Heparin is a potentially life-saving drug which has been in use since the 1930s. It's chiefly helpful in patients who have a risk of developing fatal blood clots during some medical procedures.  In Texas or elsewhere, as a blood thinner, heparin is an anticoagulant that lessens blood’s clotting ability. Often given by injection or subcutaneously (through an IV or just below the skin), it's used to prevent blood clots from forming and to help stop growth of already formed blood clots. When heparin harms, find a lawyer to help.

In 2008, two different types of heparin contamination resulted in heparin recalls, both at around the same time. One involved pre-filled heparin and normal saline IV flush syringes. These had bacteria which caused bloodstream infections in patients. The other heparin contamination caused an outbreak of acute allergic reactions and at least 81 deaths in the United States. A less costly version of the heparin active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) was blamed for that contamination. These products were involved in a heparin recall.

A heparin lawsuit after suffering due to heparin is a victim's right. Defective drugs, medical devices and other products cause death and serious injury each year to thousands of Americans. Often these injuries and wrongful deaths could be avoided if manufacturers, distributors, hospitals and physicians took extra precautions to make sure patients were safe.

Consumers, including medical patients, place trust in products and those who produce them. They have a right to expect that such products are safe. When contamination invades a drug or other medical product, as with heparin, and victims die or are seriously injured , those who are responsible must be held accountable.

Filing a wrongful death or personal injury claim such as a heparin lawsuit not only can bring compensation for your loss, but also can encourage those responsible, and others in the industry, to make more effort to ensure their products' safety for those who use them in the future. Such action can help save lives.

If you were seriously injured due to the use of heparin, especially recalled heparin, you can file a legal claim for compensation of injuries. A spouse or child of the injured person also can file a lawsuit for any loss suffered. A heparin lawyer who's experienced in defective drugs litigation can help you determine if you may have a case and what type of claim to file.

If you plan to file a heparin legal action, consult a lawyer as soon as you are able. The time allowed by law to file a heparin lawsuit is limited, and if that time lapses, you may be barred from filing a claim and gaining compensation. The statutes of limitations for filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit vary from state to state. The time you have to file a claim may be one to six years, depending on the state in which you file.

Also be aware that gathering evidence for a lawsuit can include lengthy investigations before a claim is filed with a court. You should not wait until the statute of limitations is about to expire before notifying a heparin lawyer or heparin attorney. If you mean to file a heparin lawsuit, you should do so as soon as possible.

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