The First Steps To Take For a Fixodent Lawsuit Settlement
If you're reading this, then chances are one denture cream or another has caused you or a loved one neurological damage… and you are interested in finding out more about a Poligrip or Fixodent lawsuit settlement. The Rottenstein Law Group understands that facing any injury can be a frightening prospect, especially one that permanently affects your ability to perform day-to-day tasks. That's why RLG is committed to providing updates aimed at keeping you informed about current events related to denture cream lawsuits and what steps can be taken to ensure you receive compensation for your losses.
To begin, it is important that you know what to do if you suspect that your (or a family member's) nerve damage was caused by denture cream. As you may have already read, manufacturers GlaxoSmithKline (Poligrip) and Procter &Gamble (Fixodent) did not, until recently, list zinc as an ingredient in their products or warn of zinc's ability to cause a neurological disorder. This led many Americans to unknowingly ingest unsafe amounts of zinc, which can deplete the body of copper and ultimately damage the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms of denture cream neuropathy include:
* Numbness and/or tingling in the extremities;
* Difficulty balancing and walking; and
* Unexplained pain, weakness, and fatigue
If left untreated, zinc poisoning can cause paralysis. It is therefore critical that you visit a doctor immediately if any of these side effects are detected. (There is even one reported case of death caused by denture cream zinc.) Your physician may perform a number of tests, including taking blood and urine samples and/or a hair test, to determine if you have hyperzincemia (excessive zinc) or hypocupremia (copper deficiency). Undergoing these tests is important because a diagnosis of zinc toxicity is necessary for success in a Fixodent or Poligrip lawsuit.
Be sure to mention to your doctor that you used a denture cream containing zinc, as it is possible that he or she might otherwise misdiagnose your illness. Also, patients who have already stopped using a denture cream containing zinc might have their blood zinc levels drop quickly, so you need to visit your doctor promptly in order to undergo testing that proves your high zinc levels.
And while protecting your health should be priority number one, it bears repeating that the physiological aspects of your case are directly tied to the legal aspects. That is, in order to successfully bring a claim against a denture cream manufacturer like GSK or P&G, you need to first obtain a diagnosis of zinc poisoning. Once this is done, the Rottenstein Law Group can provide a free consultation of your case.
Even if you haven't yet visited your doctor, RLG is happy to answer any question you have about a potential Poligrip or Fixodent lawsuit settlement claim. For more than 25 years, the lawyers of RLG have been helping injured clients obtain the compensation they need while treating them with the sympathy and respect they deserve. If you believe you or a family member suffered neurological damage caused by Fixodent or Poligrip, contact them for your complimentary case evaluation.
To begin, it is important that you know what to do if you suspect that your (or a family member's) nerve damage was caused by denture cream. As you may have already read, manufacturers GlaxoSmithKline (Poligrip) and Procter &Gamble (Fixodent) did not, until recently, list zinc as an ingredient in their products or warn of zinc's ability to cause a neurological disorder. This led many Americans to unknowingly ingest unsafe amounts of zinc, which can deplete the body of copper and ultimately damage the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms of denture cream neuropathy include:
* Numbness and/or tingling in the extremities;
* Difficulty balancing and walking; and
* Unexplained pain, weakness, and fatigue
If left untreated, zinc poisoning can cause paralysis. It is therefore critical that you visit a doctor immediately if any of these side effects are detected. (There is even one reported case of death caused by denture cream zinc.) Your physician may perform a number of tests, including taking blood and urine samples and/or a hair test, to determine if you have hyperzincemia (excessive zinc) or hypocupremia (copper deficiency). Undergoing these tests is important because a diagnosis of zinc toxicity is necessary for success in a Fixodent or Poligrip lawsuit.
Be sure to mention to your doctor that you used a denture cream containing zinc, as it is possible that he or she might otherwise misdiagnose your illness. Also, patients who have already stopped using a denture cream containing zinc might have their blood zinc levels drop quickly, so you need to visit your doctor promptly in order to undergo testing that proves your high zinc levels.
And while protecting your health should be priority number one, it bears repeating that the physiological aspects of your case are directly tied to the legal aspects. That is, in order to successfully bring a claim against a denture cream manufacturer like GSK or P&G, you need to first obtain a diagnosis of zinc poisoning. Once this is done, the Rottenstein Law Group can provide a free consultation of your case.
Even if you haven't yet visited your doctor, RLG is happy to answer any question you have about a potential Poligrip or Fixodent lawsuit settlement claim. For more than 25 years, the lawyers of RLG have been helping injured clients obtain the compensation they need while treating them with the sympathy and respect they deserve. If you believe you or a family member suffered neurological damage caused by Fixodent or Poligrip, contact them for your complimentary case evaluation.
