Actos lawyers say you have rights if you suffered harm from taking this drug

Legal advisors guide the way for diabetics who took Actos

Actos lawyers speaking to the Associated Press news service contended that drug manufacturers have a duty to ensure that the medications they make — and that you take — are genuinely safe.

However, the Actos lawyers maintained, it appears that Actos developer Takeda Pharmaceuticals did not take adequate, reasonable steps to protect you and others like you who were prescribed Actos (or the generic form, pioglitazone).

As a result, hundreds upon hundreds of diabetics — possibly even you — have needlessly suffered bladder cancer and heart attacks, along with other harmful Actos side-effects.

And the injury seldom stops there, for victims of Actos typically find themselves incapable of working or unable to enjoy the comforts of the life they previously led.

Victims of Actos are paying a steep price for a product sold to them as a medical marvel. If you are among those harmed by Actos, you may be entitled to compensation for your injury or injuries.

To receive money that can pay for the medical bills you racked up as a result of treatment for your Actos injury or that can reimburse you for lost income and other costs, you first must sue the manufacturer of Actos.

This may sound like a daunting task, especially if you've never before sued a large company.

Fortunately, Actos lawyers stand ready to help you by making your case on your behalf. They are experts in presenting to the judge and jury the facts concerning your Actos injury in the strongest possible terms.

Even better, the federal Food and Drug Administration wants answers — this is a development that could fortify any arguments made for you by the Actos lawyers whom you choose to represent you. Specifically, the FDA — after seeing multi-year data showing that long-term Actos takers run a 40% higher risk of bladder cancer — advised doctors to discuss the drug's risks with patients reporting a history of bladder cancer.

Contact an Actos lawyer for more information about your legal rights and options.