A number of Fosamax Side Effects Lawyers have observed an increase in Fosamax drug claims. More than 900 cases have been filed or are pending against osteoporosis drug manufacturer, according to a news report in TheStreet. The claims that have been piling up against the osteoporosis drug are partly due to an alleged side effect called osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). This terrifying side effect can lead to supposed jaw death.

The U.S. District Judge, John Keenan, will be supervising federal Fosamax cases. He has decided to set up three bellwether trials which will aid others in out-of-court arrangements. You can read part one of the first trial by visiting “Drug Maker Fosamax Accused of Manufacturing Defective Drug.”

In the second federal case, Maley V. Merck, the jury gave a unanimous verdict in favor of the drug maker Merck. The jury rejected the plaintiff’s claim who blamed her dental and jaw-related problems to the drug Fosamax.

During the trial, Merck had presented evidence that the company acted appropriately in researching and developing Fosamax. They also gave evidence that they acted appropriately in monitoring the drug after it was released on the market.

Merck’s outside counsel, Christy Jones of Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada PLLC, said: “We believe the company acted properly. Unfortunately, the plaintiff had multiple medical conditions that cause people to develop the jaw and dental problems she claims she has, regardless of whether they were taking Fosamax.”

This is indeed a distressing story for Maley who is only one of more than 900 cases against the drug Fosamax. My thoughts and prayers go out to Maley and all victims who suffer from ONJ.

What Should You Do If You Have Been Injured From Fosamax?

If you or a loved one has suffered from ONJ or a similar symptom due to the use of Fosamax please contact an experienced Fosamax products liability lawyer. A skilled Fosamax side effect attorney can help you receive just compensation for your injuries.

Fosamax Side Effects Lawyers have observed an increase in the number of claims against the drug maker Fosamax. The first of these lawsuits accuses the osteoporosis drug of causing a side effect called osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). There are almost 900 patients who have made claims against the drug maker Fosamax for ONJ. The Fosamax side effect ONJ leads to supposed jaw death to patients who have used the drug over a period of time.

The U.S. District Judge, John Keenan, will be supervising federal Fosamax cases. He has decided to set up three bellwether trials which will aid others in out-of-court arrangements.

The first case of the Bellwether trials was Boles v. Merck. The trial took place in September 2009 and ended in a mistrial. The eight person jury in New York could not reach a unanimous verdict.

The New York case claims that Shirley Boles, 71, from Walton Beach, Florida, suffered jaw problems due to her use of Fosamax. Boles had been using the drug from 1997 to 2006.

The Fosamax court case was retried on June 2, 2010 to give the jury a “cooling off period.”

If you or a loved one has experienced any side effects from the use of Fosamax it is well advised to seek the council of an experienced Fosamax drug lawyer. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you receive a fair settlement for your damages.