 |
|
|
|
|
Dangers & Side Effects | Legal Information
Accutane Lawyer
Accutane News
Father Says Accutane Led Son to Kill
March 16, 2008
See the MSNBC story here>>>
FDA approves light treatment for moderate acne
August 20, 2002, Tuesday
Associated Press
Patients with a certain type of acne can soon opt for light therapy to try to clear it up. The Food and Drug Administration approved a device Monday that emits high-intensity light to help clear up moderate inflammatory acne. Read full story>>>
Mother of 15-year-old Tampa suicide pilot blaming acne drug for boy's death
April 17, 2002, Wednesday
Associated Press
By VICKIE CHACHERE
The maker of the acne drug Accutane faces a $70 million lawsuit claiming the medicine caused severe psychosis in a 15-year-old boy who crashed a stolen plane into a Tampa high-rise. The lawsuit, filed against Hoffmann-La Roche on Monday by the family of Charles Bishop, blames Accutane for the boy's suicide. Bishop slammed the small plane into the high rise on Jan. 5 and left behind a note expressing sympathy for Osama bin Laden and supporting the Sept. 11 attacks. Read full story>>>
Debate on Acne Drug's Safety Persists Over Two Decades
January 22, 2002, Tuesday
New York TImes
By MARY DUENWALD
Health & Fitness
Can an acne drug cause teenagers to commit suicide? The question returned to the spotlight this month when a 15-year-old boy flew a small airplane into a Florida skyscraper. The boy, Charles J. Bishop, an unlicensed pilot, had a prescription for Accutane, which has been associated with suicide enough to cause the Food and Drug Administration to require a special warning label. Read full story>>>
FDA sets strict limits on prescriptions for acne drug
October 31, 2001, Wednesday
Associated Press
By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID
It will be tougher next year for women to get a prescription for the acne drug Accutane, under a new program announced Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration. Accutane, used to treat the most serious form of acne, can have dangerous side effects for pregnant women, including fetal death. For years health authorities have worked to advise women not to use the drug when they are pregnant. Read full story>>>
COMPANY NEWS; ROCHE ADDS A WARNING TO ITS ACCUTANE LABELS
November 2, 2002, Saturday
New York TImes
Business/Financial Desk
Roche Holding A.G. has added warnings about violent behavior in patients taking its Accutane drug, a medicine already reserved for the most severe cases of acne because of its side effects, regulators said. Read full story>>>
One year later, teen's mother, friend haunted by plane crash death
Associated Press
January 06, 2003, Monday
One year after 15-year-old Charles Bishop crashed a stolen airplane into a Tampa skyscraper, his mother and best friend said they are still haunted by death and struggling with the public attention it has drawn. Julia Bishop, who has filed a $70 million lawsuit against the maker of the acne medication Accutane that her son was taking before the crash, has made few public statements since her son's death Jan. 5, 2002. Read full story>>>
 If you believe you have been injured or have suffered a severe side effect from the use of Accutane, it may be that you are entitled to compensation.
It is important that if you contact our firm for a free case evaluation. Our lawyers will analyze your case and advise whether you are entitled to compensation. Contact us here
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
Please read our disclaimer. Please contact our firm if you wish to discuss in more detail the contents of this web site. Web site designed and maintained by by PowerAdvocates, design firm of other mass tort sites, including The Vioxx Team.
Accutane® is a registered trademark of Roche Pharmaceuticals. This is not a Roche Pharmaceuticlas website nor is it authorized by Roche.
The material and statements in this website do not create, and are not intended to create, an attorney-client relationship, and no one in the firms of Hook, Bolton, Mitchell, Kirkland & McGhee, P.A., Keller & Keller or Young & Young is agreeing to represent you in any legal matter. If you are already represented by an attorney, then no attorney or employee of this firm can speak with you nor provide legal advice to you without the consent of your attorney. Accordingly, if you are already represented by an attorney, please do not contact one of our attorneys or employees without your lawyer's consent.
This web site does not offer, and is not intended to offer, legal or medical advice. The content on this web site is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the professional judgment of a legal and/or healthcare professional, and you should not rely upon any material or statements in this web site for legal or medical purposes. We recommend that you review this information carefully with your doctor or healthcare professional before making any decisions regarding your health or recommended medical treatment. While reasonable attempts have been made to insure the accuracy of the information on this web site, our firm cannot make express or implied representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information.
Materials appearing at this web site may only be reproduced in their entirety (without modification) and must include the disclaimers.
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.
©2003 The Accutane Team All Rights Reserved
|
|
|
