Zantac Recall: Attorney Explains Cancer Risk

This video features Wayne D. Parsons, a Medical Malpractice attorney based in Hawaii.

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“Obviously that’s the ultimate loss. If somebody gets cancer caused by Zantac and they die, that’s a viable, real claim that can be brought.”

Expanding on the Zantac recall, the FDA has ordered that the drug be removed from stores. It has been discovered that Zantac contains a substance called NDMA in extremely high concentrations. NDMA is thought to cause up to 18 different kinds of cancer, including lung cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, and stomach cancer, among others.

Wayne Parsons is a personal injury attorney with Wayne Parsons Law Office in Honolulu, Hawaii. In this interview, he explains what you should do if you (or a loved one) regularly took Zantac and cancer developed as a result. Parsons recommends users of Zantac follow two important steps: stop taking Zantac, and don’t throw away the medicine.

To learn more, contact the attorney directly by calling 808-201-2277 or by submitting a contact form on this page. There is no charge for the consultation, and you never owe any out-of-pocket attorney fees.

Key Takeaways From Wayne Parsons:

Zantac and generic forms of the same heartburn medication containing ranitidine have been removed from stores after having been found to contain a contaminant called NDMA responsible for causing a wide variety of cancers; 18 different types of cancer have been potentially linked to this contaminant. If you have been diagnosed with cancer and were a frequent user of Zantac, you could be eligible to seek legal compensation for your damages.

For people who have these drugs at home, Parsons recommends immediately ceasing their use, and saving the medication.

These drugs are potentially dangerous and have been recalled by the FDA. It is important that everyone stop taking these medications. However, instead of disposing of them, place the medication in a plastic container or sealed bag and put it somewhere safe. This ensures that you have proof of taking the medication if health problems later arise and you need to present evidence to support your case.

Regular users of Zantac should request a check-up from their medical provider.

Users who have not been diagnosed with cancer but have taken Zantac regularly or frequently should talk to their doctor and request a check-up for peace of mind at the very least. If there are no current signs or symptoms of cancer, a doctor is likely to recommend a wait-and-see approach. If a regular user of Zantac is experiencing symptoms of any kind which could be linked to cancer, this is all the more reason to go see a doctor, get checked out, and then contact an attorney to discuss your case.

Lawsuits are already in motion against Zantac manufacturers.

Lawyers working these cases want to hear from you and help screen your case. An experienced attorney will be able to help figure out if you have a viable case and what steps to take from there to pursue compensation for your damages, which could include medical bills, lost wages, and more. Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency, which means this entire process comes at no cost to you. Only if and/or when your attorney wins your case will they be paid a percentage of the compensation.

Many law firms including Parsons’s are fully operational during the COVID-19 crisis.

Lawyers are making great use of phone calls, emails, and video conferencing to stay in close contact with their clients during the current health crisis. Even though in-person meetings might not be available currently, all the necessary procedures can be done electronically. Your lawyer can even file with the court electronically and mail or allow you to electronically sign the necessary documents. The only in-person meeting necessary for a Zantac victim would be that of a meeting between themself and their doctor to receive a thorough medical examination and report of their condition.

Loved ones of Zantac cancer victims who have passed away can even pursue a wrongful death claim against these manufacturers to seek compensation for the pain and suffering they endured in life, as well as the value of the loss of that person in their family’s life.

To learn more, contact Wayne Parsons directly by calling 808-201-2277 or by submitting a contact form on this page. There is no charge for the consultation, and you never owe any out-of-pocket attorney fees.

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