Vioxx victims must sue within three years
PEF members who may have been harmed by using the popular pain reliever drug Vioxx are being reminded to seek legal consultation as soon as possible. New York State has a three-year statue of limitations law that could prohibit your right and possible entitlement to monetary compensation.
New York residents will be barred from suing Merck & Co, the drug’s manufacturer, unless the action is commenced within three years of suffering the injury, such as a heart attack or stroke.
On September 30, 2004, Merck voluntarily withdrew Vioxx from the market over concerns the drug increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concurrently issued a public health advisory concerning its use. The FDA also concluded that the use of Vioxx might be responsible for more than 27,000 deaths. To date, approximately 700 lawsuits have been filed against Merck concerning Vioxx-related injuries.
The occurrence of a Vioxx-related injury does not automatically entitle the injured party to monetary compensation from Merck. Each individual case must be reviewed by an attorney to assess the likelihood of a viable claim.
— Deborah A. Miles
The
Communicator May 2005
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