SJS is a skin disease that can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated early. In most cases it is caused by a reaction to a drug and in rare cases the cause can be bacteria. Diagnosis in many patients is delayed due to the symptoms of the condition. Symptoms include fever, flu like symptoms, rashes and fatigue that make it harder for the doctor to trace them back to a particular drug. In most reported cases, the patient’s condition worsens and becomes irreversible. However, in cases where doctors find the drug that is causing the condition, it is possible for patients to take the drug’s manufacturer to court and demand compensation.

Your Options

In the case of the doctor confirming that a certain drug has caused you your skin condition can take several routes to get compensation. You can individually file a lawsuit against the manufacturer or you can be part of a class action lawsuit. A class action lawsuit is where several people who have experienced similar reactions from a particular drug come together and file a claim. Filing a class action lawsuit makes your case stronger, increases chances of winning and is cheaper. Settlements are usually split between all the parties that are part of the claim.

What You Should Know

Before anyone files a claim against drug manufacturers they should be fully informed about what they are standing up against. Drug manufacturers usually hire the best attorneys to represent them and can spend a lot of resources on saving themselves from any legal battle and public shaming. Legally, the affected party might have the right to demand compensation, however they might not have the resources or access to quality legal representation. This means that they may lack the right kind of evidence to prove that the concerned drug caused SJS, their lawyer may not build a case strong enough to get them the compensation they deserve or the attorney may not have the experience to legally represent clients affected by drugs.

SJS is a condition that has been medically recognized but it is quite challenging to diagnose and even more challenging to stand up to those who have caused it. The attorneys at Wormington & Bollinger recognize this challenge and have been working for years on cases involving claims against drugs that cause SJS. Our special team of attorneys work with medical experts to gather strong medical evidence against the relevant drug and make sure that the patient is fully involved but not burdened with technical legal work. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with SJS (as a result of a drug) contact our team at Wormington and Bollinger to talk about your health journey and the best legal path forward.