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Botox Lawsuit

According to the consumer advocacy group, Public Citizen, Botox injections have been linked to 180 cases of U.S. patients suffering fluid in the lungs, difficulty swallowing or pneumonia, including 16 deaths.  In January 2008, Public Citizen petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDAâ€?) to strengthen warnings on Botox labels because of series adverse reactions and the risk of Botox infection.

After receiving reports linking Botox, Botox Cosmetic and Myobloc to birth defects, respiratory failure and death, the FDA mandated that manufacturers of licensed botulinum toxin products add a Black Box Warning regarding the risk of adverse events when the effects of the toxin spread beyond the injection site.  In addition to the Botox FDA Warning, the FDA is requiring that Botox manufacturers develop and implement a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (“REMSâ€?).  The Botox FDA Warning requires drug makers to distribute a Medication Guide alerting patients of the potential risks, and to submit safety

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Botox Personal Injury Lawsuit

Patients injured by the serious side effects associated with Botox may be entitled to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for their injuries.  Additionally, if your child has birth defects and you received Botox injections during pregnancy, you may be entitled to compensation.  With a Botox lawsuit, injured patients may be able to collect compensation for:

  • medical bills
  • lost wages
  • pain and suffering
  • and more

How to File Your Botox Lawsuit

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious side effect caused by a Botox injection, contact our law firm to learn more about your potential Botox lawsuit.  The attorneys at our law firm can inform you of your legal rights and options, as well as your chances at succeeding in a Botox lawsuit.

The attorneys at our law firm operate on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no fees or charges up front.  In fact, you pay nothing unless our attorneys achieve a favorable outcome in your lawsuit.

However, to learn more about your potential Botox lawsuit, you should contact our attorneys immediately, as state law limits the time within which attorneys can file your personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

Contact our law firm today for a free and confidential case evaluation from one of our experienced Botox lawyers.



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Botox-lawsuit Quick Reference Guide
Other Names: 

Botox
Botox Cosmetic
Botulinum Toxin Type A
Myobloc
Botulinum Toxin Type B

Date Approved:

1989

Status:

Black Box Warning

Approved Uses:

Wrinkles
Migraine Headaches
Hyperhidrosis

Serious Side Effects:

Birth defects
Pnuemonia
Respiratory Failure
Paralysis
Botulism
Death 

Common Misspellings:

Botax
Botux