Attorneys with law firm McDonaldWorley have established a dedicated national lawsuit hotline to provide information and legal claim reviews to people who allege bleeding events or side effects as a result their using Xarelto. Alleged victims can speak confidentially with an attorney and share their story toll-free at: 1-800-397-4046.
HOUSTON, March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Lead trial attorney Donald S. Worley with the law firm McDonaldWorley has announced the creation of the Xarelto claims hotline. Family members or victims can speak to an attorney at 1-800-397-4046 in order confidentially share what happened with our top lawyers and learn what legal options they have if they qualify to file a claim.
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The direct number has been made available for people nationally who allege they suffered the medication caused injuries or side effects ranging from stroke, heart problems, severe bleed events or the death of a loved one.
According to the firm, a number of recent Xarelto users have contacted their attorneys alleging the blood thinning medication caused health problems and seeking the latest information, prompting the creation of the dedicated phone number.
"People who may have suffered health complications, or families of those who suffered fatal hemorrhaging deserve to know simply, and clearly if they qualify to file a claim against Xarelto, and how it could impact their lives if they do," stated Donald Worley when asked why the phone hotline was established.
The popular blood thinner has made headlines recently with the announcement of cases of people suing across the nation being centralized and consolidated into a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) in New Orleans (Xarelto Lawsuit Update).
With the added awareness being generated by the multidistrict litigation announcement and the patient information hotline being made available, attorneys with the firm expect more patients to come forward to share how their lives were impacted by Xarelto use.
According to the firm, a number of serious side effects have been alleged in the lawsuit, from life threatening hemorrhages and uncontrolled bleeding events to non-life threatening complications believed related to the use of the popular blood thinner. Concerned parties can read an overview of the case against Xarelto here.
According to an FDA resource about atrial fibrillation and anticoagulant drugs, Xarelto, unlike other anticoagulants such as its alternative warfarin, no reversal agents exist for use when significant bleeding occurs. In addition, an FDA warning letter was issued to the makers of Xarelto advising an update to advertisements alleging they 'minimized the risks' and make 'misleading claims'.
For a time being, the firm's lawyers will be standing by, available via the Xarelto hotline to hear from patients who may have suffered health problems from using the blood thinner—callers are under no-obligation to file a lawsuit claim and their entire conversation is entirely confidential.
"Anyone who believes they were hurt as a result of taking Xarelto, can now call 1-800-397-4046 so the firm's attorneys can review their case and answer their most pressing questions," added Mr. Worley.
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Case: MDL No. 2592, U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation