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Rhode Island Ocaliva lawsuits claim this Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) medication increased the risk of liver damage. Organ failure, liver transplants, and pre-mature death have been blamed on this harmful medication. (See our Rhode Island Ocaliva News)
As such, our Rhode Island Ocaliva lawyers are filing liver damage lawsuits for cirrhosis victims.
Rhode Island Ocaliva Lawyers Advocate for Liver Cirrhosis Victims
Our team of Rhode Island Ocaliva attorneys has represented thousands of victims of dangerous pharmaceutical products. In doing so, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlement funds on their behalf.
However, we only pursue Ocaliva compensation from medication manufacturers, not from our clients’ doctors or caregivers.
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While compensation may be available to qualified PBC patients, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim Rhode Island Ocaliva attorneys can make for liver compensation is one filed within the Statute of Limitations. Follow this link for our latest information on Ocaliva multi-district litigation (MDL).
Our Rhode Island Ocaliva lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm use of Ocaliva and diagnosis of a related liver injury. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
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Rhode Island Liver Lawsuits in State or Federal Court
RI Ocaliva lawsuits can be filed in state or federal court. Selecting a jurisdiction is generally based on: 1) whether all parties inhabit Rhode Island, and 2) the severity of liver damage.
Rhode Island State Ocaliva Claims
When all parties reside in Rhode Island, Ocaliva lawsuits of any magnitude can be filed in the State’s county courts (RI Courts Website). The Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure sets forth Rhode Island’s procedural law for organ failure claims.
The State of Rhode Island follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a Rhode Island Ocaliva lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by Intercept Pharmaceuticals and Alfasigma Group regardless of what portion of fault may be assigned to the plaintiff. However, the cirrhosis victim’s financial award may be reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
1st Circuit Ocaliva Claims in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is part of the First Circuit of the federal court system, and individual Ocaliva lawsuits can be filed at its local U.S. District Court. Cirrhosis appeals are heard by the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals.
Provided the injuries are severe, Ocaliva claims can be filed in this court against defendants nationwide.
However, federal Ocaliva lawsuits filed in Rhode Island may be transferred to a centralized jurisdiction pursuant to a liver damage Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Transfer Order. (Follow this link for our additional information on 1st Circuit Ocaliva compensation.)
For background information on the PBC litigation, please see our Ocaliva lawyers homepage.
Contact our Rhode Island Ocaliva lawyers today.