Vioxx, or rofecoxib, is a drug that was manufactured by Merck & Co. Inc. In 2004, Merck recalled Vioxx because the popular anti-inflammatory drug was linked to dangerous medical conditions like:
- Stroke
- Heart Attack
- Blood Clot
- High Blood Pressure
- Swelling
- Cardiovascular Complications
Since the Vioxx recall, there have been thousands of lawsuits filed against Merck because people have been seriously injured or have even died as a result of taking the dangerous drug.
As with all product liability cases, your Vioxx case is only applicable for the amount of time dictated by the statute of limitations in your state. For many states the statute is only two years from the time you learn that your injuries are the result of the dangerous drug, in other states, the statute of limitations is different.
When a major pharmaceutical company like Merck allows innocent people to come into harms way by releasing a dangerous drug like Vioxx, the must be held accountable. If you or a loved one has been injured because they were prescribed and took Vioxx, then you may still be able to recover compensation for your losses. In fact, Vioxx cases have been settled as recently as April 24, 2006.
If you or someone you know has been injured by dangerous drugs, please contact a personal injury lawyer such as Marc Whitehead and Associates of Houston, Texas.
*Article written by Warren Duff.
