You Can Sue for Liver Failure that Caused Injury or Wrongful Death
The OxyElite Pro hepatitis outbreak has caused over 20 cases of liver failure and other liver damage in Hawaii. To date, 11 people have been hospitalized, including 2 people who had liver transplants and one person who died, according to the FDA. The FDA and CDC expect the outbreak to grow, both in Hawaii and in other states.
You Have Legal Rights
If you have been harmed in this outbreak, you have legal rights. With years of experience seeking justice for people injured by dangerous pathogens like hepatitis, Pritzker Hageman attorneys help hepatitis victims sue for liver failure.
“Manufacturers and distributors of supplements do not have to go through a clinical trial process to put dietary supplements on the market,” said Fred Pritzker, whose product safety team recently won $45 million for clients injured by another over-the-counter medical product.
We have been contacted by people affected by this outbreak. The severity of the disease has resulted in wrongful death, surgery, long hospital stays and job loss. Settlements for victims should adequately compensate for all expenses and losses, including amounts for expected future expenses, losses, pain and emotional suffering. In the case of wrongful death, any settlement should compensate for the loss of the care and comfort of the loved one, hospital expenses, lost income and other lawful damages.
You can contact our attorneys for a free consultation here. They have handled cases similar to these and can help you get the compensation you deserve.