If you or a loved one has suffered a serious adverse reaction as a result of Dilantin®, Phenytek®, Cerebyx®, or other phenytoin use, the consequences to you and your family may be devastating. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) especially can irrevocably change your life, leading to not only economic costs, but also severe and enduring physical pain and emotional distress.

 

Why Pursue Your Dilantin® or Phenytoin Drug Injuries Lawsuit

 

You deserve compensation for your injuries, and the pharmaceutical injury attorneys at Schlichter, Bogard & Denton are prepared to fight for you.

 

Compensation for injuries caused by Dilantin®, Phenytek®, Cerebyx®, or other forms of phenytoin is not just financial restitution. By fighting for the full measure of compensation for your injury, you can force those who caused your injury to recognize what they have done to you. Your lawsuit can publicize the dangers of drugs like Dilantin® and encourage drug makers to rethink the way they produce and deal in dangerous substances and doctors to more carefully consider alternatives. Your lawsuit will not bring back someone you have lost, but it will honor their memory by forcing those responsible to acknowledge what they have done.

Schedule a pharmaceutical injury lawsuit consultation today.

 

Compensation You May Receive for Your Dilantin®/Cerebyx® Injuries

 

The amount of compensation you receive for your Dilantin®, Phenytek®, or Cerebyx® injuries depends on the severity of your injuries. You may be able to receive compensation for the following:

• Medical bills including prescriptions, doctor's fees, and hospital time, including extension of hospital time for other conditions
• Lost wages and diminished capacity for earning
• Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
• Temporary or permanent disability and disfigurement
• Diminished quality of life
• Loss of a loved one

 

Compensation for SJS/TEN injuries generally increases with the severity of the injuries. Because purple glove syndrome generally does not have lasting effects, compensation for purple glove syndrome injuries is often limited to medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If your baby is born with birth defects as a result of Dilantin® or other phenytoin use during pregnancy, the extent of the injuries will determine the amount of compensation you receive.

 

Medical Negligence and Compensation for Dilantin® or other Phenytoin Injuries

 

In all cases, your compensation may be increased if your doctor was negligent in any way, including:

• Prescribing doctor failed to warn of possible side effects
• Prescribing doctor failed to recognize risk factors (including the presence of HLA-B*1502 allele or the likelihood of its presence based on your ancestry)
• Prescribing doctor failed to account for drug interactions with other medications
• Pharmacist supplied dosage different from prescription
• Treating doctor, nurse, or intern failed to recognize symptoms of SJS/TEN
• Treating doctor, nurse, or intern delayed treatment, provided insufficient treatment, or gave inappropriate treatment
• Doctors, nurses, interns, or other hospital personnel received or communicated inaccurate information that led to a worsening of your condition

 

The compounding of medical negligence upon pharmaceutical injury is normally responsible for the worst outcomes.

 

Work with Recognized Leaders in Pharmaceutical Litigation

 

Pharmaceutical litigation is complicated and involves a high degree of expertise. To get the best results for your case, you don't want to work with someone starting from zero--you want to work with someone who has a long history of successes in pharmaceutical litigation, someone who knows how to handle your case.

 

Some lawyers advertise for pharmaceutical injury cases hoping to make a quick buck on a cheap settlement or sell the lead off to a law firm that can actually handle your case. At Schlichter, Bogard & Denton, we have the expertise to take on your case, and we are prepared to pursue your Dilantin® injury lawsuit to the fullest extent possible. We have decades of experience representing pharmaceutical injury plaintiffs and take cases in all 50 states. Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation and set your case in motion.