Taxotere Settlement Loans

Taxotere Lawsuit Background

Taxotere, also known as docetaxel anhydrous, is a chemotherapy drug made by Sanofi-Aventis. It is commonly used to treat breast cancer that is not responding to other treatments. It is also used to treat other cancers, such as those of the neck, stomach, and prostate, as well as non-small-cell lung cancer. Like other chemotherapy drugs, it works by preventing cancer cells from reproducing.

Side effects of Taxotere are common. They include hair loss (which can be permanent), neutropenia (low white blood cell count), pain, fatigue, numbness, nausea, vomiting, and many others.

Taxotere was patented in 1986 and approved for medical use in 1995. It was later approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996 to be used in combination with certain other drugs.

Because Taxotere is most commonly used to treat breast cancer, the majority of lawsuits over the drug’s side effects have been filed by breast cancer survivors or their families. When the drug was first introduced, the company allegedly did not list all of its side effects. Lawsuits also allege the drug was falsely marketed as more effective than competing medications.

In October 2016, a multidistrict litigation (MDL) was formed to consolidate the growing number of lawsuits. Within six months, almost 1,000 suits were filed, and that number has grown significantly since then.

What Are the Side Effects of Taxotere?

Women are filing lawsuits claiming Sanofi failed to disclose alopecia (hair loss) as a possible side effect. There are other problems associated with the drug, including:

• Hepatotoxicity and toxic deaths
• Neutropenia (low white blood cells)
• Edema (fluid retention)
• Low platelet counts
• Hypersensitivity reactions

If you have a Taxotere settlement and are in need of legal funding, call Uplift Legal Funding at (800) 385-3660 today to learn more about Taxotere settlement loans.

How Much Is My Taxotere Settlement Worth?

Sadly, unlike other cases, there is no precedent set yet. These cases are relatively new, having only been filed in 2016. One thing in the plaintiffs’ favor is that there aren’t a whole lot of them yet. As of November 2017, there were fewer than 2,000 patients. While this is expected to go up, it may not become a 10,000+ plaintiff MDL. That means if a settlement happens, there will be fewer people to divide the money among. That could mean a larger payoff for you.

How Long Until My Taxotere Lawsuit Settles?

Well, this is the bad news. Insurance companies benefit by not paying a lot of money right away. If clients get desperate for money, they may accept small, unfair offers. MDL cases can take a while. While some have been known to settle in a matter of months, many stretch on for years. That’s years, plural.

But the fact is, you have bills to pay. You can’t wait years to get paid. How can you pay off your bill collectors when you’re probably still recovering from cancer? That’s where Uplift comes into play. We can consider your case and try to get you funding upfront. To get more information and start the process, fill out our online application.

Qualifying For Taxotere Settlement Loans With Uplift Legal Funding

If you have taken Taxotere and experienced one or more of its side effects, Uplift might be able to get you funding. Here are a few other things you will need:

• You must have an attorney representing you.
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You must have received an offer to settle from the defense or an assigned point value.

If all of these describe you, give us a call today and we’ll review your case. Uplift offers some of the best rates in the industry and ranks very high in customer service. Call us at (800) 385-3660 today or complete our application to get the process started. Once we receive your case documents from your attorney, we can make a decision in as little as 48 hours. After approval, you can receive your funds as soon as the same day.