Lipitor Lawsuit - Pre-Settlement Loans

Nova Legal Funding offers pre-settlement loans for Lipitor cases. Waiting years for your Lipitor case to settle can hurt you financially. If you have taken Lipitor and have an open lawsuit with an attorney, you can qualify for funding.

Lipitor is the highest-selling prescription drug ever. It is a statin drug produced by the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. It is used to control high cholesterol and reduce the chance of heart attack and stroke. However, some studies now connect the drug to serious side effects including type 2 diabetes, muscle disease, and liver and kidney complications. Older women are particularly prone to these conditions. There are currently around 3000 active cases pending against Pfizer in this matter.

Qualifying For Pre-Settlement Funding With Nova Legal Funding

Qualification for a pre-settlement loan may seem difficult, but it is not. In order to qualify for funding, there are a few factors we consider:

You must have taken Lipitor
You must be suffering from any of the listed side effects – if you have a diagnosis of type II diabetes, that is helpful
You need to have hired a lawyer

We also will consider where your case is filed (if it is with the MDL) and how long it has been going on. Please keep in mind that side effects can vary depending on your prior health conditions. Furthermore, there is an increased risk of developing side effects if you smoke cigarettes or consume alcohol while taking Lipitor.

Nova Legal Funding can help. After a brief chat about your case, we will do all the work to get you a loan. You can use the money you get from Nova Legal Funding to pay your home bills, your rent, or even help pay your medical bills.

Adverse Effects of Lipitor Suffered by Victims Nationwide

Doctors commonly prescribe Lipitor to help stave off cardiovascular disease in patients who may develop heart conditions. Lipitor lowers cholesterol and the risk of heart attacks by lowering the amount of LDL in our blood. The most dangerous side effect of the drug is developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes itself comes with its own slew of side effects, such as:

fatigue
glaucoma
cataracts
neuropathy
skin disorders
frequent urination
increased thirst

Studies have come out showing a link between the drug and the increased risk of type II diabetes. There are other effects that can happen too:

rhabdomyolysis
liver and kidney problems
muscle problems
memory loss

Lipitor Litigation: Status of the Lawsuit & Recent Settlements (Updated for 2016)

Lipitor was originally approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996. It is claimed to be the most heavily tested drug of all time. However, lawsuits began popping up in 2006 because of the effects of the drug. By 2012, the FDA mandated that Pfizer change the drug warning labels to include more of the risks of the drug. This was revised in 2014 to be more specific about some of the added risks.

Starting as early as 2006, many people filed suit against Pfizer because of their injuries. By mid-2014 there were almost 1000 cases filed. In early 2014 an MDL (#2502) was formed to consolidate the various claims. Pfizer had objected to that but in the end, lost their appeal. The case will be tried in the US District Court in South Carolina, overseen by Judge Richard Gergel. As of late 2016, there were close to 3,000 active cases. The complaints allege that Pfizer:

ignored the risks of their drug,
engaged in negligent conduct,
failed to monitor drug treatment,
misled consumers via marketing,
inadequately labeled the drug

The pharmaceutical company now goes on record as saying they properly list the dangers of Lipitor, but this didn’t happen until the FDA’s 2012 report.

How much is your Lipitor case worth, and when will your case settle?

There are a few things to know about the value of these cases. Pfizer has faced a growing number of scandals involving some of its popular drugs. Further, it has agreed in the past to multiple settlements over illegal marketing. It has complied with the FDA to now post the dangers of the drug on the bottles. The first suit, however, was filed 6 years before they changed their labels. There is clearly a period of time when the clients using the drug were not warned.

Pfizer has not agreed to settle Lipitor cases yet but that doesn’t mean they won’t. Often times multi-billion dollar companies will try to drag their feet to lower any potential settlement. Ultimately, when these cases do resolve, how much you receive will depend on a few things:

the extent of your injuries (diabetes, liver and kidney problems, etc)
the amount of time you took Lipitor before the problems arose
if your case is part of the MDL

The more severe these factors are, the more you could be entitled to when the case does wrap up.

When can I expect my Lipitor case to finally settle?

This one is a bit more complicated. Pfizer company was established in 1849 by Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart in New York City. Currently, Pfizer employs more than 100,000 people with reported revenues of $49.6 billion. Sales of Lipitor alone have gained the company more than $130 billion in the first 16 years since it came out. In short, the company has the money to draw this suit out.

Other drug cases like this have ranged from relatively quick settlements to a number of years. The fact that the MDL was formed almost three years ago is helpful. The case has already progressed a fair amount already. However, bills don’t stop piling up while you wait for your settlement to come. That is where Nova Legal Funding comes in.

Qualifying For Pre-Settlement Loans With Nova Legal Funding

Qualification for a pre-settlement loan may seem difficult, but it is not. In order to qualify for funding, there are a few factors we consider:

You must have taken Lipitor
You must be suffering from any of the listed side effects – if you have a diagnosis of type II diabetes, that is helpful
You need to have hired a lawyer

Why choose Nova Legal Funding for your Lipitor lawsuit lending needs?

Our number one priority at Nova Legal is to provide all clients with honest and reliable service. Our customers come first. We understand the delicate nature of your case and ensure you that your information will be protected. We offer 24-hour approval, competitive terms, and no monthly or upfront fees. There are no employment or credit history checks needed to be approved! Better yet, you don’t need to make monthly payments, and you don’t pay the loan back until your case has settled.

You’ve suffered enough from the effects of using Lipitor and the hassle of having to file a lawsuit. Don’t let your bills and other needs add to your stress. A pre-settlement loan will help you get your life back on track.

Nova Legal Funding will help you get a pre-settlement loan, so you can focus on recovery. Call us today at (800)-760-0704 or apply online to start the pre-settlement loan process and get money in your pocket in no time.

Lipitor Lawsuit Settlement Loans: Get Funding Before Settlement!