Fen-Phen

Fen-Phen was a weight-loss drug marketed by American Home Products, also known as Wyeth. This drug caused potentially fatal heart valve problems in many patients. The drug was eventually pulled from the market in 1997, and over 50,000 law suits were brought against Wyeth. It is estimated that Wyeth is responsible for damages of over $14 billion to date.

While most people have received compensation for their damages, some have experienced additional health complications from their use of Fen-Phen and may be eligible to receive further compensation. The attorneys at Guerra Moore represented many of these individuals in the initial Fen-Phen litigation and want get in contact with you if you have experienced further complications from Fen-Phen.

Many of these people contracted valvular heart disease from using Fen-Phen but didn’t require surgery at the time that their case was resolved. However, these conditions have worsened since receiving compensation and these victims have now had to have surgery to repair or replace their heart valves. If this is the case with you or a loved one, you are entitled to receive further compensation to pay for these costly surgeries.

It is important to know that already having resolved your initial claim against Wyeth does not preclude you from receiving further compensation as a result of additional complications from using Fen-Phen. Your new complications will be an additional filing in this Fen-Phen case. These new complications constitute a new claim that can filed be against the makers of Fen-Phen. If your heart disease caused by Fen-Phen has worsened to the point that you require heart valve surgery, it is important to speak to a qualified attorney immediately about your case.

When choosing an attorney to handle your Fen-Phen case, it is important to choose a lawyer that has taken part in Fen-Phen litigation from the beginning. Guerra & Moore has been a part of the litigation against Wyeth since the drug was pulled from the shelves in the late 1990s. The attorneys at Guerra & Moore understand the litigation and know what you will be entitled to as a result of your injuries. The last thing you should be worried about is complex litigation. You and your loved ones need to be focused on getting healthy and recovering your quality of life. Let an experienced Fen-Phen attorney handle your care for you. Contact the attorneys at Guerra & Moore today if you have suffered from further complications from using the weight-loss drug Fen-Phen.