By: Tonie Kuechle
Anosmia is a very serious condition. It is estimated that over 2,000,000 adults suffer from some type of chemosensory disorder in this country. Anosmia is dangerous because it impedes a persons ability to detect danger in the environment. Things that an individual with a normal sense of small can notice right away becomes very difficult to notice. For example, people who have anosmia cannot smell smoke or fire. They dont know if a carton of milk has spoiled, or if a toxic chemical has been spilled in or near the house. Anosmia can also impact the enjoyment of regular activities. Going out to dinner with friends loses its appeal because you cant smell or taste the food. Imagine not being able to enjoy your favorite glass of wine, or meet friends for a couple of beers after work for happy hour.
How do I know if I suffer from this disorder?
Doctors can diagnosis Anosmia by using simple scratch and sniff tests.
Wasnt Zicam Litigation in the news a few years ago?
Yes, in 2006 Zicam settled a class action lawsuit with 340 people that alleged some products had caused smell loss.
What’s the Next Step?
If you or a loved one has taken one of Zicam products and suffered side effects like loss of smell or loss of taste, you may have a legal claim. Every state has different rules governing how long you have to file a lawsuit. These rules are called statute of limitations (or time limits). If your smell loss claim is not filed before the statutory deadline, you may lose your right to bring a claim for compensation forever. For a full review of statute of limitations and deadlines, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible.
How much does a lawyer cost for these type of cases?
Product liability attorneys and mass tort lawyers accept cases on a contingency fee basis, which means there are no legal fees unless a recovery is made.
Source: Articledashboard.com
