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A Bextra class action is classed as a civil proceeding, and this is where a lawsuit is brought against Pfizer, the manufacturer of Bextra, by a group of people that have all suffered – or are still suffering – similar health problems that stem from taking this medication. With a Bextra class action, one or two of the parties involved are able to file the complaint and the claim on behalf of the rest of group involved in the proceeding as well as on behalf of themselves. This is a large scale lawsuit, along the same lines as a standard drugs litigation lawsuit but done on a mass basis. The purpose of a Bextra class action lawsuit is to seek compensation for all members of the class action for harm, injuries and expenses experienced through taking Bextra.
With a Bextra class action, parties can claim for a range of things, such as physical and mental pain and suffering, loss of income through lost time at work, medical expenses incurred due to harm caused by Bextra, and any other harm or ill health caused by the drug. If a Bextra class action is successful, the settlement received is paid out to all parties named on the Bextra class action, which means that the settlement received has to be split between all parties that are part of the suit.
Before deciding upon a Bextra class action as a route to claim compensation, you need to weigh up the pros and cons of a Bextra class action in comparison to an individual Bextra lawsuit. Filing as part of a Bextra class action lawsuit does have its advantages. Firstly, it will cost you less to file a Bextra class action suit, because there will be a number of you filing the claim so the costs can be shared. Secondly, the number of affected people involved in a Bextra class action lawsuit can give strength to the claim, which means that you would stand a better chance of success in many cases if you file as part of a Bextra class action lawsuit.
There is also one main disadvantage to filing as part of a Bextra class action lawsuit. Because the lawsuit is filed on behalf of a number of people suffering the same or very similar ill effects for the same reason (in this case, from taking Bextra) then the compensation received would have to be shared amongst all parties involved in the claim, whereas with an individual suit any settlement received would belong to the claimant as there would only be one claimant involved. Hence, you can end up with far less by way of financial compensation when you go through a Bextra class action lawsuit.
Bextra is a cox-2 inhibitor that was approved in November 2001 by the Food and Drugs Administration. Like other cox-2 inhibitors, this drug was welcomes as some sort of miracle drug because it appeared to provide the benefits of a traditional non-steroid inflammatory drug without the associated gastric disorders that came with most NSAIDs. However, despite the lowered risk of stomach problems, Bextra did come with a string of common side effects, as well as a few potentially lethal side effects such as deadly skin diseases or allergic reactions. And following the recall of another very similar cox-2 inhibitor, Vioxx, in September 2004 due to strong links with heart attacks and strokes, there is increasing concern that Bextra may also increase the risks of heart trouble and strokes. Investigations are being carried out into Bextra and other cox-2s to see if there is any substance to these concerns.
A number of Bextra class action lawsuits and individual suits have already been filed against the manufacturer of the drug, Pfizer, and it is anticipated that this number is to increase. If any links are found with regards to Bextra and increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, this could spawn a fresh influx of both Bextra class action suits and individual claims.
Anyone affected by this drug is advised to contact a qualified and experienced drug litigation lawyer with a view to filing for compensation. An experienced Bextra lawyer can offer advice on the best course of action to take, and depending on the strength of your case can advise whether to file as part of a Bextra class action suit or as an individual.
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