Ozempic Lawsuit Attorneys for Severe Side Effects [2025 Update]
Many people have experienced severe side effects after taking Ozempic. Some of the side effects are so severe, that people have to hire lawyers to pursue compensation for their injuries. Ozempic (semaglutide) has been associated with an increased risk of stomach paralysis, intestinal obstructions, blindness, blood clots, and pancreatic disease and cancer, all of which negatively impacted people’s lives.
Because of Ozempic’s side effects, many people are hiring lawyers to file lawsuits against Novo Nordisk, the drug’s manufacturer. This article will discuss what Ozempic side effects may qualify for a lawsuit and how to partner with a lawyer to pursue a settlement package.
About Hiring an Ozempic Lawyer:
What Does an Ozempic Side Effects Lawyer Do?
What Ozempic Side Effects Claims Are Attorneys Investigating?
Ozempic Lawyer Legal Strategies Against Ozempic’s Manufacturer
How to Find a Lawyer for Representation Against Ozempic
How Much Does an Ozempic Lawyer Cost?
What Is an Ozempic Lawyer?
An Ozempic lawyer represents people who took Ozempic, experienced serious complications, and choose to file a lawsuit. Many consumers who take Ozempic shots for diabetes suffer from side effects that require hospitalization or invasive treatments. Some people die from complications. Consumers and their surviving loved ones are filing Ozempic lawsuits to seek compensation for their immense losses.
Ozempic attorneys are product liability and personal injury lawyers who have extensive knowledge about bringing cases against pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk. Pharmaceutical companies should warn people about dangerous, unexpected side effects from their drugs, and many people believe that Novo Nordisk did not do enough to warn the public. Ozempic lawyers understand how to file these lawsuits and present strong legal arguments to hold companies accountable for selling defective and unsafe products.
What Does an Ozempic Side Effects Lawyer Do?
An attorney working on an Ozempic side effect case takes on many different responsibilities to help clients increase their chances of receiving a payout. For example, the legal team can contact the client’s medical team and pharmacy to learn about their health and Ozempic history. The lawyer might look for information about why the client started taking Ozempic, what dosage and frequency they were on, and when they began experiencing side effects.
Additionally, the Ozempic attorney would read the warning labels, safety data, and FDA guidance about the semaglutide injection. The lawyer may perform legal research to understand the current laws about pharmaceutical company liability and how people can seek compensation. The client’s legal team may also connect with experts in the medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific industries to learn about what is considered best practice in those fields and what Ozempic’s makers were aware of but did not disclose.
Ozempic attorneys then gather all this information together and use it to file an individual lawsuit or join a mass tort lawsuit against Novo Nordisk. For example, they may write and submit a legal complaint or use evidence to support arguments during hearings, settlement negotiations, or a trial.
What Ozempic Side Effects Claims Are Attorneys Investigating?
Attorneys who are taking on Ozempic claims are investigating different side effects and associated lawsuits:
- Gastroparesis: When someone’s stomach becomes paralyzed and does not move food through their digestive system
- Ileus: When partially digested food blocks or obstructs someone’s intestines
- Blindness or loss of sight (NAION)
- Pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer
- Thyroid tumors
- Deep vein thrombosis: Blood clots that form in deep veins, like those in the legs
- Pulmonary embolism: When a clot that forms somewhere else travels into your lungs and blocks the flow of blood
Many people are suing Novo Nordisk, which manufactures Ozempic, because they think the company knew about the dangers of this semaglutide injection but did not tell consumers. They believe that this failure to warn may have caused hundreds of consumers to suffer complications, be hospitalized, or even lose their lives. If someone suffered from the conditions above, they may be eligible to file an Ozempic lawsuit.
Ozempic Lawyer Legal Strategies Against Ozempic’s Manufacturer
Attorneys representing people harmed by Ozempic are using several legal theories to help consumers and their loved ones gain compensation. Some of the arguments being used include that Novo Nordisk failed to properly warn patients of Ozempic’s risks, created a defective drug, misrepresented the product when marketing it to the public, and was negligent in its actions.
Failure to Warn
Companies have a legal and ethical obligation to tell consumers about most side effects that they might experience when taking a drug as it is intended to be used. In the case of Ozempic, many people think that Novo Nordisk should have warned them about the risk of complications, like gastroparesis or ileus, when using this product.
For example, studies show that patients with diabetes may have a 3.5 to 4.5 times increase in experiencing an intestinal blockage if they are taking a GLP-1 like Ozempic. Many patients do not think this risk was properly disclosed to them by Novo Nordisk in a clear and timely manner. While the FDA updated Ozempic’s label to include some gastrointestinal risks in 2023, for many, this warning came far too late and did not go into enough detail.
Defective Design
Consumers also claim Ozempic, by design, is unreasonably unsafe and dangerous. Studies show that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have a higher likelihood of causing gastrointestinal complications overall. Moreover, a 2020 study revealed that GLP-1s were associated with an increased chance of intestinal obstructions compared to other types of diabetes management drugs.
