Vioxx and Legal Compensation

How to get legal compensation for a Vioxx injury or Vioxx death?

UPDATE: January 2008: More than 55,000 People Register for Merck's Vioxx Settlement Program

If you had a heart attack or stroke while taking Vioxx, or a family member died while taking Vioxx, you may have a claim for legal compensation.

Legal compensation claims for a Vioxx injury or Vioxx death involving a heart attack or stroke are usually made by filing a Vioxx claim as a court case.

When filing Vioxx claims, it is important to remember that all states have statutes of limitations which determine the time period allowed to file a Vioxx lawsuit. The applicable statute of limitation, or deadline to file claims, varies from state to state, and the personal injury statute of limitation deadline can be different from the wrongful death statute of limitation deadline within the same state. For example, in some states a personal injury claim must be filed within 3 years from the date the Vioxx side effect or adverse drug reaction is diagnosed, while a wrongful death claim must be filed within 2 years from the date of a death caused by Vioxx. In some states, the statutes of limitations may be as short as 1 year from the date of diagnosis or death.

Once the Statute of Limitations Deadline Passes

Some Vioxx cases that have expired under the regular statute of limitations deadline can potentially be saved using the discovery rule, and we can help you determine if this exception applies to your situation.

Because of these varying deadlines and exceptions, you should not delay seeking a law firm to provide legal advice and legal representation when there is a possible Vioxx claim involving a Vioxx injury or a Vioxx death due to a heart attack or stroke.

Read more on our Vioxx Information Page >>