Ozempic Lawsuit Attorneys for Severe Side Effects [2026 Update]
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Lawsuits have been filed by patients who claim they experienced severe side effects that they believe were caused or worsened by Ozempic. Conditions that have been named in the Ozempic lawsuits include gastroparesis, bowel obstructions, blindness, NAION, pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism, and pulmonary aspiration. Attorneys are investigating these claims and helping patients and their families discover whether they may qualify to file an Ozempic lawsuit. This page discusses how to partner with an attorney to file and investigate an Ozempic side effects lawsuit.
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 chose to file a lawsuit. Some patients who took Ozempic believed the drug caused them to suffer from side effects that required hospitalization or invasive treatments. Some people claim their loved ones died from complications that they believe are associated with Ozempic. Patients and their surviving loved ones are filing Ozempic lawsuits to seek compensation for their losses.
Ozempic attorneys are product liability and personal injury lawyers with extensive experience bringing cases against pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk. There are laws that require pharmaceutical companies to warn people about some of the drugs’ side effects. Many people believe that Novo Nordisk did not do enough to warn the public about the possible risks associated with taking Ozempic. Ozempic lawyers understand how to file these lawsuits and present strong legal arguments to hold companies accountable when they do not warn people when they are supposed to.
What Does an Ozempic Side Effects Lawyer Do?
An attorney working on an Ozempic side effect case takes steps to help clients increase their chances of receiving a payout. For example, the legal team may 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.
The Ozempic attorney may read the warning labels, safety data, and FDA guidance about the semaglutide injection and its potential side effects. The lawyer may perform legal research to understand the current laws about pharmaceutical company liability and when Ozempic patients can seek compensation for side effects. The client’s legal team may also connect with experts in the medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific industries to learn what is considered best practice in those fields and what side effects Ozempic’s manufacturer may have been aware of but did not disclose.
Ozempic attorneys use the above information to file an individual lawsuit or ask to transfer the person’s existing lawsuit to the multidistrict litigation against Novo Nordisk. The attorney 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 are investigating claims about the following conditions that some people believe could be side effects of Ozempic:
- Gastroparesis: When someone’s stomach muscles do not move food through their digestive system when they should.
- Ileus: When someone’s bowels slow down or stop working.
- Bowel obstructions
- Vision loss, including non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
- Pancreatitis
- Deep vein thrombosis: Blood clots that form in deep veins, like those in the legs
- Pulmonary embolism: When a clot travels into your lungs and blocks the flow of blood
- Pulmonary aspiration: When the contents of someone’s stomach enter their lungs during surgery or deep sedation.
Some people claim that taking Ozempic may have caused them to experience these or other possible side effects. Lawsuits have also accused Ozempic’s manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, of not warning people of risks that may be associated with taking Ozempic. If someone took Ozempic and suffered from the conditions above, they may be eligible to file an Ozempic lawsuit.
Ozempic Lawyer Legal Strategies Against Ozempic’s Manufacturer
Ozempic lawyers are using several legal theories to help consumers and their loved ones seek compensation. Those include accusing Novo Nordisk of:
- Failing to properly warn patients of Ozempic’s risks
- Creating a defective drug
- Misrepresenting the product when marketing it to the public
- Negligence
However, Ozempic lawyers personalize their legal strategies to fit their clients’ situations. So, not every Ozempic patient’s case involves the above claims.
Failure to Warn
According to legal complaints, some patients believe Novo Nordisk should have warned them that taking Ozempic may increase their risk of complications, like gastroparesis or ileus. Studies suggest that some patients with diabetes may have a higher risk of clinically-significant gastroparesis if they are taking a semaglutide (such as Ozempic). A 2026 observational study suggested that patients without diabetes who took a GLP-1 drug were nearly 2.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with gastroparesis than those in the dataset who did not take a GLP-1 drug. Some Ozempic patients think Novo Nordisk should have disclosed these and other gastrointestinal risks.
Defective Design
Patients have also claimed that Ozempic’s design may be unreasonably unsafe, defective, and dangerous. A 2014 systematic review suggested that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may be associated with a higher likelihood of gastrointestinal complications. Moreover, a 2020 study suggested that GLP-1s may be associated with a higher risk of intestinal obstruction than other types of diabetes management drugs.
Some medical researchers believe one reason the risk of constipation and obstruction is higher with drugs like Ozempic is that it changes how the gut works. Patients who are filing lawsuits believe that Novo Nordisk did not take enough steps to create a reasonably safe drug or warn patients about its potential risks.
Negligence
Some people accuse Novo Nordisk of not doing enough to make sure Ozempic was safe before putting it on the market. 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.
According to a recent study, 24,499 people went to the emergency room for adverse events associated with semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic) between 2022 and 2023. That same report indicated that almost 70% of those emergency room visits were for gastrointestinal concerns (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc.). 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 accuse Novo Nordisk of misleading consumers because of how it marketed and advertised Ozempic. According to STAT News, Novo Nordisk paid $11 million in meals and travel expenses for doctors to educate those doctors about the company’s GLP-1 products, including Ozempic. Some people believe Novo Nordisk’s advertisements and marketing may have downplayed some of Ozempic’s serious risks when it communicated to prescribers about the drug.
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.