Oxbryta, a treatment for sickle cell disease (SCD), was voluntarily taken off the market in September 2024. It has been prescribed for SCD patients since 2019, but patients receiving the drug showed a higher-than-normal rate of serious SCD complications.
Contact Phillips Law Group immediately if you suffered complications after taking Oxbryta, or if a family member died of SCD complications after taking the drug. Our attorneys and others across the country are bringing lawsuits against Pfizer, the huge pharmaceutical firm that manufactured Oxbryta. Recoverable damages for an Oxbryta lawsuit could be considerable.
Oxbryta Lawsuit Process
Since Oxbryta was taken off the market in September 2024, people who suffered complications after taking the drug have begun filing lawsuits. When many people sue the same party alleging similar losses, courts often consolidate the lawsuits for efficiency. This is called a mass tort, or more formally, multi-district litigation (MDL).
Because SCD is a relatively rare disease, many SCD patients never took the drug, and some who took it did not experience complications, it is unclear whether there will be enough Oxybryta lawsuits to merit consolidation.Therefore, if you were harmed by Oxybryta, it is essential to work with attorneys with a record of success litigating defective drug claims to determine if you are eligible for damages.
Phillips Law Group has been achieving excellent results for injured Arizonans for almost three decades. We have the experience, resources, and skills to pursue an individual claim on your behalf if the Oxybryta lawsuits are not consolidated.
Eligibility to Participate
SCD causes multiple debilitating and dangerous symptoms. Oxybryta was marketed as a treatment to prevent the distortion of hemoglobin cells that marks the disease and causes complications. However, patients taking it suffered an even higher rate of complications than the general SCD population.
If you took Oxybryta for at least two months and suffered serious complications after you began taking it, you could be eligible to file a lawsuit. Examples of serious complications associated with Oxbryta include a vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), stroke, organ damage, and death.
An injury attorney at Phillips Law Group will review your medical history and your experience with Oxbryta. Depending on the severity of your complications and the losses you suffered because of them, you could claim significant damages.
Compensation for Losses Due to Oxbryta Use
When a drug manufacturer sells a defective product and does not provide adequate warnings of the side effects, you can hold them strictly liable. If you can prove Oxbryta caused you to suffer complications, you can collect compensation for your losses. The legal term for the money you collect in a lawsuit is damages.
Your damages include medical expenses related to treating and recovering from the complication and lost wages if you were not able to work. If the complication left you with a permanent disability, you can also collect for your reduced future earning capacity. In addition, you are entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering.
Arizona Revised Statutes §12-2505 allows you to collect damages even if you might have been partially responsible for your injuries. For example, if you did not take Oxbryta as directed or if you waited before seeking treatment for a complication, you can still pursue compensation. Our attorneys can explain how the law might apply in your specific circumstances.
Consult Phillips Law Group About Compensation for Oxbryta Injuries
Taking on a major pharmaceutical company like Pfizer requires knowledge, experience, and resources. The attorneys at Phillips Law Group are up to the task and have the track record to prove it.
If you suffered severe complications after taking Oxbryta, your recoverable damages for an Oxbryta lawsuit could be substantial. Learn more by setting up a free consultation with a member of our team today.
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