Husband and Wife Legal Team Passionately Defend the Rights of Vioxx Plaintiffs

31 July 2006

Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 31, 2006 -- The statute of limitations clock may be ticking but that doesn't seem to deter Houston, Texas attorneys, John and Jennifer Kahn of the Kahn Law Firm. If anything the looming September 30, 2006 deadline for filing in most states has provided even more motivation for the team to make certain that people who took the drug are aware of their rights.

September 30th is the two year anniversary of the date when Merck and Company, the manufacturer of Vioxx, removed the drug from the market after research indicated that the arthritis pain killer increased the risk of heart attack and stroke among users. In many states, including Texas, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit ends two years after a drug is withdrawn. The Kahn's worry that despite the fact that over 16,000 law suits have already been filed against Merck and Company, many more potential plaintiffs around the nation may be unaware of the critical date.

«It's important for people to understand and exercise their legal rights regardless of where they live,» according to John Kahn Jr., a graduate from Loyola University in New Orleans, LA and the South Texas College of Law, «If someone was using Vioxx they or their loved ones should seek qualified legal advice as soon as possible. There is still time for potential cases to be reviewed and filed but with each passing day, the window of opportunity closes just a bit.»

«After September 30th, the options for Vioxx users in many states will be severely curtailed,» adds Jennifer Hodges Kahn, a 1998 graduate of Texas A&M University and 2001 graduate of the South Texas College of Law, «We want everyone to understand that it's not too late to take action but they must not wait. Each case is unique so acting promptly will give your legal counsel more opportunity to review your particular situation.»

The Kahns formed The Kahn Law Firm nearly four years ago in Houston. Focusing their areas of practice on personal injury, product liability and criminal defense, the firm has gained a reputation for their commitment to helping ensure their clients receive the justice they deserve in civil and criminal cases.

If you or a loved one was prescribed or took the arthritis pain killer Vioxx or Pfizer's painkiller BEXTRA® and you would like to learn more about your rights, please visit www.thekahnlawfirm.com or call their nationwide, toll-free number 1-877-226-9940.

The Kahn Law Firm is located at 1314 Texas Avenue, Suite 1012, Houston, TX 77002.

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