Pradaxa (dabigatran) is an oral blood-thinning medication prescribed to prevent blood clots and treat conditions caused by these clots, like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Made by Boehringer Ingelheim, Pradaxa was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2010.
Since then, Pradaxa has been reported to cause some serious, possibly life-threatening complications.
If you or someone you love has been harmed by Pradaxa, you may have legal options for:
An attorney at Bell & Pollock, P.C. is ready to explain your legal options, answer your questions and help you take the right steps to get on the road to justice and recovery.
Initial consultations are free, and there is NO fee for our services unless compensation is obtained for your claim.
Though touted to be more effective and easier to use than competing anticoagulants (like warfarin and Xarelto), Pradaxa can reportedly increase the risk of uncontrollable bleeding, particularly gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhaging. If serious, uncontrollable bleeding is not treated with the antidote (Praxbind, which is also made by Boehringer Ingelheim), it can be fatal.
Other serious complications that have been linked to Pradaxa include (and may not be limited to):
Over the years, the FDA has taken various actions to evaluate Pradaxa’s risks and warn the public about them. The following timeline highlights some of these actions:
The FDA continues to monitor the risks associated with Pradaxa and urges doctors and patients to report adverse events related to Pradaxa to the MedWatch Program.
Those who have been hurt after taking Pradaxa, as well as families who have lost loved ones to fatal Pradaxa complications, will likely have a claim against Boehringer Ingelheim.
In fact, Boehringer Ingelheim has already paid out hundreds of millions of dollars to settle Pradaxa claims, many of which have alleged that Boehringer:
A lawyer at Bell & Pollock, P.C. can determine whether you have a Pradaxa claim and, if so, help you pursue your best options for compensation and justice. Experienced at going up against pharmaceutical companies and other formidable opponents, we can help you hold Boehringer Ingelheim liable for the injuries and losses you have suffered due to Pradaxa.
A drug injury attorney at Bell & Pollock, P.C. is ready to provide you with answers about your potential Pradaxa claim.
Call (303)795-5900 or email our firm for a free, no obligations consultation with one of our lawyers.
As tireless champions of the people, we are dedicated to helping our clients protect their rights, recover from negligence and achieve the best possible resolutions. Backing our exceptional advocacy is our unflinching dedication to providing responsive, personal service. At Bell & Pollock, P.C., we always prioritize our clients’ needs and objectives, and our clients can count on us to tirelessly fight for successful outcomes.
Let us put our skills, insight and experience to work helping you recover.
From offices conveniently located in Denver, Greenwood Village, and Steamboat Springs, our lawyers represent clients from across the nation in Pradaxa claims and other dangerous drug cases.