Medical researchers believe one reason the risk of constipation and obstruction is higher with drugs like Ozempic is because of the way it interacts with someone’s body and changes the way the gut works. Consumers who are filing lawsuits believe that Novo Nordisk did not take steps to make sure they were creating a safe drug or the safest version of it, putting the public at risk of injury or death.
Negligence
Some people who are suing Novo Nordisk accuse the company of not performing enough testing on Ozempic’s safety profile before selling it to the public. They also believe the company should have done more to monitor and report the complications people were experiencing after the drug made it to the market.
Reports have shown that, between 2022 and 2023, almost 25,000 people went to the emergency room for side effects caused by the GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, that they take to manage their diabetes or off-label for weight loss. Some consumers claim that Novo Nordisk should have been more thorough, proactive, and transparent about investigating and disclosing these and other warnings about its product.
Marketing Misrepresentation
Finally, patients and their surviving loved ones are faulting Novo Nordisk for the way it marketed and advertised Ozempic. Documents have shown that Novo Nordisk has spent nearly $1 billion dollars in the span of five years to create and spread advertisements. Many of these marketing campaigns tout Ozempic as a miracle drug that will help people manage their diabetes. People believe these ads downplayed the serious and sometimes deadly consequences many patients were experiencing after taking the drug as prescribed.
Additionally, some complaints filed by consumers have shed light on the millions that Novo Nordisk has paid to provide dinners and other compensation packages for those who prescribe the medication. They think Novo Nordisk engaged in unlawful and unethical practices of encouraging providers to recommend Ozempic to their patients. Of note, providers do not have access to the robust safety profile of Ozempic like Novo Nordisk did at that time. They believe Novo Nordisk’s actions prioritized profits over the health and safety of the consumers who eventually took Ozempic because of the way it was advertised and recommended to them.
How to Find a Lawyer for Representation Against Ozempic
If you or your loved one suffered from complications after taking Ozempic, finding a trusted lawyer to help you is a good idea. They can talk to you about your concerns and provide a comprehensive case evaluation to see if filing an Ozempic lawsuit is in your best interest. When searching for a lawyer, here are some questions to keep in mind:
- Does the attorney have vast experience with group lawsuits (like MDLs) against pharmaceutical companies?
- Does the law firm provide free consultations?
- Does the lawyer regularly take on product liability lawsuits against large corporations, like Novo Nordisk or Eli Lilly?
- Does the lawyer have training in researching and decoding medical research about drugs like Ozempic?
- How much does the attorney charge to handle Ozempic cases?
- Will you have to pay any upfront legal fees if you hire the lawyer?
Additionally, you may want to look for a law firm that has represented people during claims involving diabetes or weight loss drugs. Reputable and experienced law firms may also have an intake team standing by to take your call, which can help make sure you start the legal process before your filing deadline expires. For example, King Law’s intake specialists are available to take your call and get you set up with a free case review.
Can a Lawyer Help People Join the Ozempic Group Lawsuit?
Because of the high number of lawsuits being brought against Novo Nordisk, many people joined together to create a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL). Forming an MDL allows those involved in the group case to share evidence about Ozempic, expert testimony, and other resources. The group lawsuit for people harmed by Ozempic is called, MDL 3094 In Re: Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAS) Products Liability Litigation.
Most people who file an Ozempic lawsuit join the MDL, which is similar to a class action lawsuit for Ozempic. When people hire an attorney to represent their Ozempic case, their attorney will discuss the possible benefits of joining the MDL versus filing a lawsuit outside of the MDL.
How Much Does an Ozempic Lawyer Cost?
Many attorneys who handle Ozempic claims take cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means, they do not ask their client to pay upfront legal fees (like a retainer or deposit) to evaluate the case or represent the client in their Ozempic lawsuit. Instead, the attorney would receive an agreed-upon percentage of the client’s final settlement, if the attorney won the client’s case for them. Many people find this arrangement beneficial because it frees up their time, money, and energy to focus on their health or other obligations, while the attorney manages the legal matters.
Contact an Ozempic Lawyer Today
If you experienced severe side effects after taking Ozempic, you may have a legal claim against Novo Nordisk and be able to pursue an Ozempic lawsuit. Evidence suggests Ozempic’s manufacturer knew about the risks of their semaglutide drug, but they hid the dangers from the public and pushed Ozempic as being safe and effective. The attorneys at our firm can help you understand how to file a lawsuit related to Ozempic injuries.
Working with a lawyer gives you a fighting chance of receiving a fair and efficient payout from the pharmaceutical company that put you in harm’s way. King Law has deep knowledge of product liability laws and can help craft an effective legal strategy to advance your best interests. Contact our dedicated intake team today by calling (585) 496-2648 to learn about what we can do for you.