Accutane Lawsuit - Your Legal Options

Introduced to the market more than 25 years ago, Accutane has since been prescribed to more than 13 million patients worldwide. While the medication has been widely used, it has recently been linked to a number of serious side effects including birth defects, depression and inflammatory bowel disease.

Why do some patients wish to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Accutane?

Many patients feel that Roche Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Accutane, did not sufficiently warn patients about the potential for serious side effects with the medication. Patients who have experienced severe side effects of Accutane have begun to file lawsuits against the company in order to obtain compensation for their medical expenses and suffering.

What are my legal options?

Legal assistance is available to patients who took Accutane and experienced certain adverse events. If you were prescribed Accutane and experienced severe side effects with your treatment, you may wish to file a lawsuit to cover the cost of medical expenses, pain and suffering caused by the drug. For additional information, please call 1-800-439-8180.

How do I file an Accutane lawsuit?

Usually the first step in filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Accutane is finding an experienced lawyer who will represent your case. A lawyer will evaluate your case, walk you through the legal process and serve as your advocate in the fight to receive compensation for your medical expenses and suffering.

If you have experienced severe side effects with Accutane and wish to file a lawsuit, or even if you simply wish to find out more information about your legal options, please fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation.

What conditions have prompted patients to file Accutane lawsuits?

A number of individuals who claim they developed serious inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease because of Accutane have recently filed lawsuits against Roche Pharmaceuticals. Earlier this year, a man who developed inflammatory bowel disease after taking the medication was awarded more than $25 million by a New Jersey jury for his case.

A number of other individuals have filed lawsuits against Accutane because their newborns experienced birth defects after being exposed to the medication in the womb. Other individuals, including the famous congressman Bart Stupak, have filed lawsuits against Accutane because they believe their loved ones were driven to commit suicide after taking the medication.