Dangerous Drugs Lawyers

Modern developments in medicine can aid those suffering from headaches, minor illnesses, and other ailments. Unfortunately, certain medications could be harmful or even deadly.

If the prescription drug you are taking has hurt you or someone you love, contact a Live Oak dangerous drugs lawyer to discuss your options to seek compensation. These kinds of cases fall under product liability laws.

Drugs and Medical Devices

Defective drugs can cause serious health problems, injuries or even death. The dangers of medicines can be due to marketing defects, improper labels, tainted ingredients, manufacturing errors or risks that are greater than the benefits. If you've suffered from health issues or lost your loved ones as a result of the use of a medication, you should consult a New York City dangerous drugs lawyer can explain your legal rights.

Many prescription drug cases involve the drug makers. While pharmacies, doctors and hospitals may be held responsible for prescribing a dangerous drug, it is often the drug makers who are at fault. These companies are referred to collectively as "big pharma." Our NYC dangerous drug lawyers can help pursue compensation from the company responsible for your injuries.

All drugs have side-effects, but some are more severe and could cause permanent or long-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 people suffering from diabetes. Patients who took the drug suffered serious side effects including liver damage and heart attacks. These patients can file an Ozempic suit to claim damages.

Defective drugs can be caused by a variety of other causes, including a failure to warn about side effects, a negative interaction with another medication or the use of a drug for a non-approved purpose. An experienced dangerous drugs lawyer will review the specific circumstances of your case to determine if there is a basis for an action.

In addition to the pursuit of claims against pharmaceutical companies, our lawyers also represent victims of medical devices that are defective. Depending on the type of device and the defect, you may be entitled to compensation for physical or psychological injuries caused by the device.

It is crucial to act swiftly whenever a medical device, or drug, has been removed from the market. Waiting too long can cause the statute of limitations expiring and memory becoming stale, making it difficult to prove your claims. Contact us today to begin. We will review your claim for free to you.

Prescription Drugs

While the discussion of dangerous drugs is often focused on illegal substances like cocaine, ecstasy, and heroin, prescription medications are equally dangerous if they are not properly examined and approved by doctors and pharmaceutical companies. More people die each year from prescription drug overdoses than in drunk driving crashes. Nearly 70% of adults in the United States take at least one prescription medication and a lot of these medications can have severe side effects. If you suffer from injury or illness due to taking a prescription medication, you may be entitled to compensation. A dangerous drugs lawyer could assist you in pursuing an action against the parties responsible in your case.

In cases of prescription drugs, the person or company most responsible is the drug manufacturer. In some cases, a doctor or a pharmacist may be held accountable for injuries. The pharmaceutical company has to provide doctors with the necessary information to make informed choices when prescribing a medicine, including warnings about potential risks. The information should be made available to patients as well. A company that fails to adhere to this requirement could be held liable for any injury or deaths caused by its drug.

Prescription medications can vary 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 develop quickly or gradually. Injured patients should always seek medical attention and keep track of their symptoms so they can accurately link their condition to the specific medication. Then, they should consult with an NYC defective drug attorney to determine whether they can make a claim against the manufacturer.

A skilled prescription drug lawyer can pinpoint the accountable individuals and companies involved in a prescription medication claim that includes the drug's research team as well as manufacturing employees and sales personnel. Based on the circumstances, a patient may be able to obtain compensatory damages for all the financial and non-financial ramifications of their injury or illness. This includes medical expenses as well as lost income, and any cost of physical or emotional rehabilitation.

Drugs that are available over-the-counter

You trust your medications to help you heal regardless of whether they're prescribed by your doctor or purchased at a local pharmacy. However, if a medication causes serious harm to you or even death due to adverse effects, it's important to get in touch with one of our dangerous drug lawyers for legal guidance. Our attorneys have handled numerous cases of death and injury caused by pharmaceutical products. This includes cases where products were removed from the market.

Some prescription medications are not subject to an exhaustive review and testing process. Manufacturers frequently use FDA's fast approval process to circumvent FDA's strict requirements and sell drugs that have not been adequately tested or warned of any risks. Our lawyers can help you determine if you are eligible to file a claim against the drug manufacturer and other parties liable for your injury.

Teenagers and adults also abuse dangerous prescription medications. For example, dextromethorphan (DXM) is a component of cough and cold medications such as Robitussin and Coricidin, can be misused as a powerful psychoactive substance that can cause hallucinations, sensory loss, and impaired judgment. Drug abuse isn't only about illegal substances. Legal medications are the most frequently abused drugs in the United States.

Truvada can cause kidney and bone problems. These side effects are common and can be dangerous. This is due to the active ingredient in the drug tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), which has been found to be absorbed by the bones and cause these harmful adverse side effects.

Jenner Law's dangerous drug lawyers can help you in the event that you or someone close to you was injured by these substances. We will determine if you're eligible to file a lawsuit against the drug manufacturer or any other party responsible for your injuries. We can also assist you in pursuing the reimbursement you need for medical expenses, pain, suffering and other damages.

A drug lawsuit is more complicated than a car accident or an accident that causes a slip and fall. You require an attorney with expertise and experience to handle this kind of personal injury case. Contact us today to receive free consultation with a NYC dangerous drug attorney.

Drug Recalls

Drug recalls can be a serious issue when taking certain medications. A pharmaceutical manufacturer could recall a product if they find that a drug could cause harm, or if they receive reports of injuries. This could be prescription or over-the counter drugs, as well as medical devices. Some recalls are voluntary while others are mandatory. Whatever the reason for a recall, those who have suffered injuries should seek medical attention and consult a dangerous drug lawyer to discuss their legal options.

When the FDA initiates a recall for a medication it makes an announcement on the internet and send letters to healthcare professionals who have prescribed or distributed the medication in the issue. The FDA also tries to provide important recall information to the medical community via its website.

Certain recalls of drugs occur as a result a contamination. Others are caused by the flaw or malfunction in the manufacturing process. Even if a pharmaceutical company has been granted FDA approval, there still are risks associated with the manufacturing process of medications.

The FDA will classify a drug recall as a Class I or II recall depending on the severity of the problem. A Class I recall is considered to be the most serious and is a result of a defective or dangerous drug that could pose a serious health risk. A class II recall, which is moderate, involves a drug with a risk of illness or injury but is not an immediate threat to health. A class III recall is a minor recall that doesn't require the pharmaceutical company to take legal action and is when a drug is in violation of a minor point but does not pose a direct risk of harm or illness to humans.

You could be entitled to compensation in the event that you've been injured due to an unsafe medication or one that contained a dangerous component. Drug lawyers with a history of danger can help you file a claim to recover damages, including compensation for medical bills, loss of earnings and other losses. You can file a personal lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company, or join a class-action suit along with hundreds or even thousands of other victims.