Qualities of a Good Propecia Lawsuit Lawyer

Propecia is marketed by Merck & Co., Inc. as a treatment for hair loss and it was approved by the FDA years ago for the same purpose. The active ingredient in the drug which comes as a tablet is finasteride (1 mg). Finasteride is a strong synthetic compound that works by converting the androgen testosterone into HDT (5a-dihydrotestosterone). The conversion of the male hormone has the obvious disadvantage of leading to serious side effects, especially sexual side effects. These include decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder (such as a decrease in the volume of ejaculate), tenderness and enlargement of the breasts, nipple discharge, and testicular pain. Other side effects include insomnia, anxiety, depression, and rash. Merck & Co., Inc. claims that these side effects disappear when you cease using the drug, but clinical tests have shown that this is not actually true. You should therefore consider your legal options including filing a Propecia lawsuit against Merck & Co., Inc. for what the lawsuits allege as selling a product that is not safe, for failing to disclose the dangers of using the product, including permanent dangers, for failing to conduct adequate pre-clinical tests and post-marketing studies to determine the effectiveness and the safety of the drug, and for failing to take adequate care in the design, testing, manufacture, advertising, and promotion of the drug.

You should not pick the first lawyer you come across to represent you in a Propecia lawsuit. There are several qualities that the Propecia lawsuit lawyer you pick should have if you are to be adequately represented. Your Propecia lawsuit lawyer should be familiar with cases surrounding Propecia, or at least other medical malpractice cases. Different lawyers specialize in different fields and you should therefore go for one specializing in medical malpractice cases to benefit from the experience gathered. You should go for a Propecia lawsuit with a good winning record. You can determine this by looking at the lawyer’s portfolio or by getting client testimonials.

Your Propecia lawsuit lawyer should be registered with the local bar. You should go for a Propecia lawsuit lawyer who is not dealing with too many cases. This is the only way to ensure that the lawyer will pay 100% attention to your case. If possible, search for a lawyer who is a member of a leading law firm. This way, you will benefit from the input of partners and associates, from the work of paralegals, and from the facilities on offer such as boardrooms.

An important quality in Propecia lawsuit lawyers is honesty. If you go for a dishonest lawyer, you risk being swindled out of your settlement and there is a risk that your case might get thrown out due to lawyer malpractice. Your Propecia lawsuit lawyer should be financially stable. This will ensure that he/she has sufficient resources to call in the necessary witnesses, to carry out the necessary investigations, and to see the case to its fruition. Your Propecia lawsuit lawyer should be eloquent and he/she should have interpersonal skills such as communication skills and negotiation skills. These are important qualities because they help in cross examination of witnesses and in dealing with pharmaceutical lawyers who are often very intimidating.



Scott Ammons is the author of this article on Propecia Class Action. Find more information on Propecia Lawsuit here.