Promethazine Lawsuit: Gangrene and Amputation from Phenergan (Wyeth) and other Promethazine Products

The following information on a promethazine lawsuit (Phenergan lawsuit) is provided by Pritzker Olsen law firm. Our attorneys have appeared on CBS News, Fox News and local television stations. If you are interested in a promethazine lawsuit, please contact Pritzker Olsen toll free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit our online form for a free consultation. You will have no up-front costs, and we are not paid unless you win.

PROMETHAZINE LAWSUIT UPDATE: Lawsuits have been filed against Wyeth alleging intravenous administration of Phenergan, a promethazine product, caused gangrene, resulting in amputation. Our law firm is investigating these cases, and our lawyers have recovered over 20 million dollars for people injured by medical products.

Intravenous promethazine lawsuit FDA is requiring a Boxed Warning for promethazine hydrochloride injection products to better communicate the risks of severe tissue injury, including gangrene, associated with intravenous administration of promethazine, which is marketed under the brand name Phenergan (Wyeth and Baxter).

Promethazine-associated gangrene has led to amputations in several patients, according to the FDA and lawsuits filed in state courts.

The Boxed Warning will remind practitioners that due to the risks of intravenous injection, the preferred route of administration is deep intramuscular injection and that subcutaneous injection (intravenous administration) is contraindicated.

NOTE: A promethazine lawsuit could involve both product liability and medical malpractice claims.

Promethazine Lawsuit: Amputation Victim Compensation

If you hire Pritzker Olsen law firm, our lawyers will immediately investigate your case, determine what parties are liable (who can be sued for money to compensate you) and learn about you and how your amputation has affected your life. The goals are to get you the most money possible and to get you the justice you deserve.

Compensation for amputation victims can include any of the following:

Medical expenses
Cost of care
Lost income
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Disability
Disfigurement
Loss of quality of life
Other damages

To contact an attorney at Pritzker Olsen, please call 1-888-377-8900 or submit our online form for a free consultation. You will have no up-front costs, and we are not paid unless you win.

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