Thousands of patients have alleged to have suffered the more serious internal bleeding and other adverse effects after using Xarelto. The harm these patients have endured has become burdensome that they have contemplated taking legal steps such as Xarelto class action lawsuits, if applicable and favorable. Sources such as http://www.xareltoclassaction.us/ have reported that lawsuits have already been filed against the manufacturer and distributor Xarelto which have been identified as Bayer AG and Janssen Pharmaceutica, respectively.
Compensatory Damages in a Personal Liability Lawsuit
Like the other personal injury lawsuits that have been resolved in favor of the victims, claimants will be entitled to damages which are meant to compensate for their economic and non-economic losses. If merited, plaintiffs found liable for the injuries sustained by the patient may be asked to pay punitive damages.
If Xarelto will be found by the jury guilty, then the patient may be awarded the following damages.
Cost of treatment and medical expenses.
A patient may be entitled to compensatory damages to cover the costs of treating the complication, including medications, professional services, use of medical facilities, and other medical-related expenses. These damages will take into consideration the past and future medical condition of the claimant.
Cost of disability
If a patient becomes disabled after suffering internal bleeding caused by Xarelto, damages may be awarded to cover the changes a patient may have to make in his or her day to day existence due to the disability. This is very relevant especially if the disability is a very serious one.
Loss of past and future income
While undergoing treatment or recovering from the complication, a patient may recover lost income. If the injury continues in the future, damages may also include loss of future income.
Pain and suffering
In most cases of personal injury, a patient may have to bear physical and emotional pains. Aside from feeling angry, frustrated, hopeless, a victim may not enjoy life fully. All these may be compensated in the form of damages for pain and suffering.
Loss of consortium
In cases of patients who are married, damages for loss of consortium may be awarded. This is not only to compensate for the loss of sexual relations, but will also include loss of affection, comfort, companionship, and society. This is the reason why the spouse of the injured party is named plaintiff in the Xarelto lawsuit.
Importance of Legal Assistance
These are just some of the damages a claimant may avail in her Xarelto lawsuit. There are other special damages that may be awarded, which your counsel will explain. Aside from explaining all legal aspects, your counsel will guide you all the way from start until a decision is reached. This is why it helps to have competent and experienced legal representation.
Reference:
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