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Vioxx is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which was used to treat painful conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and menstrual pain.
It was prescribed from 1999 until 2004 when its manufacturers, Merck & Co voluntarily withdrew it from the global market.
The withdrawal of Vioxx was made after a study suggested that people taking the drug were more likely to suffer from cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks or strokes.
It has now been recognised that Vioxx has caused a number of people harm and a jury in Texas found that the drug had actually contributed to the death of one man. Merck & Co were ordered to pay $253m damages.
If you have been injured by Vioxx or any other medicine or medical device, you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation.
All injury claims are subject to strict time-limits; therefore you should seek immediate claim advice. For more information about time-limits contact us or visit our questions answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all matters relating to personal injury and will be able to advise you as to whether or not you have a valid claim. Our specialist lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a compensation claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.
If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for yourself. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.