Accepting Cases Across California and the U.S.
For SJS and TEN victims
Wormington and Bollinger is one of the most experienced law firms in the nation for Steven-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) cases. The firm has successfully resolved countless cases against pharmaceutical companies and medical providers for their roles in causing SJS and TEN in patients across California and the U.S., and even in foreign countries.
Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for those hurt by SJS and TEN. Not only have our attorneys successfully handled legal cases but they have put countless SJS and TEN victims in touch with preeminent expert medical providers regarding SJS and TEN injuries, including eye specialists, burn specialists, dermatologists, gynecologists, and other renowned specialists in SJS and TEN injuries.
If you’re reading this you already know that SJS and TEN is not encountered by medical providers regularly. Getting you or a loved one evaluated by specialists concerning SJS and TEN is one of the most important jobs for the attorneys of Wormington and Bollinger. Please contact the firm today so we can put you in touch with the medical professionals who specialize in SJS and TEN injuries and evaluate your case.
The People Behind Your
SJS & TEN Fight
Lennie F. Bollinger
Lennie F. Bollinger is an aggressive litigator with extensive experience resolving SJS and TEN cases across California and across the US. He has extensive knowledge on SJS and TEN causes, injuries, and treatments, as well as every legal aspect of an SJS and TEN case.
Mr. Bollinger is a Super Lawyer, a distinction awarded to no more than 5% of lawyers. He is a member of the Millon Dollar Advocates Forum recognizing the settlements he’s obtained for SJS and TEN victims. Mr. Bollinger has also been awarded the Clients Choice Award by lawyer rating service AVVO.
Maria Wormington
Maria Wormington is an attorney and a registered nurse, bringing case winning medical expertise to every SJS and TEN case we handle. Understanding SJS and TEN cases from the perspective of a medical provider and understanding the specialized medical care required by SJS and TEN injuries allows Maria Wormington to obtain remarkable results for her SJS and TEN clients.
Lennie F. Bollinger and Maria Wormington are members of a small group of attorneys that specialize in SJS and TEN cases. We have successfully resolved cases regarding countless medications including Lamictal (Lamotrigine), Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim), Toradol (ketorolac), Diflucan (fluconazole), Onfi (clobazam), Zyloprim (allopurinol), multiple antibiotics, and other OTC medications.
Our firm is one of the most active litigators regarding SJS and TEN cases with multiple reported legal cases setting favorable precedent for injured victims in SJS and TEN litigation: Alvarez v. Abbvie (SJS and TEN Death Case Los Angeles); Leon v. URL Pharma (SJS and TEN Death Case Los Angeles); Burton v. Abbvie (SJS and TEN Case involving blindness Los Angeles).
Wormington & Bollinger is unique in that we handle SJS and TEN cases ourselves from start to finish. You will not be referred to another law firm or lawyer. You will work directly with Lennie Bollinger or Maria Wormington on or SJS and TEN case. Our attorneys will guide you through the legal process, put you in touch with experts on SJS and TEN injuries and the necessary care you or a loved one might require. Wormington and Bollinger will advance, at no up-front cost to you, all case expenses associated with your case upon agreeing to handle your SJS and TEN case.
What is SJS and Ten
Stevens- Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are horrific conditions caused by the human body’s immune reaction to certain medications.
SJS and TEN often times begin as seemingly mild illness with patients reporting sore throat, fever, rash, headache, and flu-like symptoms. Stop any new medications and seek medical attention immediately if you think you may be experiencing and SJS or TEN reaction. SJS and TEN can progress to life-threatening reactions.
Many of our SJS and TEN clients have experienced blisters and skin peeling over their entire bodies. The mouth, eye, and genitals are often the most affected areas of the body. It is important you or a loved one gets proper medical care as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage and or/death when and SJS and TEN reaction is identified.
Common Medications that
Cause SJS and TEN
The following medications are reported in scientific literature and manufactures’ product labeling to potentially cause SJS and TEN, although every year newly developed medications are also reported to cause SJS and TEN:
Pain Relievers / Anti- Inflammatories (NSAIDs)
- Advil / Motrin / Ibuprofen
- Tylenol / Acetaminophen
- Cambia / Flector / Diclofenac
- Relafen / Diclofenac
- Celebrex / celecoxib
- Mobic / Meloxicam
- Feldene / piroxicam
Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives
- Amoxicillin / Augmentin
- Azithromycin / Zithromax
- Moxifloxacin, Gatifloxacin, Levofloxacin
- Zymaxid (topical gatifloxacin)
- Bleph-10, Blephamide (eye drops)
- Cephalosporins
- Vancomycin
- Zosyn / piperacillin tazobactam
Nerve / Psychiatric Medications
- Lyrica / pregabalin
- Cymbalta / Duloxetine
- Chantix / varenicline
- Other / Not Sure
Immunomodulators / Autoimmune Treatments
- Arava / leflunomide
- INFLECTRA / infliximab
- Ruxience / rituximab
- IBRANCE / palbociclib
- PD-1 inhibitors (Keytruda / Libtayo / Inlyta)
- Xeljanz / tofacitinib
Anti-Seizure / Neurological Medications
- Lamotrigine
- Zonegran / Zonisamide
- Clobazam
- Dilantin / phenytoin
- Carbamazepine
Gastrointestinal Medications
(Proton Pump Inhibitors)
- Prilosec / Nexium (omeprazole / esomeprazole)
- Protonix (pantoprazole)
Sulfa-Based Drugs
- Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
