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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Attorneys
Stevens Johnson Syndrome Attorneys
Get The Compensation You Deserve
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) litigation is a niche practice that requires specialized medical, scientific, and legal expertise. Selecting the right lawyer for your SJS case is critically important. We handle SJS cases every day as a core part of our legal practice. SJS litigation requires a unique understanding of the adverse drug event to succeed against deep-pocketed drug companies and the sophisticated lawyers they hire to defend these cases.
Pursuing legal action with an experienced SJS attorney won't change the past, but it can change your future. Let us evaluate your case.
Our Results Speak for Themselves
As lead counsel, our firm has assisted well over 50 SJS clients across dozens of states and against the largest drug companies and defense law firms in the world.
We are highly selective in the cases we accept and devote substantial financial resources to each case. Our number one goal is to arm our clients with the evidence and legal assistance required to succeed against large corporations through constant legal and medical research.
These litigations can be challenging uphill battles, so it’s critical that you have experienced Stevens Johnson Syndrome attorneys who are prepared to meet these corporate legal teams head-to-head.
Learn About Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare, very serious skin disorder that is most often caused by a reaction to medication. The earliest symptoms are typically flu-like, including fever, sore throat, fatigue and eye irritation.
As the disease progresses, a red or purplish rash often appears on the skin and begins to spread and blister. This rash causes the outer-most layer of skin to die and shed from the body, usually just a matter of days after the rash appears.
SJS cases require immediate medical attention and hospitalization. Treatment focuses on removing the cause, caring for wounds, controlling pain, preventing infection, and minimizing complications as the skin regrows.
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) is a more advanced, severe, and life-threatening form of SJS. When over 30% of the total body surface area is covered in blisters or significant rash, medical experts identify the reaction as TEN.
TEN is serious and life-threatening. Leading medical experts have stated that TEN carries a mortality rate of 30%-80%.
This alarming mortality rate coupled with the horrible symptoms make this syndrome a nightmare for those who suffer from it. This is just one more reason our team commits so much effort to remain the most trusted Stevens Johnson Syndrome attorneys in the U.S.
Causes, Risk Factors, & Complications
SJS is most commonly triggered by medications. Long-term side-effects and complications from SJS can include organ failure, blindness, kidney failure and disease, respiratory complications, severe permanent skin damage and death.
Although SJS is rare, there are specific medications more commonly associated with SJS cases:
- Advil
- Anticonvulsants
- Antiepileptic drugs
- Antimalarial drugs
- Arava
- Azithromycin
- Bactrim
- Carbamazepine
- Children’s Advil
- Children’s Motrin
- Children’s Tylenol
- Cleocin
- Clindamycin
- Diclofenac
- Dietary supplements
- Diflucan
- Dilantin
- Flagyl
- Libtayo
- Leflunomide
- Phenytoin
- Sulfonamides
- Tamilfu
- Tegretol
- Topamax
- Various NSAIDs
- Xeljanz
- Zithromax
- Zosyn
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Attorney Connor Sheehan
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome attorney Connor Sheehan devotes 100% of his practice to civil litigation. In 2010, he co-founded Dunn Sheehan LLP, where he litigates plaintiff-side pharmaceutical cases, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, and SJS cases.
As lead counsel, he has handled cases in over 30 states and tried over 25 cases to jury verdict in trials ranging from a few days to nine weeks. He has collected over $100 million dollars for his clients in contingent fee cases in the last decade.
Attorneys Refer To Us
SJS litigation requires significant expertise. Because we are specialized in SJS, our firm can dedicate time, knowledge, and resources that others can't.
If you're an attorney with an SJS case, give us a call at 214-253-0715 to learn more about our referral process and how we can assist you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pursue legal action?
If you or a loved one are diagnosed with SJS, pursue legal action by contacting our Stevens-Johnson Syndrome attorney. Our team of experienced Stevens Johnson Syndrome attorneys can evaluate your case and help you determine the best way to proceed with legal action.
Our leading SJS attorney, Connor Sheehan, has helped SJS patients recover tens of millions of dollars in settlements in the last ten years alone. He utilizes his scientific knowledge and legal expertise in this niche field to build your case using the best experts in the nation in order to get the financial compensation you deserve.
What should I do if I believe I am having an SJS reaction?
Seek medical attention immediately.
Early signs of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome are flu-like symptoms, including fever, sore throat, fatigue, and eye irritation, which can make it difficult to diagnose in its early stages. If you experience a red or purplish rash that blisters and quickly spreads across the skin, see a doctor as soon as possible.
The sooner you pursue legal action, the stronger your case. If you or a loved one are diagnosed with SJS, contact our Stevens Johnson Syndrome attorneys immediately to evaluate your case and help you fight for the financial compensation you deserve.
If I was diagnosed with SJS in the past, can I still pursue legal action?
The statute of limitations on SJS cases varies from state to state, but in many states, it is 2 years after the date of injury (sometimes longer). If you are a minor at the time of injury, in most states the statute of limitations will not begin until you turn 18.
If you’re curious about how the statute of limitations may affect your case, use our free case evaluation tool, or contact our expert Stevens Johnson Syndrome attorneys to discuss your legal options.
Does my location affect my SJS case?
Our leading Steven-Johnson syndrome attorney, Connor Sheehan, and his team handle cases nationwide from offices in Texas and California.
Dallas, TX Office
By appointment only:
Los Angeles, CA Office
San Antonio, TX Office
The group was kind and hardworking. They listened and were very thorough in making sure I understood the process in every way. They worked with my family and I in a very professional manner, and we will always be grateful
