Proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs such as Nexium have been recently shown to cause bone decalcification, which over time can lead to bone fractures. This decrease in bone density has been compared to moderate to severe osteoporosis, a health threatening condition that leaves bones brittle and frail. Fractures of the pelvis, or hip, can pose a serious health problem to those of any age group. More vulnerable to the dangers of these fractures, however, are the elderly. Reports suggest that one in five seniors who suffer a pelvic fracture can die within one year of the injury.

 

Have you or a loved one suffered a hip fracture while taking the prescription drug Nexium? If so, our law office can help. Dedicated national Nexium hip fracture attorney Brian White has the background and experience in products liability lawsuits to make your case a success. It is only with an aggressive litigation approach that a dangerous drug lawsuit be fruitful, and that is exactly how attorney White handles each and every case.

 

Hip Fracture Warning

 

Starting in May of 2010, the Federal Drug Administration began to order manufacturers of proton-pump inhibitor drugs to provide more detailed information about potential side effects they may cause. One such warning that AstraZeneca, the makers of Nexium, was instructed to warn consumers about is the risk of possible hip fractures due to long term PPI use.

 

The dangers of proton-pump inhibitor drugs in one British study showed that people who took acid reducing drugs increased their risk of hip fractures by 44%

 

It is due to this failure to warn, also known as a marketing defect, that victims of Nexium hip fractures can now be heard. Companies are required by Federal law to provide adequate warning information on products they market to consumers. When companies fail to warn of such dangers, they can be held liable for the damages that their drugs cause. Victims can seek compensation for medical bills, pain, suffering, and other expenses caused by taking these dangerous drugs.

 

Aggressive Drug Injury Representation

 

If you or a loved one have suffered a hip fracture while taking Nexium, contact our law office to discuss your rights as a victim. Many other people taking Nexium have filed claims of personal injury against AsraZeneca for this dangerous drug. Extensive financial compensation may be entitled to you if you have been injured. At our law office, experienced Nexium hip fracture attorney Brian White can provide the aggressive representation you need in this time. Pharmaceutical giants, such as AstraZeneca, can be too challenging for lesser experienced attorneys to take on. Attorney White is unrelenting in his pursuit of justice for those injured by dangerous drugs and will not rest until your case is settled.

 

Hip fractures caused as a result of taking Nexium, in addition to being incredibly painful, can have lifelong repercussions. Victims may feel the effects of this dangerous drug for the rest of their lives. While initially prescribed for heartburn, acid reflux, or GERD, this drug has been linked to these serious injuries. Contact our law firm today if you have been injured, you may be entitled to substantial financial compensation.

 

Our national law office can be reached at 877.335.1175. We can also be contacted via e-mail and we will get back to you shortly. Your initial consultation is always personable and cost free — in fact we won’t charge you anything unless we win your case. Contact us today to start processing your drug injury case.