eskie13:My otherwise healthy young dog (3.5 years
old) developed bleeding stomach ulcers upon
receiving Metacam after a successful torn
ligament surgery and had to be
re-hospitalized. Seeking reimbursement for
hospital expenses plus damages, directly from
the product manufacturer and the lawyers fee.
I'm sympathetic to your dog's condition, but that's not going to happen.
Metacam is an NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
Like any users of any NSAID (people or animals) some will have anywhere from minor to serious reactions.
In fact, the Metacam website has the following disclaimer:
- As a class, cyclo-oxygenase inhibitory NSAIDs may be associated with gastrointestinal, kidney, or liver side effects. The most common side effects reported in field studies were vomiting and soft stool/diarrhea. These are usually mild, but may be serious. If side effects occur, pet owners should halt therapy and contact their veterinarian. Pets should be evaluated for pre-existing conditions and currently prescribed medications prior to treatment with Metacam, then monitored regularly while on therapy. Concurrent use with another NSAID, corticosteroid, or nephrotoxic medication should be avoided or monitored closely. Please refer to the package insert for complete product information or visit www.metacam.us.
http://www.bi-vetmedic...
A disclaimer like that means you would be unlikely to ever collect a nickel from the manufacturer.
Millions of people routinely use Ibuprofen, Motrin, and similar NSAIDs, all of which have similar warnings on the packages.
eskie13: Since this is a battle with a drug
manufacturer - I have no chance to win
without legal representation.
Sorry, but I don't think you have a chance, even with representation.
eskie13: What type of attorney do I need, and where to
find one in Massachusetts?
A products liability attorney. And you can find one by using the search feature to the right, google, or your local yellow pages.
But unless you are willing to pay the attorney 1000 times what your dog is worth (monetarily) you won't likely be finding one that will take the case.
