New York City Ozempic Injury Attorney

What Are GLP-1 Medications Like Ozempic?

GLP-1 receptor agonists are prescription drugs that include Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, and Trulicity. These medications were designed to help manage Type 2 diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels and reducing appetite. Ozempic and Wegovy both contain semaglutide, while other GLP-1 drugs use different active ingredients but work in similar ways.

The FDA approved Ozempic for diabetes treatment in 2017 and Wegovy for weight management in 2021. Since then, millions of Americans have been prescribed these medications. However, growing evidence shows that pharmaceutical companies failed to adequately warn patients and doctors about serious health risks that can develop during or after treatment.

Serious Health Risks Linked to Ozempic and GLP-1 Medications

Recent studies and patient reports reveal that GLP-1 medications can cause severe complications beyond the common side effects, like nausea or stomach discomfort.

Gastrointestinal Injuries

The most common serious injuries involve the digestive system.

• Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis): This condition causes food to remain in the stomach for extended periods, leading to severe nausea, vomiting, malnutrition, and dangerous weight loss that continues even after stopping the medication.
• Ileus or bowel obstruction: A partial or complete blockage in the intestines that prevents food and waste from passing through, often requiring emergency surgery.
• Intestinal blockage: Similar to ileus but may involve different areas of the digestive tract, causing severe pain, vomiting, and potentially life-threatening complications.
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Blood clots that form in deep veins, usually in the legs, which can break loose and travel to the lungs, causing a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism.

Vision Loss and Eye Damage

Studies published in medical journals have identified a connection between semaglutide-based medications and serious vision problems.

• Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION): A sudden loss of blood flow to the optic nerve can cause permanent, irreversible vision loss in one or both eyes. Research shows patients taking Ozempic or Wegovy face a significantly higher risk of developing this condition.
• Sudden vision changes: Some patients experience rapid deterioration in their eyesight while taking or shortly after stopping GLP-1 medications, sometimes without warning signs.

Additional Serious Complications

Beyond gastrointestinal and vision issues, other documented injuries include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease requiring surgery, kidney problems, and cardiovascular events.

Note: If you developed any of these conditions while taking a GLP-1 medication or within three months of stopping, you may have grounds for a legal claim against the manufacturer.

Who Qualifies for an Ozempic Lawsuit?

Not everyone who experienced side effects while taking Ozempic or similar medications will have a viable legal claim. Our Ozempic lawyers evaluate cases based on specific criteria that strengthen your potential for recovery.

Eligibility Requirements for GLP-1 Injury Claims

You may qualify to file an Ozempic lawsuit if you meet these conditions:

• Medication use: A licensed physician prescribed to you and you took a branded GLP-1 medication (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, or Trulicity) filled at a licensed pharmacy, not from a compounding pharmacy.
• Diagnosed injury: You were diagnosed with one of the qualifying conditions, including gastroparesis, bowel obstruction, intestinal blockage, DVT, or NAION vision loss.
• Medical treatment: You required hospitalization or ongoing medical treatment for your injury.
• Timing: Your injury occurred while taking the medication or within three months of stopping it. For NAION vision loss cases specifically, symptoms must have appeared at least 30 days after your first dose of Ozempic or Wegovy.
• Current medication status: You have discontinued use of the drug that caused your injury. While active users may be considered in certain circumstances, stopping the medication strengthens your claim.

Factors That May Affect Your Claim

Some pre-existing conditions or circumstances might complicate your case. These include prior abdominal surgeries unrelated to the pancreas, chronic conditions like lupus, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, cystic fibrosis, or Multiple Sclerosis, or a family history of intestinal blockages, medullary thyroid cancer, pancreatic cancer, or MEN 2 syndrome. However, these factors don't automatically disqualify you. Our attorneys carefully evaluate each situation to determine if you have a valid claim despite complicating factors.

What Compensation Can You Recover in an Ozempic Lawsuit?

Pharmaceutical companies have a responsibility to properly test their products and warn consumers about serious risks. When they fail this duty, they should be held accountable for the harm they cause.

NYC Ozempic injury victims may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses (past and future treatment costs)
• Surgical procedures and hospitalizations
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Loss of quality of life
• Wrongful death damages for surviving family members

The amount of compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, the extent of your medical treatment, how your condition affects your daily life and ability to work, and whether you face ongoing medical needs or permanent disability. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients harmed by dangerous pharmaceutical products. We thoroughly document every aspect of your damages to fight for maximum compensation.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Ozempic Injuries?

Multiple parties may share responsibility when a dangerous drug causes harm. Our Ozempic attorneys investigate all potential sources of liability to maximize your recovery.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

The primary defendants in GLP-1 lawsuits are typically the drug manufacturers who may be liable for:

• Failing to conduct adequate safety testing before bringing the drug to market
• Withholding information about known risks from the FDA, doctors, and patients
• Not updating warning labels despite mounting evidence of serious complications
• Prioritizing profits over patient safety
• Engaging in aggressive marketing that downplayed potential dangers

Healthcare Providers

In some cases, doctors or medical facilities may share liability if they:

• Failed to properly screen patients for risk factors
• Prescribed the medication for off-label uses without adequate warnings
• Ignored symptoms that suggested developing complications
• Did not order appropriate diagnostic tests when warning signs appeared
• Continued prescribing despite clear contraindications

Distributors and Pharmacies

Companies involved in distributing or dispensing GLP-1 medications might be liable if they:

• Failed to provide the required safety information to patients
• Distributed medications without proper storage or handling
• Dispensed drugs obtained from unauthorized or unsafe sources

Our attorneys thoroughly investigate your case to identify all responsible parties and hold them accountable for your injuries.

Time Limits for Filing an Ozempic Lawsuit in New York

New York law imposes strict deadlines for filing medical misdiagnosis and product liability lawsuits. Missing these deadlines means losing your right to seek compensation forever, no matter how severe your injuries.

For most product liability cases in New York, you generally have three years from the date of injury or discovery of harm to file a lawsuit. However, the specific deadline in your case may be shorter or longer depending on various factors, including when your injury occurred, when you discovered the connection between your injury and the medication, whether your claim involves hospital negligence or prescribing errors, and if you're pursuing a wrongful death claim on behalf of a deceased family member.

Why Choose Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm for Your Ozempic Case?

When pharmaceutical companies put profits before people's health, victims deserve attorneys who will fight without backing down.

We Have the Resources to Take on Big Pharma

Pharmaceutical companies employ armies of lawyers and spend millions defending against product liability claims. We have the financial strength and the advanced legal knowledge to match their resources. Our firm can afford to hire the best medical experts, conduct thorough investigations, and take cases to trial if necessary.

Deep Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Litigation

Our attorneys have decades of experience handling complex, dangerous drug and defective product cases. We know how pharmaceutical companies operate, the tactics their lawyers use, and how to counter them effectively. This experience translates to better results for our clients.

A Track Record That Speaks for Itself

We've recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients harmed by dangerous products and medical negligence. Our attorneys have been recognized by Forbes as among the "Best Personal Injury Lawyers in NYC" and named Super Lawyers Rising Stars for their outstanding advocacy.

Compassionate Representation When You Need It Most

Behind every case is a person whose life has been disrupted by injuries that could have been prevented. We treat every client with the dignity and respect they deserve, taking time to listen to their story and explain their options in plain language.