Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.
Individuals or the family members of deceased individuals who took Zantac and were later diagnosed with cancer might have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit. It is crucial to understand how these lawsuits work and see the right legal assistance.
Since late 2019, Zantac cancer lawsuits have been on the rise. It was then that randomized tests found that some samples of Zantac and its generic counterpart ranitidine contained a cancer-causing agent known as NDMA (N-Nitrosodimethylamine). While NDMA is found in some drinking water and foods, the levels that were found in Zantac were much higher than what scientists consider to be acceptable for human consumption.
If you took Zantac and were later diagnosed with cancer, it’s time to discuss your situation with an experienced Zantac attorney. Your attorney can determine if you have a valid claim and explain the process of a Zantac cancer lawsuit to you.
Since you or a loved one developed cancer after taking Zantac, you are eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit against its manufacturers. Its process will be similar to that of other personal injury claims, unlike Zantac class action lawsuits for individuals who took Zantac but have not incurred damages as a result. Your Zantac attorney will walk you through every step of the claims process. Your attorney can handle negotiations for a fair settlement and litigate your case if necessary.
A valid Zantac claim must include several elements. When you hire a Zantac lawyer, they can help you gather the evidence to substantiate your claim. First, you must prove that you took Zantac. A copy of your pharmacy records or receipts and medical records can help prove this portion of your claim.
Keep in mind that during the early litigation process, claim requirements do, and will, change as the science and claims are more understood. Second, you must confirm that you used Zantac on a regular basis. Right now, this seems to be about once per day for at least three months.
Next, you need a claim related diagnosis as this shows you suffered an injury as a result of taking Zantac. It is currently unclear which types of cancer can be definitively linked to Zantac use. Early studies reveal that Zantac can likely cause primary cancer of the digestive tract (such as stomach, small intestine, colorectal, esophageal, liver, bladder, pancreatic), or a “blood” cancer (such as leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma).
Finally, you must be able to show there was a latency period between when you took Zantac regularly and when you were diagnosed with cancer. Your medical records can be used as evidence to corroborate this. Science currently shows that there must be at least a year latency between when Zantac was first consumed, and you developed cancer.
Zantac lawsuits are some of the most complex claims that are developing right now. As such, you need an attorney who has confidently handled these types of claims in the past. At Malman Law, we have fought and won cases for victims just like you. Call (312) 629-0099 or use our online contact form to schedule your free no-obligation consultation with the skilled Zantac attorneys at Malman Law today.
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