So what is Vioxx, and why is there a lawsuit? Vioxx is used to treat arthritis and the pain symptoms it causes. There is a lawsuit against it's maker, Merck, because it has been shown to cause an increase of heart attacks, blood clots, and strokes. So why is this such a high-priced keyword? Well, like with the mesothelioma/asbestos lawsuits, lawyers want to file class-action suits that attract huge verdicts in their favor, netting them a nice cut. More clients make for a bigger class-action suit, which means more money for them. It may cost them $200 to get a new client for their class-action suit, but having that client may increase the verdict by $1 million, which may mean $100,000 or more in their pockets. The lawyers rule the world, we just live here.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Vioxx Lawsuit
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