Accutane Lawsuit

Accutane can result in serious injuries such as Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and ulcerative colitis .  Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis are types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affect the colon and other parts of the digestive tract.  IBD involves inflammation and ulcers in that can result in cramping, pain, diarrhea, bleeding, and frequent bowel movements. If you suffer from these injuries, you may have a valid lawsuit against the manufacturers of Accutane.

On May 30, 2007, 36-year-old Andrew McCarrell of Moody, Alabama was awarded $119,000 for his past medical expenses and $2.5 million in compensatory damages to cover his future medical costs as well as pain and suffering.  His lawsuit alleged that the Accutane he took caused him to develop inflammatory bowel disease.

At O’Hanlon, McCollum & Demerath, our attorneys understand that your injuries may not be your fault – instead, possibly a dangerous side effect of Accutane.  Our expertise and experience, combined with our highly trained staff, make us uniquely well-equipped to handle even the most complex products liability claims.

For preliminary questions about your Accutane case, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.  If you suspect you have an Accutane injury such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis, and need to talk to a seasoned team of professionals, please contact us immediately by submitting your information in the red case information box at the top of the page.

Accutane, is a form of vitamin A used to treat severe, cystic acne. Accutane was also sold under the trade names of Roaccutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Claru, Cecutan, Isotane, Izotek, Oratane, Isotret, Sotret, Isotrex, and Isotrexin.

Accutane is used to treat severe nodular acne. It is usually given after other acne medicines or antibiotics have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms. It is sold in both oral and topical applications.