Understanding Truvada

Truvada is the brand name for Gilead Pharmaceuticals’ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TFD) product, which entered the marketplace in 2012 as a proactive way for people to reduce the chance of contracting HIV. Upon release, Gilead disclosed a variety of known side effects, including stomach pain, nausea, dizziness, and insomnia.

However, several people have come forward alleging that Gilead knew that Truvada could cause more serious and even life-threatening complications, including new or worsening kidney problems as well as a weakening in their bones. If Gilead was aware of these side effects but failed to inform the public, they then breached their duty to provide a safe product to consumers.

A dedicated attorney could help to evaluate a person’s symptoms and determine if there is a link to taking Truvada. In doing so, they could also investigate how Gilead may have attempted to hide the side effects of Truvada.

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Pursuing Claims Under a Mass Tort

Taking on a massive pharmaceutical corporation such as Gilead can be an intimidating, expensive, and time-consuming endeavor. These companies employ large legal teams to fight legal claims against them and protect their profits. Understandably, injured individuals may hesitate to come forward with a claim.

However, the law provides injured people with another method. By joining into a mass tort, plaintiffs can pool their resources to strengthen their cases together. Members of a mass tort can share evidence, work with a single expert witness, and rely on a single set of depositions to pursue their claims.

According to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 23, plaintiffs must petition a court for mass tort certification. They must be able to prove that:

  • Multiple plaintiffs suffered an injury because of a common defendant
  • The facts of the plaintiffs’ cases are substantially similar
  • A traditional joinder of the claims would be prohibitive

A Truvada lawyer could help determine if a mass tort offers a plaintiff a better chance of success. Depending on the circumstances, they could work to establish a new mass tort or to help people to join already existing claims.

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Call a Truvada Attorney for Help Pursuing a Claim

The popular anti-HIV drug Truvada may carry an increased risk of kidney disease and loss of bone density that its manufacturer failed to disclose. People who have taken this drug and suffered these complications may be able to demand significant compensation from negligent drug makers.

Succeeding with such a claim requires you to prove that Gilead Pharmaceuticals hid information concerning the additional risks of Truvada, which in turn could involve filing complicated lawsuits against massive legal departments. Fortunately, you do not have to face this challenge alone

A Truvada lawyer could work to find the connection between your injuries and your taking of Truvada, then walk you through the necessary steps to demand compensation from negligent or deceptive drug companies. You can speak with a Lafayette personal injury lawyer to help you pursue compensation.

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