Do You Need Victoza Legal Representation?

Victoza is one of several newer drugs used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes which have come under fire due to a potential of an increased risk of pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, thyroid cancer, allergic reactions and kidney problems. Although Victoza gained FDA approval in 2010, three members of the FDA panel spoke out against that approval. Studies done on laboratory animals prior to the approval showed that a rare type of thyroid cancer occurred at significantly higher rates among lab animals given Victoza. Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of the drug, discounted those studies, claiming the same issue was not seen among human subjects. Studies and research done since that time appear to disprove that claim. Some studies place the risk of pancreatitis among Victoza users from four to six times that of a person taking an older diabetic drug.

Once patients have experienced repeated bouts of pancreatitis, the risks of developing pancreatic cancer increase substantially. One group known as Public Citizen has demanded a recall of Victoza due to the inherent dangers associated with the drug however as of this date no recall is expected.

May You  Be Entitled to a Victoza Settlement?

The question of whether or not you may be entitled to a Victoza settlement depends, of course, on the level of harm you suffered after taking the drug. If you developed a serious or potentially fatal illness such as pancreatic cancer after taking Victoza you may be entitled to compensation. You deserve to have your medical expenses paid for as well as being compensated for lost wages and pain and suffering. Your potential Victoza damages would depend on the facts surrounding your case. If you are like many Victoza patients, neither you nor your doctor was aware of the potential harm you could suffer from taking Victoza.

Making Sure You Meet the Victoza Statute of Limitations

The Victoza statute of limitations varies considerably from state to state. Texas, as with the majority of states, operates under a two-year statute while some other states have statutes as short as one year or as long as three, four, five or six years. Should a statute be missed, it can be very difficult, if not impossible, to ever receive compensation for your damages.