Numerous health conditions are being brought to our attention by clients who have taken Ozempic. One of the most recent conditions we are learning about and assisting clients with is vision loss. When a product like Ozempic causes you injury or harm, our product liability lawyers are dedicated to protecting your rights and helping you seek the justice and compensation you are legally entitled to. However, before doing this, we must take the time to determine who should be held responsible for your vision loss.
Can I hold the maker of Ozempic responsible for my vision loss?
Depending on the facts and circumstances of your legal case, you may be able to hold the maker of Ozempic, a Danish pharmaceutical company called Novo Nordisk, responsible for your vision loss. Manufacturers are usually the first party that your attorney looks at and often points fingers at when it comes to product liability cases. The reason for this is because they are responsible for ensuring that their products are safe for consumers to use.
When it comes to holding the maker of Ozempic responsible for your vision loss, you and your attorney will need to discuss how and why they should be held liable. A few examples of reasons why makers of products are typically held liable include:
- They made an error in the design of the product: This means that the design or formula behind the medication caused dangerous risks, such as vision loss.
- They made a mistake when manufacturing the product: This means that if there was a mistake made when the medication was being made or manufactured, this likely caused or contributed to the vision loss that individuals are experiencing.
- They failed to warn or provide a label informing consumers of the risks: It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to provide a label on their medications informing consumers about the risks that may arise after taking it. If they failed to do this and knew about the risks associated with Ozempic, they may have misled or hid this important information.
If it is determined that your vision loss occurred because the manufacturer was negligent, made a mistake or error, hid information regarding the vision loss that their product causes, or put profit over their consumers’ health, there is a strong possibility that you can hold them liable for your injuries, conditions, and vision loss.
How do I prove that the manufacturer of Ozempic is liable for my vision loss?
In product liability cases, you must prove that the at-fault party is responsible for the harm and consequences you endured. Therefore, if you want to hold Ozempic’s manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, liable for your vision loss, you will need to show significant proof that the pharmaceutical company created a product that caused your vision loss. To successfully do this, you must establish these four important elements:
- Duty of care: The manufacturer of Ozempic owed you and other patients a duty of care, which was to keep you safe and harm-free while taking their medication.
- Breach of duty: The manufacturer breached their duty by creating a harmful product, design or manufacturing flaws, failing to provide sufficient warnings or instructions, hiding the risks of Ozempic, and more.
- Causation: There is a direct connection between Ozempic and your vision loss.
- Damages: You experienced permanent vision loss, medical and ophthalmology expenses, lost income and benefits due to no longer being able to work or do your job, pain and suffering, and more.
What steps should I take to pursue a claim and hold the makers of Ozempic liable?
There are certain steps you must take to pursue a claim and hold the makers of Ozempic liable for your vision loss. An Ozempic vision loss lawyer can guide you through every step and ensure that you know and understand everything happening with your case. Here are five steps we recommend taking:
- Seek medical attention right away: As soon as you start experiencing eye or vision problems, you should seek medical attention right away. Let the doctor or ophthalmologist know what is going on and find out whether there are any treatment options that can help you. Most of the time, vision loss is permanent, but your doctor may be able to recommend specific treatments to keep you as comfortable as possible.
- Make sure you document everything: You should write down or record everything your doctor says, take photos or videos of your prescriptions, and write down any of the effects that you experience each day. This information will give the insurance company an inside look at what you are going through due to taking the medication.
- Collect and preserve evidence: You should collect and preserve all evidence, such as photos, prescriptions, bills, receipts, medical records, doctor’s notes, and more. By having this evidence ready, you may be able to strengthen your claim.
- Hire an Ozempic vision loss attorney: If you do not have an attorney yet, it is crucial that you consult with one who is experienced in Ozempic vision loss cases. They will be able to look over your case, determine how successful it will be, and help you take prompt legal action to potentially secure the justice and compensation you are owed.
- Allow your attorney to handle negotiations and communicate with insurance companies: Pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk use high-powered insurance companies that will do whatever it takes to get their client off the hook regardless of their negligent behavior or wrongdoings. Therefore, it is essential to allow your attorney to handle the negotiations and communicate with the insurance company. If they fail to cooperate or a fair settlement cannot be reached, your attorney will let you know if it is recommended to file a lawsuit and take the case to court.
If you suffered vision loss after taking Ozempic, the product liability attorneys at Kwartler Manus, LLC can help. Throughout the years, we have developed an impressive track record for helping individuals successfully stand up and fight against large and powerful corporations and pharmaceutical companies. Even if your product liability claim is denied, we will file a lawsuit, take it to trial, and do all that we can to convince the judge or jury that Ozempic caused your vision loss. Please schedule a free consultation at our office in Philadelphia or Cherry Hill to get started today.