Darvon Lawsuits
Darvon lawsuits are gaining steam. It is amazing that it has been this long. Darvon and Darvocet were recalled last month after a 35 year history of wreaking havoc.
The cries to recall Darvon began under Jimmy Carter’s administration when the same usual suspects as today – unbelievably, people like Ralph Nader and Sidney Wolfe - were pushing to take Davon off the market because it was both unsafe and ineffective. They lost that battle in 1979 although, incredibly, Darvon’s manufacturer as a condition of avoiding a recall was required to conduct an educational campaign to limit Darvon’s use.
Finally, over 30 years after Darvon dodged the forced recall bullet, the FDA last month announced the Darvon recall, concluding that Darvon’s side effects were just not worth the trouble.
In spite of the number of overdoses on Darvon, the FDA did nothing. Do you know who else did nothing? Lawyers. Few Darvon lawsuits were filed over the last 35 years. Why? People taking Darvon were often at risk for depression so many accidental overdoses were dismissed as suicides. For lawyers now, the recall is changing this trepidation, as is the science linking Darvon to potentially fatal irregular heart rhythms.
Our law firm is reviewing potential Darvon lawsuits for wrongful death or extremely serious injury cases only. If you would like to discuss your potential Darvon lawsuit with a lawyer, call 800-553-8082 or get a free online consultation.
