The number of reported Ozempic injuries seems to increase by the day as the blockbuster drug continues to face scrutiny over its harmful side effects. Ozempic has been linked to serious gastrointestinal injuries such as intestinal blockages, bowel obstructions, and gastroparesis (stomach paralysis). The drug previously warned of gallbladder disease as a potential complication in 2022. Additional side effects include acute kidney disease, thyroid cancer, severe nausea and vomiting, and pancreatitis.
The Minnesota Ozempic Attorneys at GoldenbergLaw are currently investigating cases in which a patient has taken Ozempic, Rybelsus, or Wegovy and suffered a serious injury. Contact us today for a free Ozempic lawsuit consultation.
do I Have An Ozempic Lawsuit?
There are multiple factors that determine whether an individual has a viable Ozempic lawsuit. The first factor is use. If a patient was prescribed Ozempic, used it weekly as prescribed, and then suffered an injury, it is possible they may qualify for an Ozempic lawsuit depending on their injury.
The second factor is the injury. The Ozempic injury must be related to the potential side effects of the drug. The manufacturer of Ozempic, Novo Nordisk, has warned that kidney injuries, thyroid cancer, and pancreatitis are potential side effects of the drug since it was approved for use in 2017.
However, Ozempic has also been linked to additional injuries over the past several years that have not been warned about or have only recently been warned about. Those injuries include:
- Chronic Vomiting
- Intestinal Blockages (ileus)
- Bowel Obstructions
- Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis)
- Gallbladder injuries, including gallbladder removal (added to warning label in April 2022)
- Liver Failure
- Eating Disorders
- Suicidal Ideation
If you have suffered one of the injuries above after taking Ozempic, you may qualify for an Ozempic lawsuit. Contact the Ozempic Lawyers at GoldenbergLaw at 1-800-903-1643 to learn more today. We are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota but represent clients nationwide.
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How Does an Ozempic Lawsuit Work?
An Ozempic lawsuit would be filed against the drug’s manufacturer, Novo Nordisk. However, prior to filing any lawsuit, your Ozempic lawyer will first need to prove that you took Ozempic, suffered an injury, and that Ozempic was a substantial contributing cause to suffering that injury. Your Ozempic lawyer will do this by first confirming proof of use.Â
Confirming proof of use involves ordering records from the pharmacy where you picked up your Ozempic prescription. The records should indicate that you were prescribed Ozempic by your doctor and that you took Ozempic weekly. If you are interested in filing an Ozempic lawsuit, you should start compiling a list of the pharmacies you used to pick up your Ozempic prescriptions.Â
The next step your lawyer will take is confirming your Ozempic injury by ordering records from the medical providers that treated the injuries you suffered after taking Ozempic. These records should confirm that you suffered an injury after you began using Ozempic. Just like the pharmacy records, you should compile a list of the medical providers you saw to treat your Ozempic injury if you are interested in filing a lawsuit.Â
If the records confirm that you took Ozempic and suffered an injury related to the drug, the next step your lawyer will take is to have your case undergo expert review. This step involves hiring an expert, likely a doctor, who specializes in drug-related injuries to review your records to make a determination as to whether your Ozempic use was a substantial contributing reason to suffering your injury.Â
If the expert determines that your use of Ozempic led to your injury, your lawyer will prepare an Ozempic lawsuit to be filed in the proper jurisdiction.Â
Does An Ozempic Lawsuit Cost Money?
No. GoldenbergLaw does not charge any upfront costs to investigate or file an Ozempic lawsuit. We work on a contingency fee arrangement, which means that our firm is only paid if we are successful in obtaining a settlement award for you. Our attorneys’ fees are deducted as a pre-determined percentage from the settlement award along with any costs we incur to investigate your case. If we are not successful in obtaining compensation for your Ozempic lawsuit, there is still no cost to you. We would simply close your file and write off any costs our firm incurred.
Why Choose Goldenberglaw For An Ozempic Lawsuit?
Our Minnesota Ozempic lawyers have nearly four decades of experience representing patients who have been injured by dangerous drugs. As a matter of fact, our Senior Partner Stuart Goldenberg successfully represented clients in a similar lawsuit in the 1990s for a weight loss drug called Fen-Phen. We have the experience and expertise you need to bring a successful Ozempic lawsuit. But more importantly, we pride ourselves in providing the Gold standard of customer service to our clients. Contact us today to discuss your potential Ozempic lawsuit, and leave the sleepless nights to us.