Your life has changed drastically after you started taking a GLP-1. While you expected to see diabetes controlled and to lose weight, you did not know you could lose your vision as a result. That is a very real outcome for many people prescribed these drugs today. How can you hold GLP-1 drugmakers accountable for NAION, a condition that results in blindness?
At Kwartler Manus, our legal team works closely with victims who are facing these types of catastrophic injuries. As an experienced product liability lawyer in Philadelphia, we help people take action to make drugmakers pay for their negligence.
Determine If You Qualify to File a Lawsuit Against GLP-1 Drugmakers
The first step to holding these manufacturers accountable is to demonstrate that you are suffering losses as a result of their actions. To do so, we must demonstrate the following:
- You were prescribed GLP-1s, typically for weight loss or to control type 2 diabetes.
- You took those medications as directed by your doctor.
- No one warned you that taking those medications could cause the loss of vision with the onset of non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).
- You were diagnosed with this condition by a licensed medical provider. Typically, you have demonstrated a loss of vision.
- You have suffered losses as a result of your loss of vision, such as your inability to work and an impact on your quality of life.
In these situations, do not wait to contact a product liability attorney for guidance. You need a lawyer who understands NAION and GLP-1 studies that show the link between these two aspects.
Let Us Help You File a Lawsuit Against Drugmakers
Meet with our product liability attorneys to discuss your case. We will conduct a full case review. That includes looking at all medical evidence that shows what drugs you were prescribed, how you were taking them, and the onset of NAION. Researchers do not fully understand this link between drug use and the onset of NAION. While they work to better understand why this happened, our attorneys will begin fighting for you.
There is currently a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in place in the Eastern Court of Pennsylvania that has consolidated hundreds of claims against the makers of GLP-1 drugs. That includes people who have been diagnosed with NAION after taking GLP-1s. Our attorneys will ensure that your symptoms and losses match those of others in this case and then file your own.
Keep in mind that there is a long road ahead. Research is being done, testimonies are occurring, and the court is trying to determine whether the manufacturer can be held accountable. If you meet these qualifications, you should be a part of this claims process. We will help you get to that point.
What Do The Lawsuits Allege?
The current lawsuits that make up the MDL allege that the manufacturer of these drugs knew or should have known about the risks, and therefore should have warned consumers taking the medication of the risks. A failure to warn of risks like this can be deadly for victims, creating uncertain outcomes. In this case, the failure to warn may have contributed to thousands of people losing their vision.
Researchers believe the number of claims against GLP-1 drugmakers for NAION and other types of medical complications will continue to grow over time. No one has yet been awarded compensation in these claims, and that will take some time to navigate.
How Can Drugmakers Be Held Accountable?
Many victims of tragic outcomes like this want to take action to prevent others from facing the same risks. That is one way you can hold the company accountable, but it does not resolve your losses.
When you file a lawsuit against the at-fault party, you will document how this incident impacts your life. Some people report a full loss of vision, but also other complications such as the inability to earn a living or to do the things they loved to do prior to the incident. With the help of our highly skilled product liability attorney, we will help you determine how this incident is impacting every facet of your life. We then apply a dollar value to that case based on the severity of your loss.
Expect our product liability attorneys in Philadelphia to work closely with you, your doctors, and other victims to create a robust claim backed by as much evidence as possible. You can also expect us to help you join the MDL if it is in your best interest to do so. We do not encourage you to contact the insurance companies yourself. Always have a legal team by your side.
Contact Our Legal Team for a Free Consultation
Turn to Kwartler Manus now for a free consultation. Allow our legal team to learn more about what happened in your situation. We can then begin working on finding the evidence to demonstrate your losses and fight back for you. These are high-dollar cases, if they are won. Let us make sure your voice is heard in that process.