Zostavax
Did you or a loved one receive the Zostavax vaccine?
If you or a loved one received the Zostavax vaccine and suffered injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Zostavax is a vaccine used to prevent shingles, but it has been linked to serious injuries, including vision loss, hearing loss, and nerve damage.
We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that injuries from a dangerous vaccine can have on your life. Our experienced personal injury attorneys are here to help you fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
What Is the Lawsuit About?
The Zostavax lawsuits claim drug manufacturer Merck failed to warn patients and their doctors that the Zostavax vaccine, intended to prevent shingles, can actually cause shingles.
Zostavax is one of two zoster vaccines currently available (the other is Shingrix, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline). Zostavax was the first such vaccine to be available in the U.S. when it gained FDA approval in 2006. At that time, the Journal of the American Medical Society reported that Zostavax reduced the incidence of shingles by half, based on a study of 38,000 older adults who were given the vaccine.
Like all vaccines, Zostavax contains a live, weakened form of the virus it is intended to guard against – in this case, varicella-zoster, the virus responsible for chickenpox as well as shingles. The purpose is to “alert” the immune system so that it can more effectively suppress the virus present in the patient’s body. However, those whose conditions were made worse after getting the vaccine claim that the warning label for Zostavax failed to adequately address that Zostavax could actually cause shingles.
There is also evidence to indicate that Zostavax can be fatal. Based on reports to the FDA Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System, there were over 1,100 serious reactions to the vaccine – more than 8 percent of which caused the patient’s death.
Why Would I Qualify For This Lawsuit?
If Any of the Questions Below Apply To You, You May Qualify:
- Can you provide legal documentation that you are at least 18 years of age or older?
- Have you had the Zostavax vaccine?
- Did you suffer from necrotizing retinitis, hematoma (unusual bruising and swelling), itchiness (pruritis), muscle and joint pain, and pulmonary edema (fluid buildup around the lungs).
- If you said YES, you may be eligible for legal action against the manufacturer.
Will This Process Cost Me Money or a Lot of My Time?
At The Angell Law Firm, we are committed to taking care of our clients and investigating each case in-depth in order to build a strong claim. You will not have any out-of-pocket costs for initiating a lawsuit against the manufacturers of Zostavax.
How It Works
- Your personal injury attorneys do not require any payment upfront
- Attorneys don’t get paid until your case is won.
- If you do not win your lawsuit, there is no money owed to your legal team.
We want you to be able to focus on healing and spending time with loved ones. That is why we will handle every step of the process for you with professionalism and confidentiality.
How Much Money May I Be Entitled To?
You may be eligible to receive monetary damages resulting from the vaccine Zostavax and all related expenses that followed. Lawsuits are still ongoing and no settlement amounts have been reported yet.
What You Need to Know
- Substantial compensation may be available.
- Amounts may vary on a case-by-case basis.
- Eligible expenses include medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering.
- Each case is unique and will be thoroughly investigated by The Angell Law Firm.
The Zostavax lawsuits claim drug manufacturer Merck failed to warn patients and their doctors that the Zostavax vaccine, intended to prevent shingles, can actually cause shingles.
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How Much Money May I Be Entitled To?
You may be eligible to receive monetary damages resulting from the vaccine Zostavax and all related expenses that followed. Lawsuits are still ongoing and no settlement amounts have been reported yet.
What You Need to Know
- Substantial compensation may be available.
- Amounts may vary on a case-by-case basis.
- Eligible expenses include medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering.
- Each case is unique and will be thoroughly investigated by The Angell Law Firm.
The Zostavax lawsuits claim drug manufacturer Merck failed to warn patients and their doctors that the Zostavax vaccine, intended to prevent shingles, can actually cause shingles.