Iowa Accutane Lawyer

Accutane (isotretinoin) was released to the public in 1982. The drug was prescribed for treatment of acne and FDA approved. However, a warning was issued after serious side effects were reported as a result of using Accutane, including dry skin, liver problems, blood fat level fluctuations, and birth defects. In 2009, the manufacturer ceased production of Accutane, citing competiton from generic brands. There have been various attempts to recover damages from the manufacturer due to the alleged side effects of the drug.

In any lawsuit for damages, the time in which a complaint can be filed is referred to as a “statute of limitations.” An injured party may not be able to file a suit if it is not brought prior to the end of the statute of limitations. Several factors affect the time period for filing lawsuit, including the location of both the injury and the lawsuit, whether a wrongful death occurred as a result of the action, and the age of the complainant. A claim may be affected by a number of factors which can change the length of time in which a complaint is allowed by law.

Accutane Litigation in these Cities and Others:

• Des Moines

• Cedar Rapids

• Davenport

• Sioux City

• Waterloo

• Iowa City

• Council Bluffs

• Dubuque

• West Des Moines

• Ames