Levin Papantonio Thomas Mitchell Echsner & Proctor, P.A

Firm believers that the legal system should work to serve the interests of everyone, Levin Papantonio Thomas Mitchell Echsner & Proctor, P.A. have used their extensive legal skills to help more than 100,000 clients since the firm was founded in 1955.

The lawyers and staff of Levin Papantonio are experienced in a wide-range of practice areas, some of which include:

Stevens Johnson Syndrome - Knowing Your Legal Rights

Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a potentially life-threatening disease resulting in death for approximately 15% of all sufferers. A debilitating disorder, SJS is often the result of an extreme allergic reaction to drugs; antibiotics, anticonvulsants and pain relievers typically act as triggers for SJS. A number of brand name drugs have been tied to Stevens Johnson Syndrome, including Bextra, Celebrex, Advil and Motrin. As debilitating as SJS is, allergic reaction to these drugs can potentially lead to an even more severe condition called toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), a life-threatening skin disorder causing blistering and peeling of the top layer of the skin.

Drugs undergo a clinical trial process during which they are tested for toxicity problems and side effects. It is the duty and responsibility of all pharmaceutical companies who produce such drugs to inform the public of all dangers (such as SJS or TEN) associated with use of their drugs.

The lawyers and staff of Levin Papantonio are specialized in dealing with large pharmaceutical companies and their liabilities for detrimental side effects associated with the drugs they produce. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with SJS, TEN or any other drug-induced disorder, you may be eligible for compensation from the manufacturers of said drug. By contacting the lawyers of Levin Papantonio to get more information about your legal rights, SJS and TEN sufferers are taking the first step towards compensation.