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Vioxx Lawsuit Information: What to Expect During Your Legal Action

Despite what the media says, most people in this country have never sued anyone.

For that reason, the decision to exercise your legal rights can sometimes be stressful.

The purpose of this short article is to alleviate some of that stress. We’ll talk about what to expect during the course of your lawsuit, and how to make things easier for yourself, and your attorneys.

As you may know, the firm of Alexander Hawes, LLP is currently investigating potential lawsuits against Merck, the maker of Vioxx. If you’ve been harmed by Vioxx, you are strongly encouraged to contact us immediately, since any delay on your part may jeopardize your potential case.

When you contact us, you should have the following information handy:

1. You name, address, phone, and email (if available).
2. The dates that you were prescribed Vioxx.
3. How much Vioxx you took.
4. If you quit taking Vioxx before the recall, why?
5. What injuries did Vioxx cause and when?
6. Did you have to go to the hospital as a result of Vioxx, and for how long?
7. Did you lose any income as a result of Vioxx, and are you now on disability?
8. Did you have any medical bills or other expenses related to the Vioxx injury?
9. General medical info (date of birth, current conditions, family history of heart disease, smoking history, other medical problems, etc.)
10. Names of your treating doctors and/or hospitals.

That being said, what happens after you actually contact us (your privacy is assured) with the above information and inquire about a lawsuit?

First, we evaluate your case. In some instances, we may not be able to help you. This does not mean that you do not have a case, but rather it means that you do not have a case that we can help you with. If we can’t help you with your potential Vioxx case, you are strongly encouraged to immediately seek another attorney who may be able to help you.

In other situations, we may have to do more research before we can make a decision to take your Vioxx lawsuit. We may, for example, order medical records and other records (with your permission only), or we may call you and ask you more questions. We may even visit you in person, if that would make things easier for you.

Once (and if) we take your case, you will need to be an active participant in the lawsuit. But it is not that hard. From time to time, we may call you and ask you questions. We may send you questionnaires and forms to fill out. We may request that you find certain documents and forward them to us. If you need help with any of this, we are always just a phone call away.

You will quite likely participate in a “deposition.” This is simply a question and answer session in which the attorneys for the defendant(s) (e.g., Merck) will ask you a series of questions about your use of Vioxx. We’ll be right there next to you the whole time, and we’ll prepare you so that you know what to expect, and what kind of questions the defendants are likely to ask.

A vast majority of civil cases (lawsuits) in this country are settled before trial. But our firm is no stranger to the courtroom, and we’ll go to bat for you in court, if we need to. During trial, you’ll be asked questions again, both by us and by the defendants. But don’t worry; we’ll be with you again every step of the way.

If you think that you may have been harmed by Vioxx, you are strongly encouraged to contact us. There is no charge, and no obligation. If we take your case, there is no fee for our services unless we win your case, or settle it in your favor.

On the other hand, if you fail to protect your legal rights now, you may lose the right to be compensated for your harm. ( Persons seeking to preserve any potential legal claims should contact an attorney promptly, since all states have mandatory time periods in which lawsuits must be filed with the courts; otherwise, they may be forever barred).

Our firm has a great deal of experience in representing plaintiffs in “drug” cases, and in fact, is currently pursuing numerous cases against “Metabolife” for very similar injuries.

In addition, we have the resources to handle our own cases. This means that when you call our firm, you talk to your own lawyer who has been assigned to your own case.

Please contact us now about Vioxx . The secure form below only takes a couple of minutes to fill out, but if you are uncomfortable sending your information over the internet, please call our toll-free number at 800.921.1776 to speak to an attorney. The call is free, and there is no obligation. Act now, as delays can harm your case.

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