Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare but life-threatening skin condition that is often linked to an allergic reaction to certain medications. Most people have never heard of SJS, however, millions of consumers use products that could cause this dangerous condition every single day. If you’ve been diagnosed with SJS, you may be wondering about your legal rights. In the event your doctor misdiagnosed your condition or missed the diagnosis altogether, you may have the right to file a lawsuit. But SJS isn’t the only disease you should be aware of. Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) is a condition that is linked to SJS, albeit more serious. If you or a loved one have developed SJS or TEN after taking one of the many over-the-counter or prescription medications linked to the conditions, please contact the Stevens-Johnson Syndrome lawyers at Wormington & Bollinger today. You may be eligible to seek compensation with the assistance of one of our experienced bad drug attorneys.

Medications Linked to SJS

 One of the scariest facts about SJS is that it can be caused by almost any medication, including sedatives, anticonvulsants, antibiotics, and painkillers. Some of the medications that have been linked to SJS and TEN include:

• Ibuprofen
• Bactrim
• Aleve
• Excedrin
• Lamical
• Carbamazepine
• Norfloxacin
• Penicillin and other sulfa-based antibiotics

These are just a handful of the drugs we see most commonly linked to cases of SJS. In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) required that many of the above over-the-counter and prescription medications included a label warning of the increased risk of developing SKS. Some of the drugs that added this warning were Children’s Motrin, Motrin, Advil Migraine, Advil Cold & Sinus, and Tolectin.

How Do I Pursue a Lawsuit?

SJS is a scary, life-threatening disease that affects the mucous membranes of the skin, resulting in a whole body rash, blisters, and open wounds. Drug manufacturers have an obligation to ensure their products are not only safe but come with accurate instructions and warnings. This is done in order to guide doctors and other healthcare providers when it comes to making decisions pertaining to treatment. In the event a drug did not have the proper warning and it was prescribed to someone who then developed SJS, the manufacturer may be held liable.

The attorneys at Wormington & Bollinger have helped thousands of patients pursue claims against doctors, hospitals, and drug manufacturers alike after developing SJS. When a drug maker fails to fulfill their duty of care, or if a doctor does not do their research and prescribes a drug that is known to cause SJS, they may be held accountable. Some of the damage that patients with SJS may be able to recover compensation for include:

• Medical bills and expenses
• Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
• Loss of income
• Inability to work

Please contact Wormington & Bollinger a call today to learn more about your rights and what steps should be taken when filing a Stevens-Johnson Syndrome lawsuit.