Ketek Liver Failure

Lawyer for Ketek Liver Failure Lawsuit
Ketek (telithromycin) has been associated with rare cases of serious liver injury and liver failure with four reported deaths and one liver transplant after the administration of Ketek. If you have Ketek liver failure or if a family member has died after due to Ketek liver failure, a lawyer at PritzkerOlsen, P.A., a nationally-recognized law firm, is available for a free consultation. You may reach us toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or by filling out our online consultation form.

Senior partner Fred Pritzker has over 30 years of experience and focuses his practice on complex product liability cases. In recognition of his achievements, other lawyers have selected him for inclusion in the The Best Lawyers in America.

FDA Warns of Ketek Liver Failure
June 29, 2006 - “We are advising both patients taking Ketek and their doctors to be on the alert for signs and symptoms of liver problems," said Dr. Steven Galson, Director for FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "Patients experiencing such signs or symptoms should discontinue Ketek and seek medical evaluation, which may include tests for liver function." The signs and symptoms of Ketek liver failure include fatigue, malaise, loss of appetite, nausea, yellow skin and dark-colored urine.

Ketek Liver Failure and Label Modifications
Since June of 2006, the FDA has worked with the manufacturer to modify the labeling of Ketek. In addition to Ketek liver failure, Ketek can also cause visual disturbances and loss of vision. In addition, Ketek can cause the exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, a disease that causes muscle.

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AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman have been given the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell for attorney, AV Preeminent. An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.

Adjunct Teaching Position At U of M Law School

Attorney Brendan Flaherty has accepted an adjunct teaching position at the University of Minnesota Law School. For the 2011 spring semester, Flaherty will teach a course entitled "Practice and Professionalism," which will introduce students to foundational lawyering skills and professional responsibility issues.

Attorney Elliot Olsen Speaks at Conference

Attorney Elliot Olsen recently spoke at the Seventh Annual LifeScience Alley Conference in Minneapolis on Preemption and the Future of Medical Device Litigation. He appeared with Randall Pattee of Lindquist and Vennum and Jean Lance, VP of corporate legal and general counsel for Boston Scientific.

Named Super Lawyer

In recognition of their achievements, Attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman were named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. According to Super Lawyers, "The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource to assist attorneys and consumers in the search for legal counsel."

Brendan Flaherty Named a Rising Star

In recognition of his achievements, Attorney Brendan Flaherty was named a 2010 Rising Star by Minnesota Law & Politics. Only 2.5 percent of the state’s lawyers are included on the list, which highlights Minnesota’s best up-and-coming legal talent.

Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America

Fred Pritzker has been notified that he will again be listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury litigation.

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