Raptiva lawyers are personal injury attorneys who specialize in recovering compensation for individuals injured after taking Raptiva and family members of deceased Raptiva patients.

Produced by Genentech, Raptiva is an injectable drug used in the treatment of psoriasis, an incurable autoimmune disorder that causes red, scaly patches (plaques) on the skin.

Despite its effectiveness at reducing psoriasis plaques, Raptiva is currently known to cause a variety of serious, potentially fatal infections, including:

• bacterial sepsis
• invasive fungal disease
• progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
• viral meningitis

Raptiva patients who develop any of the above conditions should:

• Seek emergency medical care to save their lives
• Stop using Raptiva and find an alternative treatment for their psoriasis
• Meet with a Raptiva attorney to find out if they have a case against Genentech

FDA Warnings Regarding Raptiva

On Oct. 16, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a nationwide Raptiva warning that:

• Alerted the public about the life-threatening side effects associated with using Raptiva
• Mandated that Genentech print "black box" warnings on Raptiva medication labels (Black box warnings are the most serious level of FDA warnings, as they highlight a drug's potential to cause fatality)

Regardless of this upgraded Raptiva warning, because the drug is still on the market, more patients will continue to develop serious infection after using this drug.

Raptiva Side Effects: Who's At Risk?

Although severe Raptiva side effects are rare, some patients will have a higher risk than others of developing the above-listed infections. Those who are most likely to develop serious Raptiva side effects include patients who have a history of:

• Chronic infections (including those that are bacterial, fungal or viral in nature)
• Taking immunosuppressant drugs (such as medications prescribed for organ transplants, HIV or certain types of cancer)
• Undergoing phototherapy (a light treatment for acne, jaundice, sleep disorders, etc.)

Starting a Raptiva Lawsuit

Patients injured after using  the Raptiva drug, as well as families of deceased Raptiva patients, can find out if they are entitled to compensation by setting up a free consultation with a Raptiva lawyer. During this meeting, prospective plaintiffs will get the opportunity to:

• Find out more about the process of pursuing a personal injury lawsuit
• Learn more about settlements in cases similar to their own
• Get advice about whether starting an individual Raptiva lawsuit or joining an already-progressing class-action case is best for their individual needs and situation

To encourage affected individuals to stand up for their legal rights, Raptiva attorneys delay payment for their services until a settlement is won.

If You Have Been Injured by Raptiva

Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Raptiva? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Raptiva attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.