Reviewed by Laurence P. Banville, Esq.Can you sue over an Eliquis injury?
Yes, in the right circumstances. Eliquis is a widely prescribed blood thinner (anticoagulant) used to lower the risk of stroke and dangerous clots. Like other blood thinners, it carries a known risk of serious bleeding. These lawsuits generally do not argue that the drug should never exist; they argue that the manufacturer failed to adequately warn patients and doctors about the bleeding risk, marketed the drug improperly, or did not provide adequate guidance on monitoring and treating a bleed.
To have a viable claim, you typically need to show that you took the drug, that you suffered a genuine injury (such as a major gastrointestinal bleed, a brain bleed, a hospitalization, or the death of a loved one), and that the injury is connected to the medication rather than an unrelated cause. A lawyer and your medical records are essential to establish that link.
What kinds of Eliquis claims do attorneys handle?
Pharmaceutical injury cases generally fall under product-liability law. The most common theories include:
- Failure to warn: the drugmaker did not give doctors and patients adequate warning about the severity of the bleeding risk or how to manage it.
- Design or manufacturing defect: the product was unreasonably dangerous as designed or as made.
- Negligence and misrepresentation: the company was careless in testing, labeling, or marketing the drug.
These claims are complex and often involve litigation coordinated across many injured plaintiffs. The strength of any individual case depends heavily on the specific facts, the medical evidence, and the current state of the science.
How long do you have to file in New York?
New York generally gives you three years from the date of injury to bring a personal-injury or product-liability claim. CPLR §214 If the injury resulted in death, a wrongful-death claim has its own two-year deadline. EPTL §5-4.1 Deadlines in drug cases can be affected by when the injury was reasonably discovered and by how the broader litigation is structured, so the safest step is to have the dates reviewed by a lawyer as soon as possible. Missing the deadline usually bars the claim entirely, no matter how strong it is.
What is an Eliquis case worth?
No one can honestly promise a dollar figure, and any lawyer who guarantees one should be a warning sign. The value of a pharmaceutical injury claim depends on factors such as the severity and permanence of the injury, the medical costs incurred, lost income, the impact on daily life, and the strength of the evidence connecting the drug to the harm. Outcomes vary widely from case to case, and prior results never guarantee future ones.
What should you do next?
Keep your medical records, the prescription information, and any documentation of your hospitalization or treatment. Do not stop or change a prescribed medication without talking to your doctor first. Then have an attorney evaluate whether a claim makes sense for your situation and whether the deadlines still allow it. Banville Law is a New York personal-injury firm that connects injured people with experienced counsel; if your injury involves a different state, the general principles above still apply, but the controlling law and deadlines will differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eliquis still being prescribed and sold?
Yes. Eliquis remains an FDA-approved and commonly prescribed blood thinner. A lawsuit over an injury does not mean the drug has been banned; it typically argues the manufacturer failed to adequately warn about the bleeding risk. Never stop a prescribed medication without first talking to your doctor.
What injuries lead people to contact an Eliquis attorney?
The most common are serious, uncontrollable internal bleeds, including gastrointestinal bleeds and brain bleeds, that lead to hospitalization, lasting harm, or death. The key question is whether the injury can be medically connected to the medication rather than an unrelated cause.
How much does an Eliquis case cost to pursue?
Most personal-injury and product-liability firms work on a contingency fee, meaning you pay no attorney fee unless there is a recovery. Always confirm the specific fee terms in writing before hiring any lawyer.
How long do I have to file an Eliquis claim in New York?
New York generally allows three years from the date of injury for a product-liability or personal-injury claim, and two years for a wrongful-death claim. Because drug cases can involve discovery-of-injury issues and coordinated litigation, it is best to have the deadlines reviewed by an attorney right away.
Can I sue if my family member died after taking Eliquis?
Possibly. A wrongful-death claim may be available to the estate when a death is connected to the medication. These cases have their own two-year deadline in New York and require careful medical proof, so an early consultation with a lawyer is important.