Legal Help for Duragesic Pain Patch Victims

In February 2004, Janssen Pharmeceutica discovered a potentially catastrophic flaw in their extremely popular Duragesic Transdermal Patch that could result in a leak and lead to a dangerous overdose of the narcotic fentanyl. If you've been affected by the recall, your health - and potentially your life - could be at risk.

Janssen speculated that there were over 2.2 million patches in the recalled lot numbers, with up to 22% still in use. This colossal error on the part of the manufacture exposed thousands of people to potentially fatal overdoses, but also painful withdrawal inducing underdoses. A lawsuit against the drugmakers can help prevent this from happening in the future.

Duragesic Lawsuit Information and Settlements

If you are one of the thousands of people now living in fear because of the Duragesic Pain Patch recall, you need to contact an experienced defective product attorney who can protect your rights during such a terrifying time. Due to restrictive legal statutes of limitations that vary from state to state, time can be one of your greatest allies or your worst enemies.

Statutes of limitations are legal time constraints that curb the window of opportunity that you have to file a claim against the company that overlooked a potentially deadly defection and ultimately jeopardized your life. Unfortunately, these limitations typically elapse in two to four years.

You deserve to contact an experienced Duragesic pain patch lawyer who understands the profound physical and emotional suffering related to a serious defect in a medical device. Don't let powerful companies get away with failing to adequately warn their consumers about potentially deadly problems with their products.

We want to help you fight the company that put their profits ahead of your safety. Steigerwalt & Associates has joined forces with two of the preeminent firms in the country who are committed to protecting the rights of the victims of defective medical products and their families.

Contacting and Hiring the Right Lawyer

Are you one of the thousands left scared and confused after the recent Janssen Pharmaceutica pain patch recall? Discovering that you use a defective medical device is always a frightening experience, but learning that such devices can be potentially fatal can be a major shock. You may be entitled to a financial settlement for your physical and emotional turmoil - it is absolutely vital that you understand your legal rights.

After contacting your physician to ensure your safety, channel you anger and frustration into something constructive. The Duragesic Transdermal patches were intended to relieve the chronic suffering of agonizing conditions such as terminal cancer, not aggravate it. You are entitled to guidance and you need a compassionate lawyer who understands your legal rights and knows how to fight to see that you receive the compensation that you deserve.

A compassionate Duragesic lawyer will guide you through the struggle - contact one today.