What Might a Zantac Claim be Worth?

Monday, November 2, 2020

What Might a Zantac Claim be Worth?

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

Zantac may have made your heartburn easier to deal with. However, if it ended up costing you or someone you love a cancer diagnosis, you could receive compensation for your losses. You can find out what your claim might be worth by consulting with a seasoned lawyer.

Zantac was once the world’s most prescribed drug, helping millions of people with gastric reflux and other stomach maladies. However, it was recently pulled from the market due to its links with a known cancer-causing agent NDMA (N-Nitrosodimethylamine). This carcinogen has been known to cause multiple types of cancers of the bladder, thyroid, prostate, breast, brain, and liver. 

If you or a loved one took the heartburn medication Zantac (ranitidine) and were later diagnosed with cancer, you might be wondering about your legal options or how much your claim might be worth. An experienced Chicago Zantac lawyer can address your legal questions and concerns about Zantac.  

The Value of a Zantac Cancer Claim

Zantac lawsuits are currently pending, but it is anticipated that plaintiffs and their families will reach a settlement with its manufacturers over the next several years. It’s worth noting that there are more than a dozen drug companies that made Zantac and generic ranitidine medications. As such, there could be a number of individual settlements occurring at different times. The value of a Zantac claim will depend on the damages suffered by the victims or their families, as well as the strength of the evidence against the manufacturers. However, legal and medical experts predict the settlements for these claims to be sizeable.

Damages in a Zantac Claim

Patients who took Zantac and were later diagnosed with cancer and families who have lost loved ones to cancer from taking Zantac suffer many physical, emotional, and financial losses. These losses are commonly referred to as damages when it comes to settlements and litigation. The value of all personal injury claims is based in part on the type and extent of damages that the plaintiff suffers. Potential damages in a Zantac cancer claim include:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Loss of consortium
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of society

Since damages can vary from one claim to the next, discuss your case with a Chicago Zantac attorney to learn more. 

The Strength of Your Claim

The stronger your claim, the more likely you will be to receive a higher settlement or court award for your damages after taking Zantac. With the help of your Chicago Zantac lawyer, you will need to be able to prove that you took Zantac for a minimum time period and that you were subsequently diagnosed with cancer. You will also need to show a direct link between your damages and your cancer diagnosis.  

Wondering What Your Zantac Claim Might Be Worth? Talk to a Chicago Zantac Lawyer Today

If you were one of the millions of consumers who relied on Zantac or ranitidine to relieve your gastric discomfort or ailments, and later discovered you had cancer, you could be entitled to a monetary settlement. Reach out to an attorney to learn more and get answers to your questions.

Receive your free no-obligation Zantac cancer case review with the skilled Chicago Zantac attorneys at Malman Law today. Call (312) 629-0099 or use our online form to get in touch.