Possible Losses from Zantac-Related Cancer

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Possible Losses from Zantac-Related Cancer

Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.

Zantac has been recalled due to its links to causing cancer. Patients who developed cancer after taking this drug might be entitled to compensation for their losses. By seeking the advice of an attorney, they could receive money for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

In the fall of 2019, the drug Zantac and its generic counterpart ranitidine started being recalled from the prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drug markets. This occurred after an independent testing laboratory found that Zantac contained a known human carcinogen. Since then, many people have come forward, expressing that they developed one of several different types of cancers after taking this drug. Those people are now pursuing compensation for their damages with the help of seasoned Zantac lawyers.

Proving Negligence and Liability in Zantac Cases

In order to have a valid claim against the makers of Zantac, your Zantac lawyers must be able to prove several elements in your case:

• Duty: The drug’s manufacturers had a duty to inform potential consumers of the dangers and side effects of the drug
• Breach of Duty: The manufacturer did not warn people taking Zantac of its possible side effects and effects
• Injury: Their breach of duty caused your injuries, such as developing cancer
• Damages: Your cancer caused damages in your life

Your possible losses are represented in the element of damages. Unless your Zantac attorneys can prove all four of these elements in your case, you will not receive compensation for your losses. 

Damages in Zantac-Cancer Cases

Damages are all of the inconveniences, losses, and other ways that your life was negatively impacted by your cancer diagnosis. There are two main categories of damages; economic and non-economic.

Economic damages refer to financial losses. For patients with Zantac-related cancer, the following types of economic damages might apply:

• Past and future medical bills

• Past and future lost wages
• Medications
• Medical devices

Non-economic damages are subjective. They do not come with an assigned value like economic damages do. They might include:

• Mental anguish
• Physical pain
• Emotional suffering
• Scarring or disfigurement
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of enjoyment of life

If an individual lost their life because of Zantac-related cancer, their loved ones could file a wrongful death lawsuit to collect compensation for damages such as:

• Funeral expenses
• Loss of expected earnings
• Loss of companionship

Get Help with Your Losses with Skilled Zantac Attorneys

Victims of negligence committed by drug companies deserve justice. We are committed to holding negligent drug companies accountable for the injuries and damages they cause. 

Determining liability and proving your case in court can be difficult. To give you and your family the best chance for success, you need a law firm that isn’t afraid to go against major corporations to handle your Zantac lawsuit. Receive your free no-obligation consultation with the skilled Zantac attorneys at Malman Law. Call (312) 629-0099 or use our online contact form today. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can go to work on your behalf, the closer you will be to receiving compensation.