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Actos Linked to Serious Side Effects

The drug Actos was designed to treat Type II Diabetes but the drug has been linked to bladder cancer, heart failure and fractured bones. Allegations are that the drug's manufacturer knew about those side effects but did not tell anyone.

Actos Legal Options

Hiring A Foley Actos attorney who is well versed in the pharmaceutical industry and experienced investigating dangerous prescription drugs is your best course of action. The attorney can produce expert medical witnesses and mine the pharmaceutical company's computer data to reveal evidence supporting your case and negotiate a settlement or take your case to trial.

How an Attorney Can Help

An attorney can often resolve your particular legal issue faster and better than trying to do it alone. A lawyer can help you navigate the legal system, while avoiding costly mistakes or procedural errors. You should seek out an attorney whose practice focuses on the area of law most relevant to your issue.

Tips on Approaching an Initial Attorney Consultation

• Use the consultation as a means of gaining a better understanding of your legal situation.
• Ask the attorney how many cases similar to yours he/she has handled. An attorney's experience and knowledge can speak to their expertise (or lack of) in addressing your situation.
• Your attorney should be able to articulate roughly how long a case like yours will take to resolve and what sort of procedures to expect.
• Determine how comfortable you are working with the lawyer and/or law firm.

Does firm size matter?

For most consumer legal issues, the size of the practice is much less important than the experience, competence, and reputation of the attorney(s) handling your case. Among the most important factors when choosing an attorney are your comfort level with the attorney or practice and the attorney's track record in bringing about quick, successful resolutions to cases similar to yours.