Dangerous Drugs Lawyers

The latest advances in medicine can help those suffering from headaches, minor illnesses and other illnesses. However, sometimes, these medications can be harmful or even fatal.

Contact a Live Oak dangerous drug lawyer to discuss your compensation options in the event that a prescribed medication has injured you or someone near you. These cases fall under the law of product liability.

Medical and pharmaceutical Devices

Defective drugs can cause serious injury, health complications or even death. Drugs can be dangerous due to marketing flaws and faulty labels, contaminated ingredients, manufacturing mistakes or risks that are greater than the benefits. A New York City dangerous drug attorney can explain your rights in the event that you have been suffering from medical issues or lost someone because of the use of a medication.

While doctors, hospitals and pharmacies can be accountable for prescribing or dispensing medication in a risky manner Many prescription drug cases involve makers of the drugs. These firms are collectively referred to as "big Pharma". Our NYC dangerous drug lawyers can help you seek compensation from the company that caused your injury.

Despite the fact that all drugs have side effects, some adverse effects are more severe than others and may result in long-lasting or permanent damage to your health. For instance, the well-known weight loss drug Ozempic was approved by the FDA as an effective and safe treatment for patients suffering from diabetes. However, people who take the drug have experienced serious adverse side effects, including liver damage, heart attack and stroke. Patients can make an Ozempic suit to claim damages.

Defective medicines can have a number of other reasons, including the inability to warn consumers about side effects, a negative interaction with another medication, or the use of a medication for a non-approved purpose. A knowledgeable lawyer for dangerous drugs will review the specific circumstances of your case to determine if you have grounds to file a claim.

Our lawyers represent the patients who suffer from defective medical devices as well as pursuing claims with pharmaceutical companies. You may be entitled compensation if the device caused you physical or mental injury.

It is important to act swiftly when a medical device or medication, is recalled. Waiting too long can cause the statute of limitations expiring and memory becoming stale which makes it difficult to prove your claims. Contact our firm now to begin. We will review your claim for free to you.

Prescription Drugs

While the discussion of dangerous drugs tends to focus on illicit substances like heroin, cocaine and ecstasy, prescription medications are just as risky if they are not properly vetted by doctors and drug manufacturers. Every year, more people die from overdoses of prescription drugs than in drunk driving crashes. Nearly 70% of adults in the United States take at least one prescription medication and a large number of these medications can cause severe adverse effects. If you develop injuries or illness due to taking a prescription medication and suffer from an injury or illness, you may be entitled to compensation. A dangerous drugs attorney could assist you in filing an action against the people responsible for your case.

In cases involving prescription medications the person or business held most liable is the drug manufacturer. However, in certain instances a doctor or pharmacist may also be held liable for injuries. The pharmaceutical company must provide doctors with the necessary information to make informed choices when prescribing a medication with warnings about the potential dangers. These information must be communicated to patients as well. A company that fails to comply with this requirement can be held liable for any injuries or deaths caused by its drug.

Prescription medications can range from birth control pills and acne treatments to cholesterol-lowering drugs as well as antidepressants and acid-reflux medicines. These medications can result in minor to severe injuries or illnesses. They can manifest quickly or over time. Patients who are injured must seek medical attention and track their symptoms to be sure they can link their condition to a specific medication. They should then consult an NYC defective drugs attorney to determine if they can file a suit against the manufacturer.

A prescription drug lawyer who is proficient is able to identify all the responsible individuals and companies in the case of a prescription drug claim including the drug's makers sales personnel, sales staff, and researchers. Based on the circumstances, patients may be able to obtain compensation for all the financial and non-financial effects of their illness or injury. This includes medical expenses, lost income and any costs associated with physical or emotional rehab.

Drugs that are available over-the-counter

If prescribed by your doctor or purchased at a local drug store, you trust the drugs you take to aid in healing. However, if a medication causes serious harm to you or even death due to side effects, it's important to consult one of our dangerous drug lawyers to seek legal advice. Our skilled lawyers have handled a variety of cases of wrongful deaths and injuries resulting from pharmaceutical products which included those that were recalled.

Certain prescription drugs do not undergo a rigorous review and testing process. Instead, they often use fast track status to circumvent the FDA's strict approval requirements and sell medications without testing them thoroughly or informing patients of any risks. Our attorneys will help you determine if you are eligible to file a claim against the manufacturer of the drug and other parties liable for your injury.

These dangerous over-the counter medications are often misused by adolescents and adults. Dextromethorphan, found in cough and Cold medicines like Robitussin or Coricidin, is a powerful psychoactive ingredient that can cause hallucinations, sensory loss and impaired judgement. Drug abuse doesn't just concern legal substances. They are also the most commonly used drugs in the United States.

For those who have taken the HIV drug Truvada, a common and potentially harmful side result is bone and kidney issues. This is due to the active ingredient in the drug, tenofovir dioproxil fumarate.

If you or someone you love has been injured by any of these substances, a dangerous drug lawyer from Jenner Law can help. We can determine if you're legally able to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the product or other parties accountable for your injuries. We can also assist you in pursuing compensation for your medical expenses, pain, suffering, and other damages.

A drug lawsuit is more complicated than a car crash or slip-and-fall case, so you need an attorney with the expertise and experience required to handle this kind of personal injury case. For a no-cost consultation with an NYC dangerous drug lawyer, call us now.

Drug Recalls

Drug recalls can be a major problem when you are taking certain medicines. If a pharmaceutical company discovers that a product could cause harm or has received reports of injuries from patients, they may recall the product. This can include prescription or over the counter medications, as well as medical devices. Some recalls are voluntary while others are mandated. Whatever the reason for a recall anyone who has been injured should seek medical attention and speak with a dangerous drugs lawyer to find out about their legal options.

When the FDA initiates a drug recall it makes a public announcement and send out letters to healthcare professionals who prescribed or distributed the drug in the question. The FDA will also attempt to share important recall information to the medical community via its website.

Some recalls of medicines are the result of a contamination, and others are due to a flaw in the manufacturing process or inability to properly warn consumers. Even if a pharmaceutical firm is granted FDA approval, there still are risks associated with the manufacturing process of medications.

The FDA will classify a recall as a Class I recall or II recall according to the severity. A class I recall is considered to be the most severe, and is caused by a defective or hazardous drug that poses an immediate health risk. A class II recall, which is moderate, is a medication that has an increased risk of injury or illness but not an immediate risk to health. A class III recall is a minor recall that doesn't require the pharmaceutical company to take legal action and occurs when a product has a minor violation but does not pose an immediate threat of injury or illness humans.

If you've been injured by an unapproved medication or contained a harmful ingredient, you may be entitled to compensation. You can file a claim for damages that include compensation for your medical bills, lost earnings, and other losses with the assistance of dangerous drug lawyers. You can file an individual lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company, or join a class-action suit along with hundreds or thousands of other victims.