- Azulfidine / Sulfasalazine
- Rukobia / fostemsavir
Gout Treatment
- Allopurinol
Anti-Seizure / Psychological Medications
- Lamotrigine / Lamictal
- Dilantin / Phenytoin
- Zonegran / Zonisamide
- Clobazam / Onfi
- Carbamazepine / Tegretol
Gout Treatment
- Allopurinol / Zyloprim
Sulfa-Based Drugs
- Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim / Bactrim
- Azulfidine / Sulfasalazine
Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives
- Amoxicillin / Augmentin
- Azithromycin / Zithromax
- Bleph-10, Blephamide (Eye Drops)
- Cephalosporin / Cephalexin / Keflex
- Moxifloxacin, Gatifloxacin, Levofloxacin
- Vancomycin
- Zosyn / Piperacillin Tazobactam
- Zymaxid (Topical Gatifloxacin)
- Other Antibiotics
Nerve/Psychiatric Medications
- Gabapentin / Neurontin
- Tramadol / Ultram
- Lyrica / Pregabalin
- Chantix / Varenicline
- Cymbalta / Duloxetine
Immunomodulators / Autoimmune Treatments
- Arava / Leflunomide
- IBRANCE / Palbociclib
- INFLECTRA / Infliximab
- PD-1 inhibitors (Keytruda / Libtayo / Inlyta)
- Ruxience / Rituximab
- Xeljanz / Tofacitinib
Pain Relievers / Anti-Inflammatories
- Advil / Motrin / Ibuprofen
- Cambia / Flector / Diclofenac
- Celebrex / Celecoxib
- Feldene / Piroxicam
- Mobic / Meloxicam
- Relafen / Diclofenac
- Tylenol / Acetaminophen
- Other NSAIDs
Gastrointestinal Medications (Proton Pump Inhibitors)
- Prilosec / Nexium (Omeprazole / Esomeprazole)
- Protonix (Pantoprazole)
FAQs
We understand that navigating a SJS and TEN claim can be overwhelming, and you likely have many questions. Here, we address some of the most common inquiries.
What will it cost to review my potential Stevens Johnson Syndrome case?
If you’ve suffered harm because of a medical provider’s mistake, whether it’s a surgical error, misdiagnosis, birth injury, medication error, or other negligence, you may have a case. The best way to find out is to schedule a free case review with our attorneys.
What does it cost to hire Wormington & Bollinger?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay absolutely nothing unless we win your case.
How long do I have to file?
SJS and TEN claims have strict deadlines that vary by state and specific circumstances, sometimes as short as one or two years. That’s why it’s critical to contact Wormington & Bollinger as soon as possible so we can protect your right to compensation.
Do you have a case?
Wormington and Bollinger maintains an office in Beverly Hills, California to better serve clients on the West Coast as well as offices in Texas and New Mexico to serve clients in other locations across the US. The firm has substantial resources to go up against some of the largest pharmaceutical companies across the US.
Our firm handles every single case as if we are preparing for a trial day one. The reason we handle SJS and TEN cases this way is so that the pharmaceutical companies and medical providers know we are prepared to go as far as it takes to get our clients justice. While most SJS and TEN cases resolve without trial, we are prepared for trial from the start.
Our Results
Wormington and Bollinger has handled numerous additional SJS and TEN cases resulting in millions of dollars received for victims and their families. The firm has resolved SJS and TEN cases across all of California, and in New Mexico, Texas, Iowa, New York, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, and the Bahamas. Our firm is prepared to review SJS and TEN cases in any state.
The legal team fighting
For SJS & TEN fight
Lennie F. Bollinger
Lennie F. Bollinger is an aggressive litigator with extensive experience resolving SJS and TEN cases across California and across the US. He has extensive knowledge on SJS and TEN causes, injuries, and treatments, as well as every legal aspect of an SJS and TEN case.
Mr. Bollinger is a Super Lawyer, a distinction awarded to no more than 5% of lawyers. He is a member of the Millon Dollar Advocates Forum recognizing the settlements he’s obtained for SJS and TEN victims. Mr. Bollinger has also been awarded the Clients Choice Award by lawyer rating service AVVO.
Maria Wormington
Maria Wormington is an attorney and a registered nurse, bringing case winning medical expertise to every SJS and TEN case we handle. Understanding SJS and TEN cases from the perspective of a medical provider and understanding the specialized medical care required by SJS and TEN injuries allows Maria Wormington to obtain remarkable results for her SJS and TEN clients
Lennie F. Bollinger
Lennie F. Bollinger is an aggressive litigator with extensive experience resolving SJS and TEN cases across California and across the US. He has extensive knowledge on SJS and TEN causes, injuries, and treatments, as well as every legal aspect of an SJS and TEN case.
Mr. Bollinger is a Super Lawyer, a distinction awarded to no more than 5% of lawyers. He is a member of the Millon Dollar Advocates Forum recognizing the settlements he’s obtained for SJS and TEN victims. Mr. Bollinger has also been awarded the Clients Choice Award by lawyer rating service AVVO.
Maria Wormington F. Bollinger
Maria’s nursing experience provides the knowledge necessary to ask penetrating questions to health care providers and the medical experts retained by their insurance companies to ensure the truth is told. Her background as a nurse supplies the understanding necessary to interpret medical records and apprehend the present and future medical costs her clients face.
Before founding Wormington & Bollinger, Maria worked for an insurance defense law firm. She saw firsthand, how vital experienced representation uncovers the truth of what really happened and how to position a case in the best light possible to recover compensation for her clients. This observation prompted her to start her own law firm dedicated to providing superior legal services to victims and their families.
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