Plaquenil Toxicity Lawsuits
Case Settlements
Our Plaquenil toxicity attorneys have successfully represented clients who suffered vision loss, retinal damage, and other complications from hydroxychloroquine use. Below are potential reasons to explore a Plaquenil-induced toxicity lawsuit.
Irreversible Vision Loss
Failure to Warn
We have a track record of securing funds for adaptive technology and long-term care for clients who have suffered central vision loss due to Plaquenil toxicity, especially in cases where there were no prior eye screenings.
› Case Study: A Teacher’s Fight Against Preventable Blindness
Mismanaged Long-Term Use
We take on cases where a patient was kept on an unsafe dosage or for a duration that led to permanent vision damage, securing compensation for medical negligence and future support.
Late-Diagnosed Retinal Damage
Permanent Blind Spots (Scotomas)
Central Vision Impairment
We represented a client who suffered central vision loss from Plaquenil toxicity. With no prior screenings, we proved negligence and secured funds for adaptive technology and care.
Case Studies
Plaquenil can cause serious side effects, including vision loss and retinal damage. Our Plaquenil toxicity attorneys have successfully represented clients in these cases. Below are their stories, showing how we helped them get the justice they deserved.
A Teacher’s Fight Against Preventable Blindness
A Life of Teaching and Helping Children
For most of her life, our client dedicated herself to helping children learn. A soft-spoken woman from Maryland, she spent decades tutoring students with dyslexia and working in education. Teaching was not just her career — it was her calling.
Our client was also a cancer survivor, having overcome both cervical and breast cancer. Despite her health struggles, she remained resilient and active, pouring her energy into her work and her family.
That changed forever after she was prescribed Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for rheumatoid arthritis…
Plaquenil Toxicity and Preventable Blindness
A woman in her early 50s was diagnosed with lupus and arthritis. To manage her symptoms, her rheumatologist prescribed Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) at 400 mg per day. Plaquenil has been used for decades to treat autoimmune conditions, but it carries a well-documented risk of permanent retinal damage.
Medical guidelines — published by the FDA, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — clearly warn that:
Daily doses above 400 mg increase the risk of toxicity.
Patients using Plaquenil for more than five years require annual screening…
We believe that everyone deserves to be heard.
Reach out today to speak with someone who’s ready to stand with you.Do I Have a Plaquenil Toxicity Case?
If you’ve suffered vision loss or other complications due to long-term Plaquenil use, you might be wondering whether you have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. You may have a case if:
Plaquenil Vision Damage
Ignored Early Symptoms
Failed to Monitor/Test
Uninformed Plaquenil Risks
Each case is unique. Our experienced Plaquenil lawyers offer free consultations to evaluate your situation and help you understand your legal options. We will review your medical records, consult with expert witnesses, and determine whether medical negligence occurred.