim with us.

If you have had problems and ended up suffering as a result, you may be entitled to make a claim for medical negligence compensation.

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Compensation claims for hernia mesh problems

If you’re suffering with hernia mesh problems, you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.

We’ve taken on a number of claims recently given the news that the number of people suffering problems can be as high as 30%. As a firm of lawyers who are also involved in vaginal mesh litigation, we know how troublesome these kinds of medical devices can be.

The important thing to know is that you should never suffer in silence if you’re suffering with hernia mesh complications. We may be able to help you, and you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation.

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Key info about making a transvaginal mesh claim

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We wanted to put out some key information for those thinking about making a transvaginal mesh claim for compensation where action has yet to be launched.

We know that the thought of legal proceedings can be scary. The thought of having to instruct a law firm can be worrying.

Can you claim? Will you win? Is it really No Win, No Fee?

To put your mind at ease, this article is designed to cover some key information about what you need to do and what you need to know. It’s important to consider your options sooner rather than later because of the multiple deadlines that can occur in cases like this.

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UK vaginal mesh lawsuit claim

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In the UK, there are vaginal mesh lawsuit actions, and some have been going on for quite some time. If you’ve yet to start a case yourself, time may be running out.

We can tell you from experience that there can be some fairly complicated timeframes to claim when it comes to medical product cases and actions. A vaginal mesh lawsuit is no different.

It’s incredibly important that you start a claim for compensation as soon as you can if you’ve suffered with mesh implant problems. If you haven’t started your claim yet, we may be able to help you.

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Starting your Oculentis claim

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It’s easy to start your Oculentis claim if you haven’t joined our action for compensation yet. All the initial advice is free, and you can claim on a No Win, No Fee basis.

If you’re one of the hundreds of people who have suffered opacification problems after having surgically-implanted intraocular lenses from Oculentis, you’re not alone. As a result of phosphate that was once used in the manufacturing process that could be the cause of calcification issues, some people who have been fitted with specific lenses are having problems. Sometimes, the blind spots and cloudiness don’t appear until years after the surgery. When they do appear, it can be worrying for the patient, and you will likely need corrective surgery.

You could also be entitled to claim personal injury compensation, and we can help you.

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Legal advice for the Oculentis recall

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If you’ve been affected by the Oculentis recall and you’ve yet to speak to our specialist team about compensation, please get in touch as soon as you can.

With medical product claims like this, there can be a number of timeframes that you may fall foul of if you don’t launch legal action quickly enough. With some people who are having problems not suffering any issues until more than five years post-surgery, we need to be careful when calculating the limitation dates to claim.

Our advice is always the same: start a compensation case as soon you can. You may be eligible to claim compensation if you’re affected by the Oculentis recall, so there’s no need to wait.

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