Joe Osborne & Greg Francis, Personal Injury Lawyers & Founders of Osborne & Francis

Since 1981 Zantac also known as Ranitidine is a medication used to treat and prevent heartburn. In September 2019, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that there were extremely high levels of NDMA in the product. NDMA is a harmful carcinogen that has been associated with causing various diseases. The FDA has issued a recall to patients and health care professionals regarding the continued prescription of ranitidine tablets due to the medication producing excessive levels of NDMA that are unsuitable for consumer use and it’s ability to be easily absorbed into the patient’s tissues.

Zantac or generic ranitidine may place patients at an increased risk for cancers such as the following:

  • Stomach
  • Liver
  • Small Intestine
  • Colorectal
  • Bladder
  • Pancreatic
  • Esophageal
  • Kidney
  • Prostate(<65)
  • Leukemia
  • Non-Hodgkin's Lympoma
  • Multiple Myeloma

At Osborne & Francis Law Firm, PLLC, our attorneys represent clients throughout the U.S. who have been injured or have encountered medical complications because of brand name and generic defective drugs. It takes a lawyer with extensive resources, knowledge and litigation skills to battle a major corporation, especially a pharmaceutical company. Drug companies employ resourceful and skilled defense teams and have vast funds on reserve to fight against lawsuits in attempts to avoid responsibility for their negligence and disregard for public safety.

Video Transcript

So you've been in a car accident. What happens next? There are many things that you should do but here are the three most important:

Number One: See a doctor immediately. 

A broken bone is easy to see, but some injuries are not. The most common injuries from car accidents happen in the neck, back, or head. The only way to diagnose and treat them is by seeing a doctor. A doctor can help ease the pain, provide medication, reassure you of how your injury may impact your daily life, and tell you what not to do to make it worse.

A visit to the doctor can also give you legally protected time off to recover and rest your body after an accident, and it documents and provides the evidence you may need for your case. Even a five-mile-per-hour car accident can cause a serious injury. So whether you've had a severe accident or a minor collision, see a doctor. And if you don't have medical insurance, let us know and we'll make sure that you receive the proper care. 

Number Two: Write everything down.

Even if it seems small, during times of stress or injury it is common to forget the little details. Make sure you keep note of the pain that you're in. With neck, back, and head injuries, sometimes simple activities such as walking up the stairs or picking up a toddler may cause severe pain. 

You may not be sleeping well at night. Documenting how much you sleep and how often you wake up due to pain is also very important. And lastly, if you have any cuts or bruises, take daily photos as you heal. This will provide visual evidence of the injuries that you've suffered. 

Number Three: Do not speak to an insurance company until you've spoken to a lawyer.

Please understand that the insurance adjuster works for a billion-dollar corporation and not for you. Their interests are solely for their insurance company, and their goal is to provide you with the least amount of financial settlement as quickly as possible. When you do speak with them, remember they will record the conversation. Why do they do this? Because they've been trained to ask questions that may confuse you. So talk to us before you talk to them. 

So remember: See a doctor, document everything, and call us before calling the insurance company for your free private consultation. We are here for you. Real tough lawyers fighting real tough issues.

Powerful Litigators Fighting Big Pharmaceutical Companies on Your Behalf

We hold big drug companies accountable for our clients’ injuries and suffering. Our attorneys are experienced in handling complex cases against major corporations, and we always handle them ourselves. With Osborne & Francis Law Firm, PLLC, you will receive personalized attention and compassionate care through every step of your case.

We pursue maximum compensation for your injury, and we collaborate with medical and economic experts as necessary. Our devoted work in the field of defective drug litigation is performed with great concern for detail.

We work to influence companies to more aggressively address serious and potentially critical safety issues related to their products. We accurately assess the full value of your case, calculating past, present and future costs.

contact our office to speak to a lawyer.

do you still have questions?

CONTACT US TODAY

T. Andrews

5 star icon

“Attorneys Greg Francis and Ryan Fletcher at Osborne & Francis Law Firm represented me in my personal injury case.The defendant drew a line in the sand and was adamant on a settlement amount I was almost willing to accept. After the dust settled and the smoke cleared, we settled for 3 times that amount!!! When they say ‘Real Tough Lawyers,’ they mean it.”

C. Smith

5 star icon

“I am so thankful for EVERYONE, the entire staff at Osborne & Francis Law, for mentoring me through the mediation process with my hip replacement failures. I didn't realize how MUCH pressure they relieved me of by helping me deal with the reality of this traumatic time in my life, as it was OVER so quickly with a positive result. My family is grateful to have their mom HAPPY & FOCUSED on the future, rather than worrying over what happened in the past! FAST FORWARD, we are LIVING LIFE to the fullest once again!”

E. Holland

5 star icon

Dennis and the other Osborne & Francis staff were amazing! Our case was HUGE and required tender loving care. Everyone on our case did their part by putting all the puzzle pieces together. We were given step by step updates and put at ease when our nerves got the best of us. For every inquiry we made we received a timely response...You are appreciated!

J. Davis

5 star icon

“I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer/ firm — everything was done professionally exactly how I wanted. Due to COVID my personal attorney Mr. Garcia was still able to make things work in a timely manner and he never made me feel like he wasn’t working. Overall I’m happy with how my case turned out and I would recommend him and this law firm to anyone. 100% satisfied.”

Erica F.

5 star icon

"Best personal injury attorney around, I could not be happier! I was seriously injured in a car accident and Osborne and Francis helped me through the entire process. I was blown away by how knowledgeable the staff and attorneys are at this incredible law firm. I would not hesitate to recommend this law firm to friends and family!"

Alfred

5 star icon

Quick and fair resolution to a unique case. On advice of my own attorney, I engaged Joseph Osborne of Osborne & Francis of Boca Raton, FL. Mr. Osborne had considerable experience in cases such as mine and the results showed that. Mr. Osborne and his staff were very helpful, kept me up to date, and listened to my input. The settlement was very fair as far as I am concerned.

Please fill out the form below for your

FREE CONSULTATION

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Contact Our Zantac Drug Injury Claim Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been harmed by the use of Zantac, contact the Zantac drug litigation attorneys at Osborne & Francis. Call us at (561) 293-2600.  We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals receive the highest-quality legal representation available. We take cases nationally from our offices in Boca Raton and Orlando.

Frequently Asked Questions