Dangerous Drugs, Medicines and Medical Devices MERCK REACHES $4.85 BILLION SETTLEMENT OVER VIOXX Powered by WSI Live Chat Vioxx was originally pulled from the market on September 30, 2004. Finally, after three years, Merck has reached one of the largest drug company settlements in history for 45,000 – 50,000 eligible claimants who suffered heart attacks or strokes after taking Vioxx. In order to be eligible for the settlement, Vioxx had to be taken for at least 30 days. The person who used Vioxx must have had a heart attack or ischemic stroke within 14 days of usage. The payouts will be less for persons with prior cardiovascular risks such a smoking, obesity and diabetes. Settlement documents must be submitted to the Claims Administrator by March 1, 2008. More information on the settlement can be found at the official Vioxx settlement website, www.OfficialVioxxSettlement.com Articles relating to the settlement: Merck's Tactics Largely Vindicated As It Reaches Big Vioxx Settlement Vioxx Settlement's Next Big Question: How To Split It Up? If you have taken Vioxx and have suffered any of these problems, contact us today! Please contact us now (your privacy is assured). The secure form below only takes a couple of minutes to fill out, but if you are uncomfortable sending your information over the internet, please call our toll-free number at 800.921.1776 to speak to an attorney. The call is free, and there is no obligation. Act now, as delays can harm your case.

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