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Dangerous Drugs Lawyers

People can rely on the latest developments in medicine to ease headaches, minor pain, and serious diseases. However, sometimes, these medications can be dangerous or even fatal.

If a prescription drug has hurt you or someone you love, call a Live Oak dangerous drugs lawyer to discuss your options for compensation. These cases fall under the product liability laws.

Drugs and Medical Devices

Drugs that are defective can lead to serious injury health issues, or even death. Drugs can be dangerous due to marketing flaws and faulty labels, contaminated ingredients, manufacturing errors or risks that are greater than the benefits. If you've experienced health issues or lost a loved one as the result of the use of a medication, you should consult a New York City dangerous drugs attorney can explain your legal rights.

A lot of prescription drug cases involve manufacturers of the drugs. While doctors, pharmacies and hospitals may be held accountable for prescribing a dangerous medication however, it's usually the drug makers who are responsible. These companies are collectively known as "big Pharma". Our NYC dangerous drug attorneys can assist you in seeking compensation from the company that caused the harm you suffered.

Despite the fact that all drugs have side effects, some side effects are more severe than others and could result in long-lasting or permanent harm to your health. Ozempic, a popular weight-loss drug has been approved by the FDA as a reliable and safe treatment for people suffering from diabetes. Patients who took the drug experienced serious side effects including liver damage and heart attacks. These patients can bring an Ozempic suit to claim damages.

Other reasons for defective drugs include failure to warn of adverse effects, interactions with other medications or the use of a drug for a reason that is not listed on the label. A dangerous drugs lawyer will review the specifics of your case and determine if there's a valid reason to file a claim.

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 injury caused by the device.

It is important to act immediately whenever a medical device, or drug, has been recalled. If you delay too long, the statute of limitation may expire and your memory might diminish, making it difficult to prove your claim. Contact us today to get started. We will review your claim at no cost to you.

Prescription Drugs

While the discussion about dangerous drugs is often focused on illicit substances such as cocaine, ecstasy and heroin prescription drugs are equally dangerous if they are not properly vetted and approved by doctors and pharmaceutical companies. Every year, more people die from overdoses of prescription drugs than in drunk driving crashes. About 70 percent of adults in the United States take at least one prescription drug and a large number of these medications can cause severe adverse effects. You could be entitled to compensation when you suffer an injury or illness as a result of taking prescription medication. A dangerous drugs lawyer could assist you in pursuing a claim against the parties responsible in your case.

In the case of prescription drugs the person or company held most liable is the manufacturer of the medication. In some cases, a doctor or a pharmacist may be held responsible for injuries. The pharmaceutical company has to provide doctors with the information they need to make informed choices when prescribing a medication and also provide warnings about possible dangers. This information must be made available to patients, too. If a business fails to comply, it could be held responsible for any injury or death caused by its medication.

Prescription medications can range from acne treatments and birth control pills to acid reflux medicines, cholesterol lowering medicines and antidepressants. The effects of these medications can range from mild to severe, and they can develop quickly or over time. Patients who have been injured should seek medical care and keep track of their symptoms so that they can pinpoint the cause to a specific medication. They should then consult an NYC defective drugs lawyer to determine if they are able to sue the manufacturer.

A skilled prescription drug lawyer will be able to identify all the responsible individuals and companies involved in a prescription medication claim which includes the drug's researchers, manufacturing workers and sales staff. A patient may be entitled to compensation for the financial and non-financial results of their injury or disease, depending on the circumstances. This includes medical costs, lost income and any costs associated with physical or emotional rehabilitation.

Over-the-counter drugs

If prescribed by your doctor or purchased from a local drug store, you can trust the medications you are taking to help you heal. However, if you find that a medicine causes you serious harm or even death due to side effects, it's important to consult one of our dangerous drug lawyers for legal guidance. Our experienced attorneys have handled many cases of fatalities and injuries caused by pharmaceutical products, including those that were recalled.

Certain prescription medicines are not subject to a rigorous review and testing process. Manufacturers often use FDA's fast approval process to circumvent FDA's strict requirements and sell drugs that haven't been properly tested or notified of the potential risks. Our attorneys will determine if you're qualified to file a lawsuit against the drug manufacturer and any other parties responsible for your injury.

Teenagers and adults also abuse dangerous over-the-counter medicines. For instance dextromethorphan (DXM), found in cough and cold medications such as Robitussin and Coricidin is often abused as a powerful psychoactive drug that can cause hallucinations, sensory loss, and impaired judgment. Drug abuse isn't only about illegal substances. Legal medications are the most commonly abused drugs in the United States.

Truvada can cause kidney and bone problems. These adverse effects are not uncommon and can be dangerous. This is linked to the active ingredient in the drug tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) which has been proven to be absorbed into the bones and trigger these negative adverse side effects.

Jenner Law's dangerous drug lawyers can assist you if you or someone close to you has been injured by these substances. We can assist you in determining whether your injuries are severe enough to warrant a lawsuit and we will help you pursue compensation for medical expenses, 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 require an attorney with expertise and experience to manage this type of personal injury case. To schedule a no-cost consultation with a NYC dangerous drug lawyer, contact us now.

Drug Recalls

When taking certain medicines recalls for certain drugs can pose an issue. Pharmaceutical manufacturers could recall a product if they find that a drug can cause harm or if they receive reports of injuries. This can include prescription or over-the-counter medications, as well as medical devices. Some recalls are voluntary and others are mandated by the FDA. Whatever the reason for a recall anyone who has been injured should seek medical attention and speak with a dangerous drugs lawyer to learn about their legal options.

When the FDA initiates a drug recall it makes an announcement to the public and send letters to healthcare professionals who have prescribed or distributed the drug in the question. The FDA is also trying to provide important recall information for clinical reasons via its website.

Certain recalls of drugs are the result of a contamination, while others involve a flaw in the manufacturing process, or a inability to provide proper warnings. Even if a pharmaceutical firm has been granted FDA approval, there remain risks in the production of medication.

The FDA will classify a drug recall as a Class I, II or III recall based on the severity of the problem. A class I recall is the use of a dangerous, defective drug that could pose a serious health risk. A class II recall is considered moderate and involves a drug that carries a potential risk of injury or illness, but does not pose an immediate threat to the health of humans. A minor recall, a class III recall, is not a requirement for a pharmaceutical company to take legal action. It happens when there is a minor violation within a drug, however it is not an immediate threat to the health of humans.

You may be entitled to compensation in the event that you've been injured due to defective medication or that contained a dangerous component. Lawyers who are knowledgeable about dangerous drugs can help you file an action to recover damages, including compensation for medical bills as well as loss of earnings and other losses. You can file a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company individually or join a lawsuit with hundreds or even thousands of other victims.