Dangerous Drugs Lawyers

People can rely on the latest developments in medicine to ease headaches, minor pain, and serious diseases. However, certain medications can cause harm or even death.

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

Medical and Pharmaceutical Devices

Defective drugs can cause serious health problems, injuries, or even death. The dangers of medicines can be because of marketing flaws or labels that are not properly applied, contaminated ingredients, manufacturing errors or risks that are greater than the benefits. A New York City dangerous drug attorney can explain your rights if you've suffered from medical issues or lost someone as a result of an illness.

While hospitals, doctors, and pharmacies can be to blame for prescribing or dispensing medication in a way that is dangerous the majority of prescription drug cases involve manufacturers of these drugs. These companies are referred to collectively as "big pharmaceutical." Our NYC dangerous drug lawyers can help you get compensation from the company that is responsible for the harm you suffered.

All drugs have side-effects however some are more severe and could cause lasting damage to your health. Ozempic is a well-known weight-loss drug has been approved by the FDA as a safe and safe treatment for people suffering from diabetes. However, patients taking the drug have experienced serious adverse side effects, such as liver damage, heart attack and stroke. These patients may bring an Ozempic suit to recover damages.

Other reasons for defective drugs include the failure to inform of side effects, negative interactions with other medications, or the use of a medication for a reason that is not listed on the label. A lawyer for dangerous drugs will look into the specifics of your case to determine if there's a basis for a claim.

Our lawyers represent patients who suffer from defective medical devices as well as pursuing claims with pharmaceutical companies. Based on the type of device and the defect, you could be entitled to compensation for any psychological or physical injuries caused by the device.

It is crucial to act immediately whenever a medical device, or medication, has been removed from the market. If you delay too long, the statute of limitation may expire and your memory could diminish, making it difficult to prove your claim. Contact us now to get started. 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 in the absence of being thoroughly vetted by the doctors and manufacturers. In reality there are more deaths due to prescription overdoses of drugs than die in drunk driving accidents. Almost 70 percent of adults in United States take at least one prescription drug and a lot of these medications can cause serious 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 attorney could help you file a claim against those responsible for your case.

In cases involving prescription medicines, the person or company who is most responsible is the drug manufacturer. In some cases doctors or pharmacist may be held accountable for injuries. The pharmaceutical company is accountable to provide doctors with the information necessary to make an informed choice when prescribing medication, including warnings of potential dangers. The information should be made available to patients as well. If a company fails to comply, it could be held accountable for any injury or death that is caused by its medication.

Prescription medicines can vary from birth control pills and acne treatments to cholesterol-lowering drugs, antidepressants and acid reflux medicines. These medicines can cause minor to severe injuries or illness. They can develop quickly or over time. Patients who have been injured should seek medical care and keep track of their symptoms to ensure they can accurately link their condition to the specific medication. They should consult with an NYC defective drugs attorney to determine if they are able to file a suit against the manufacturer.

A prescription drug lawyer who is skilled can identify all the responsible people and companies involved in the case of a prescription drug claim including the drug's makers sales personnel, sales staff, and researchers. Depending on the circumstances, the patient could be able to recover compensatory damages for all the financial and non-financial effects of their injury or illness. This includes medical expenses and loss of income as well as the cost of physical or emotional rehabilitation.

Over-the-counter drugs

If prescribed by your doctor or purchased at the local drug store, you rely on the medications you are taking to help you heal. However, if you find that a medicine causes serious harm or even death due to side effects, you must contact one of our dangerous drug lawyers for legal guidance. Our lawyers have handled a variety of cases of death and injury caused by pharmaceutical products. This includes those that were recalled.

While most prescription medications go through a rigorous testing and review procedure, some don't. Manufacturers often use the FDA's fast track approval status to bypass FDA's strict requirements to sell products that haven't been adequately tested or warned of any potential risks. Our lawyers can help you determine whether you are eligible to file a claim against the drug manufacturer and other parties liable for your injury.

These dangerous over-the counter medications are often misused by adolescents and adults. Dextromethorphan is a component of cough and cold medicines such as Robitussin or Coricidin is a potent psychoactive drug that can trigger hallucinations, sensory loss, and impaired judgement. Drug abuse isn't only about illegal substances--legal medications are the most abused drugs in the United States.

For those who have taken the HIV drug Truvada, a typical and potentially harmful side effect is kidney and bone problems. This is linked to the active ingredient in the drug tenofovir disoproxil fusarate (TDF) which has been proven to be absorbed by the bones and trigger these negative adverse side effects.

If you or a loved one have been injured by one of these substances, a reputable drug lawyer from Jenner Law can help. We can help you determine if your injuries are serious enough to warrant a lawsuit and we will help you pursue compensation for medical expenses or pain and suffering and other damages.

A drug lawsuit is more complex than a car accident, or the slip-and-fall. You require an attorney who has the experience and knowledge to handle this kind of personal injury case. To schedule a no-cost consultation with a NYC dangerous drug lawyer, contact us today.

Drug Recalls

Drug recalls can be a major issue for those who take certain medicines. When a pharmaceutical company finds that a medication could cause harm or has received reports of injuries from patients, they might recall the product. This could be for 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 behind recalls those who have suffered injuries should seek medical care and consult a dangerous drug lawyer to find out about their legal options.

When the FDA initiates a recall for a medication, they provide an announcement on the internet and send letters to healthcare professionals who prescribed or distributed the drug in the question. The FDA is also trying to provide important recall information to the medical community via its website.

Some recalls of medicines are the result of a contaminant, or a defect in the manufacturing process, or a inability to provide proper warnings. Even if a company that manufactures pharmaceuticals is FDA-approved, there are risks associated with the manufacturing of medications.

The FDA will classify a recall as a Class I recall, II recall or III recall depending on the severity. A Class I recall is deemed to be the most severe, and is caused by a defective or hazardous drug that could pose a serious health risk. A class II recall is deemed to be moderate and involves a substance that carries a potential risk of injury or illness but does not pose an immediate danger to the health of humans. A class III recall is a minor recall that does not require the pharmaceutical company to take legal action. It occurs when a product has a minor infringement but does not pose an immediate risk of injury or illness to humans.

If you were harmed by the use of a drug that was unsafe or contained a hazardous ingredient, you may be entitled to compensation. Drug lawyers with a history of danger can help you file a claim to recover damages, including payment for your medical bills or loss of earnings, among 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.