Are You Suffering From Alopecia After Taking Taxotore?
If you’ve suffered permanent hair loss after taking Taxotore, you may be entitled to compensation in the form of:
- Medical Costs – such as hospital and doctor bills, pharmaceutical and medicine bills, medical monitoring, and physical therapy—now or in the future;
- Loss of Income – if your injury resulted in your inability to work or lose income—in the past or in the future;
- Pain and Suffering – if you suffered any type of pain, anguish, or loss of enjoyment resulting from your injuries; and
- Loss of Consortium – if your injuries had a negative effect on your relationship with a spouse or partner such as loss of affection, loss of companionship, and loss of support.
There may be other types of damages available to you depending upon the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Call the experienced Taxotore injury lawyers at Citizens Law Firm today to find out more.
What Do Taxotore Lawsuits Allege?
Taxotore injury lawsuits allege that Sanolfi:
- Knew about Taxotore’s alopecia side effects and failed to provide proper warnings;
- Failed to adequately test Taxotore to determine its risks;
- Negligently designed, manufactured, and marketed Taxotore;
- Sold an unsafe, defective, and inherently dangerous drug; and
- Warned Canadian and European patients about the risks, but failed to warn American patients until the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) forced it to include a similar warning in 2015.
As a result, many women who took Taxotore to battle cancer now have to deal with permanent hair loss. The question is: Why did the pharmaceutical giant not warn all patients, so everyone considering whether to take the drug could make an informed decision? Numerous lawsuits have now been filed to answer that question.
What Is Taxotore?
Taxotore, manufactured by Sanofi, is a chemotherapy drug used to fight—and hopefully cure—cancer. While the side effects of any chemotherapy drug can be unbearable, many people cling to the hope that if they can simply make it through the treatments, they have a better chance of a longer, happier life.
Why Is Taxotore Dangerous?
Taxotore use carries an increased risk of permanent hair loss—known as alopecia. Losing your hair while undergoing chemotherapy is common, but it’s supposed to be temporary. However, for approximately three percent of Taxotore users, it’s permanent.
While permanent hair loss can be devastating for anyone, it’s especially devastating to women in our society. It’s hard to comprehend a woman bravely undergoing chemotherapy to fight cancer, only to find out afterwards that her hair will never grow back—and that the manufacturer knew it could happen!
How Can A Taxotore Injury Lawyer Help You?
Never assume that you don't have a valid claim—without contacting Citizens Law Firm first. We offer free, no obligation consultations to help you understand your rights. Our experienced attorneys:
- Help you understand your rights;
- Fight for those rights on your behalf; and
- Obtain the compensation you deserve—whether that means going to trial or settling.
Call Citizens Law Firm today at (844) LAW‐CALL or complete our simple Free Case Evaluation form and we’ll call you. Don’t lose out on your right to compensation!
