Taxotere Lawsuit Attorneys
Have you or a loved one suffered permanent baldness after taking Taxotere? Contact our law office today to discuss your claim. Depending on the nature of your damages, you may be entitled to compensation.
What is Taxotere?
Taxotere is a chemotherapy drug used to treat breast cancer in women. The drug is made by Sanofi SA and is administered intravenously. The drug works by interfering with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Taxotere Side Effects
Several studies have been conducted which suggest a direct link between the use of Taxotere and the development of permanent hair loss (alopecia). Alopecia is a potential side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The condition may occur at any location of the body. Alopecia causes hair to become thin and dryer. There are three main types of Alopecia:
Taxotere Lawsuits
Several plaintiffs have filed claims against Taxotere manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis. Claims center around the company’s failure to warn patients of the high risk of permanent hair loss that is associated with ingesting the drug. The claim states that if plaintiffs would have been better notified of the hair loss side effects, they would have sought out an alternative treatment.
In 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the warning label for Taxotere to include the risk of permanent hair loss. Several claimants suffer from loss of quality of life due to permanent hair loss.
Hire Our Taxotere Lawsuit Attorneys
Contact our law office to discuss your Taxotere injury claim. Taxotere is not a class action lawsuit as each victim is filing separate claims. We are currently accepting new Taxotere claims and can provide you with legal guidance on how to best proceed in obtaining the maximum compensation for your injury.