Celebrex is a COX-2 inhibitor pain killer and the only one on the market in the United States today.  Other similar drugs have been removed from the market by the Federal Drug Administration because of adverse side effects and an increased risk of cardiovascular problems.  Celebrex has also been shown to cause such problems and because of this, patients have an increased chance of heart attack, stroke and Stevens Johnsons Syndrome.  Many people who have had these issues are suing the manufacturers of this drug for loss of work, pain and suffering.  In order to determine if you have a viable case, a Celebrex attorney should be consulted.

A Celebrex attorney has experience litigating this type of case and can evaluate your issues to see if there is a chance of a successful suit.  A Celebrex attorney will provide a free initial consultation to meet with you and talk about your case.  If the Celebrex attorney decides the case is viable, there are several things you will need to discuss before making a commitment to hire the Celebrex attorney.  Primarily, you will need to determine the experience of the Celebrex attorney.  An attorney may have plenty of experience but the Celebrex cases are very specific and have complicated requirements.  The medical regulations governing drugs should be known by any Celebrex attorney.

Research how many claims specific to Celebrex or other drug related cases have been taken and of those, how many are successful by either settlement or litigation.  It will be a lot less costly if the case is settled out of court, and a Celebrex attorney with a high percentage of settlements is a good indicator that you will get a similar settlement.  However, if a case does need to go to trial, will the Celebrex attorney be willing to do this and fight for your compensation?

While being a Celebrex attorney is not a specific specialty, there are medical malpractice and personal injury lawyers who have extensive experience in Celebrex lawsuit cases.  Make sure you are fully aware of the qualifications and experience of the Celebrex attorney.  Also, make sure that you feel comfortable with the Celebrex attorney and you feel your needs are being listened to.  Your Celebrex attorney should be able to fully explain all aspects of your case and be in regular communication with you.  You should also be completely familiar with the fee schedule and any retention agreements you have with your Celebrex attorney.