Rowe and Hamilton
22 E. Washington St., Suite 600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-632-2524
Fax: 317-631-5905
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Personal Injury & Drug Litigation

Rowe & Hamilton is a personal injury law firm dedicated to providing high quality, aggressive legal representation to victims of personal injury. Our firm handles many different types of personal injury cases. The most common type of personal injury claims are traffic accidents and those caused by property owner negligence. Attorneys at Rowe & Hamilton will work for you to be awarded the compensation that you are entitled to for doctor bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and medical costs for ongoing injuries.

We handle claims for:

People injured in automobile accidents resulting from the negligence of other drivers.
People injured in large truck accidents.
Wrongful death suits that arise from the conduct of another person.
Victims of toxic torts, such as harm caused by pesticides, lead paint, chemical exposure, or water contamination.
People who suffer injuries due to hospital staff negligence and medical malpractice. These claims include nursing home abuse, one of today's most troubling areas.
Babies who suffer birth injuries, brain damage, or cerebral palsy due to birth trauma or medical malpractice.
Spinal Cord Injury claims that result from trauma or disease.
Traumatic Brain Injury claims caused by a sudden physical force that result in loss of brain function.
Construction workers or other workers injured through the negligence of others.
Injured due to damages on property
Inadequate security and liability for negligent service of alcohol.

An initial discussion with us about your case is free of charge and no obligation, and we only charge a fee if we're successful in recovering an award for you. We will not ask you to pay a retainer fee up front because we recognize that most people cannot afford to do so. Our fees are based on a percentage of any recovery we make for you. This is called a contingent fee agreement.

Drug Litigation
At Rowe and Hamilton, we represent people who have been injured by defective drugs. If you or someone you know has suffered injury or death as a result of taking one of the below drugs, please contact us for a free consultation.

Raptiva

Used to treat a psoriasis, a skin disease
Increases the risk of lethal infections, such as PML
PML is a lethal virus that has no cure or treatment
At least 3 Raptiva patients have died from PML
As of April 2009, Raptiva is being completely removed from the market

Raptiva is a weekly injection prescribed for adults with the most common type of psoriasis, moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis symptoms, ranging from mild to disabling, include red, scaly skin lesions that are typically accompanied by itching, pain, cracking and bleeding.

Raptiva increases the risk of deadly infections, including bacterial sepsis, viral meningitis, invasive fungal disease, and PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy). PML is a viral disease that causes permanent brain damage and death. Raptiva was available for 5 years before the public was warned of the risks. Raptiva was on the market from October 27, when it was approved by the FDA, until April 8, 2009, when it was pulled.

Gadolinium

Injected into the bloodstream to enhance MRI and MRA images
Can cause nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in those with kidney problems
NSF is a debilitating, life-threatening disease for which there is no cure
As early as April 2006, the deadly side effects were known by pharmaceutical companies
The FDA required a black box warning in May 2007 for all gadolinium dyes’ labels

Gadolinium is the active ingredient in various brands of contrast dyes used to enhance MRI and MRA images. Reports began to surface in April of 2006 that some patients using gadolinium dyes were developing NSF, previously known as nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NFD). NSF is a disease which causes a thickening of the skin, connective tissues, muscles and internal organs throughout the body. Becoming worse over time, there is no known treatment for NSF. It may also cause death.

Avandia

Helps diabetics control their blood sugar
Reduces blood sugar by increasing the cells’ sensitivity to insulin.
Belongs to a new class of medicines called thiazolidinediones (TZD)
More than 1 million people in the U.S. are currently taking TZDs and Avandia
May be used alone or with other diabetes medications
Some drugs combine Avandia and other antidiabetic medicines into one pill
- Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate)
- Avandamet (rosiglitazone maleate and metformin hydrochloride)
- Avandaryl (rosiglitazone maleate and glimepiride)
Approved by the FDA in 1999 to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Produced by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

OrthoEvra

Introduced on the market in 2002
44 severe blood-clot related injuries were reported in the first year
At least 29 women, most in their late teens and 20’s, have died as a result of using the patch
Can cause blood clots, strokes, heart attacks, and pulmonary embolisms
With Ortho Evra, women absorb about 60% more estrogen than with the pill – estrogen increases the risk of blood clots and other injuries
A warning label was only added in 2005 after reporters published the true risks
The Ortho Evra patch hasn’t been recalled and is still marketed aggressively

Trasylol

Manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Given during surgery to reduce blood loss
Although the FDA has only approved Trasylol for use in certain cardiac surgical procedures, it is often used in other types of procedures, such as orthopedic surgeries
Linked to severe kidney damage, heart attacks, strokes and death
In November 2007, marketing of drug suspended due to risk of death
In May 2008, Trasylol completely removed from the U.S. (still approved for use in more than 60 countries)

Hydroxycut

The following Hydroxycut products have been recalled:

Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Capsules
Hydroxycut Max Liquid Capsules
Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDS (Ready-to-Drink)
Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
Hydroxycut 24
Hydroxycut Carb Control
Hydroxycut Natural
Hydroxycut Hardcore Grape Explosion
Hydroxycut Hardcore Triple Wildberry
Hydroxycut Club Pack US Kit
Hydroxycut Target US Kit
Hydroxycut Sachet Twin Pack US Kit
Hydroxycut Instant Weight Loss Shot
Hydroxycut Hardcore Shredded Stack Kit
Hydroxycut Rapid Release Caplets

Hydroxycut is the brand name of top-selling weight-loss products. They are marketed as a dietary supplement for people who want to lose weight , as well as by body-builders who want to sharpen their muscles. The use of Hydroxycut has been linked to liver damage, liver failure, seizures, heart attacks, serious muscle damage, and death. Even people with no pre-existing medical conditions have needed liver transplants after taking Hydroxycut. On May 1, 2009, a nationwide recall was announced and the FDA urges the public to immediately stop using the products.

Seroquel

AstraZeneca produces Seroquel
An Antipsychotic medication FDA approved to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Also used to treat dementia, ADHD, and depression
Linked to diabetes, hyperglycemia, pancreatitis, ketoacidosis, and death
Increases the risk of death by cardiac events or infection in elderly dementia patients
Serouel’s life-threatening side effects were known by the FDA years before warning anyone
AstraZeneca unlawfully promoted the off-label use of Seroquel to increase sales