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The Law Firm of Zaremba Brownell & Brown is accepting cases on behalf of individuals who have experienced Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Diesease, or other Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) as a result of Accutane® use.

If you or a loved one suffers from Ulcerative Colitis or other Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) as a result of Accutane use please click this link for a free consultation or call us toll free at 888-ZBB-FIRM, 888-922-3476. You may be entitled to money damages.

We are accepting cases brought by individuals who have taken either Accutane® or any of its generic forms, marketed as Amnesteen, Racutane, Claravis and Sotret

Accutane Accutane® (isotretinoin)

Accutane® is the brand name for the drug known as isotretinoin. Isotretinoin is part of a class of drugs known as retinoids and its active ingredient is derived from Vitamin A. Accutane and its generic forms are prescribed for the treatment of severe recalcitrant acne. The drug works by decreasing facial oil production.

Accutane® Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or "IBD" is a sort of "catch all" term medical disorders that are marked by inflammation of the intestines. Intestinal or bowel inflammation is long-lasting and is known to "wax and wane". In other words it is chronic, and even when it appears to have disappeared -- it is likely to return.

Symptoms often initially mimic the common stomach flu and include: There is no known cure for any form of IBD.

Irritable Bowel Disease is generally broken into two types of disease; Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease.

Ulcerative colitis often causes ulcers and inflammation in the large intestine.

Crohn's disease usually affects the small intestine, but can occur in all portions of the digestive tract, including the mouth, stomach, and colon.

In 2006 the American Journal of Gastroenterology published a study that identified a link between the use of isotretinoin and the development of IBD.

In March 30, 2010, an article published in the same journal linked Accutane (and generic isotretinoin) to bowel problems.

The study determined Accutane (isotretinoin) use increased the risk of IBD by as much as a factor of four depending on the daily dosage.

Accutane ® Lawsuits

As of February 2010, all six plaintiffs bringing Accutane® IBD lawsuits against drug maker Roche Laboratories, Inc., have won (one judgment has been overturned by a Florida appeals court.) Juries finding for the Accutane® plaintiffs believed that Roche Laboratories failed to adequately warn physicians and patients of the IBD risk associated with Accutane® use.

In November 2008, for example, a New Jersey jury ordered the company to pay $13 million to three such plaintiffs. The previous April, another New Jersey jury awarded $10.5 million to a woman who blamed the drug for her ulcerative colitis.

In May 2007, another New Jersey trial resulted in an award of $2.62 million to a patient who needed to have his colon and most of his rectum removed after taking the drug. In October that same year, a Florida jury awarded $7 million in damages to another Accutane user who developed IBD.

In June of 2009, Roche halted Accutane® sales, citing the availability of generic isotretinoin and the cost of defending Accutane® lawsuits as its reason for no longer marketing the drug. The pharmaceutical giant’s legal troubles with Accutane® continue to grow as more than 800 Accutane® lawsuits have been assigned to mass tort court before Superior Court Judge Carol Higbee in Atlantic City, NJ.

If you have taken accutane or its generic forms, contact us immediately for a free case evaluation. Do not delay as your claim can become time barred by the applicable statute of limitations.

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Zaremba Brownell & Brown is a law firm that specializes in handling cases involving serious and traumatic injuries. The firm started as the dream of John Zaremba, Richard Brownell, and Brian Brown when they worked together at a large international law firm. Collectively, they set out to start a firm where they could offer their education, skill and experience to those that needed it most. The firm that started just three years ago has since tripled in size and recovered more than ten million dollars for its clients. Perhaps most telling is that the vast majority of their clients come via referrals from both other attorneys and satisfied clients.

The firm has developed a distinctly creative and aggressive style in the courtroom, typically engaging world-class experts to develop and prove cutting edge theories of medicine and liability. This is necessary because often times the most serious cases present the greatest challenges, and the most vigorous defenses. "We only accept cases we believe in, and when we believe in a case, we will spare no expense in terms of time or resources to ensure success," says partner Brian Brown. This was evident in a recent case where the firm employed the country’s leading expert on stroke care to help obtain a multi-million dollar settlement in a hotly contested case involving the failure to diagnose a developing stroke.

The firm has developed its style through vast experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, and this experience has given it a tremendous advantage. The firm maintains a large defense practice which has grown due to their proactive and aggressive approach to resolving and defending cases. "We gain a tremendous tactical advantage by being able to view cases from the perspective of both a plaintiff and a defendant," says partner Richard Brownell.

Despite the rapid growth of their practice, the firm maintains a strong commitment to providing its clients with old-fashioned customer service. Although the firm has grown into a "big firm", its attorneys pride themselves on making sure their clients remain the top priority. "We owe our success to our clients. We treat every client as though their case is the most important one in our office because to them, it is. Representing a seriously injured person is an awesome responsibility, and we take it very, very seriously," says partner John Zaremba.

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