Dangerous Drugs LawyersThe latest advances in medicine can help sufferers with headaches, minor illnesses and other illnesses. Unfortunately, some medications can be harmful, or even fatal.
Contact a Live Oak dangerous drug lawyer to discuss your options for compensation in the event that a prescribed medication has caused injury to you or someone near you. These cases fall under the product liability laws.
Medical and pharmaceutical Devices
Drugs that are defective can cause serious injuries, health complications or even death. The dangers of medicines can be due to marketing defects and faulty labels, contaminated ingredients, manufacturing mistakes or risks that outweigh 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 a medication.
A lot of prescription drug cases involve the drug manufacturers. While pharmacies, doctors and hospitals may be held responsible for prescribing a dangerous medication however, it's usually the drug manufacturer who is responsible. These
firms are collectively referred to as "big Pharma". Our NYC dangerous drug attorneys can help you seek compensation from the company responsible for your injury.
Every drug has side effects, but some are more severe and could cause lasting damage to your health. Ozempic is a well-known weight loss drug that was approved by the FDA as a reliable and safe treatment for diabetes. Patients who took the drug suffered serious side effects like liver damage and heart attacks. Patients may file an Ozempic lawsuit to recover damages.
Defective medicines can have a number of other reasons, including the failure to warn of side effects, a negative interaction with another medication or the use of a medication to serve an off-label use. A dangerous drugs lawyer will examine the details of your case to determine if there is a basis for a claim.
In addition to the pursuit of claims against pharmaceutical companies, our attorneys also represent patients of medical devices that are defective. Depending on the type of device and the defect, you may be entitled to compensation for psychological or physical injuries caused by the device.
It is essential to act swiftly when a medical device or drug, has been removed from the market. If you wait too long, it could result in the statute of limitations expiring and memory loss and making it difficult to prove your claims. Contact us now to begin. We will review your claim for free.
Prescription Drugs
While the discussion about dangerous drugs tends to concentrate on illicit substances such as heroin, cocaine and ecstasy. Prescription medications are just as risky in the absence of being adequately vetted by doctors and drug manufacturers. In fact there are more deaths from prescription overdoses of drugs than are killed in drunk driving accidents. About 70% of Americans use at the very least one prescription drug and a lot of them have serious adverse effects. You may be entitled to compensation when you suffer an injury or illness due to taking prescription medications. A dangerous drugs lawyer can help you file an action against those who are responsible for your case.
In cases of prescription drugs the person or company most accountable is the drug manufacturer. In some instances doctors or pharmacist may be held responsible for injuries. The pharmaceutical company must provide pharmacists with the information they need to make informed decisions when prescribing a medicine with warnings about the potential risks. This information must be made available to patients as well. Any company that fails to adhere to this rule can be held liable for any injury or deaths caused by its drug.
Prescription medication can include birth control and acne treatments pills to acid reflux medicines, cholesterol lowering medicines and antidepressants. These medications can cause mild to severe injuries or illness. They can develop rapidly or in the course of time. Patients who have been injured should seek medical care and keep track of their symptoms to ensure they can identify their condition to a specific medication. They should consult with an NYC defective drugs lawyer to determine if they are able to bring a lawsuit against the manufacturer.
A prescription drug lawyer who is experienced is able to identify all the responsible individuals and companies in the course of a prescription drug case, including the drug's makers as well as sales personnel and researchers. Depending on the circumstances the patient could be able to obtain damages that compensate for the financial and non-financial consequences of their injury or illness. This includes medical expenses as well as loss of income and the cost of any physical or emotional rehabilitation.
Over-the-counter drugs
If prescribed by your doctor or purchased at the local drug store, you can trust the drugs you take to aid in healing. If a medicine has adverse effects that could cause you to suffer injury or even death in the process, you must seek legal advice from one of our dangerous drug lawyers. Our lawyers have handled a variety of cases of death and injury caused by pharmaceutical products. This includes cases where products were recalled.
While the majority of prescription drugs undergo a rigorous test and review process, some do not. Instead, manufacturers typically use fast track status to avoid the FDA's strict approval requirements and sell medications without testing them thoroughly or educating patients about any potential dangers. Our lawyers will determine if you're qualified to file an action against the drug maker and other parties responsible for your injuries.
Adults and teens also use dangerous prescription drugs. For example, dextromethorphan (DXM) is a component of cough and cold medications such as Robitussin and Coricidin, can be misused as a potent psychoactive drug that can cause hallucinations, sensory deprivation, and impaired judgment. Drug abuse is not just about illegal substances. Legal medications are the most commonly used drugs in the United States.
For those who have taken the HIV drug Truvada, a typical and potentially harmful side consequence is bone and kidney problems. This is linked to the drug's active ingredient tenofovir disoproxil fusarate (TDF) which has been found to be absorbed into bones and cause these dangerous adverse side effects.
If you or a loved one has been injured by any of these substances, a dangerous lawyer from Jenner Law can help. We can assist you in determining whether your injuries are serious enough to warrant a lawsuit, and we will assist you in pursuing compensation for medical expenses or pain and suffering and other damages.
A drug lawsuit is more complex than a car accident or an accident that causes a slip and fall. You need an attorney with expertise and experience to manage this type personal injury case. Call us today to receive free consultation with a NYC dangerous drugs lawyer.
Drug Recalls
When taking certain medications, drug recalls can pose an issue. A pharmaceutical company might recall a product when they discover that a medication could cause harm or they receive reports of injuries. These can be prescription or over-the counter medicines, as well as medical devices. Some recalls are voluntary while others are required. No matter the reason, those injured by a recall must seek medical attention and contact a dangerous drug lawyer to discuss their legal options.
When the FDA issues a drug recall they issue an announcement on the internet and send out letters to all healthcare professionals who prescribed or distributed the drug. The FDA will also attempt to share clinically important recall information through its website.