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Dangerous Drugs Lawyers

People can count on advances in medical technology to treat headaches, minor pain and serious ailments. Unfortunately, medications are sometimes dangerous or even fatal.

If a prescription drug has harmed you or someone you love, contact an Live Oak dangerous drugs lawyer to discuss your options for compensation. These types of cases fall within the scope of product liability laws.

Drugs and Medical Devices

Defective drugs can lead to serious injury, health complications or even death. Medications can be dangerous because of marketing flaws or labels that are not properly applied, contaminated ingredients, manufacturing mistakes or other risks that outweigh the benefits. If you've experienced health issues or lost a loved one as the result of the use of a medication, a New York City dangerous drugs attorney can explain your legal rights.

While doctors, hospitals and pharmacies can be responsible for prescribing or dispensing a drug in a dangerous way Many prescription drug cases involve the makers of the drugs. These companies are known collectively as "big pharmaceutical." Our NYC dangerous drug lawyers can help you get compensation from the company responsible for the harm you suffered.

All medications have side effects however some are more severe and can cause lasting or permanent damage to your health. For instance, the well-known weight loss drug Ozempic was approved by the FDA as a safe and effective treatment for diabetes. Patients who took the drug suffered serious side effects like liver damage and heart attacks. Patients who have suffered from these issues could be able to file an Ozempic lawsuit to recover damages.

Defective drugs have a number of other causes, such as a failure to warn about adverse effects, an interaction with a different medication or the use of a medication to serve an off-label use. An experienced dangerous drugs lawyer will analyze the specific circumstances of your case to determine if there is a basis for an action.

Our lawyers represent the those who have suffered from defective medical devices as well as seeking claims against pharmaceutical companies. You could be entitled to compensation if the device caused you physical or mental injury.

When a medical device or an ingredient has been recalled it is imperative to act quickly. If you wait too long, it could cause the statute of limitations running out and memory loss which makes 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 tends to concentrate on illicit substances like heroin, cocaine and ecstasy, prescription medications can be just as dangerous if they are not properly vetted by doctors and manufacturers. In fact, more people die from prescription drug overdoses each year than are killed in drunk driving accidents. Nearly 70% of Americans take at the very least one prescription drug and a majority of them cause serious side effects. You could be entitled to compensation if you suffer an injury or illness as a result of taking prescription medications. A dangerous drugs lawyer could help you pursue a claim against the parties responsible in your case.

In the case of prescription drugs the person or business that is held accountable is the drug manufacturer. In some instances, a doctor or a pharmacist could be held accountable for injuries. The pharmaceutical company is accountable for providing doctors with all the information required to make an informed decision when prescribing medication, including warnings of potential dangers. This information must be made available to patients as well. Any company that fails to adhere to this rule can be held accountable for any injuries or deaths caused by its drug.

Prescription medications vary from birth control pills and acne treatments to cholesterol-lowering drugs as well as antidepressants and acid-reflux medicines. These medications can cause mild to severe injuries or illness. They may develop quickly or gradually. Injured patients must always seek medical attention and keep track of their symptoms to determine if they are linked their condition to a specific drug. Then, they should consult with an NYC defective drug attorney to determine if they are able to make a claim against the manufacturer.

A skilled prescription drug lawyer can identify all responsible parties and companies in a prescription medication claim which includes the drug's researchers and manufacturing employees as well as sales staff. Depending on the circumstances, a patient may be able to obtain damages that compensate for the financial and non-financial effects of their illness or injury. This includes medical costs as well as lost income, dangerous and any expenses related to physical or emotional rehab.

Over-the-counter drugs

You trust your drugs to heal you, whether they are prescribed by your physician or purchased at the local pharmacy. However, if a medication causes you serious harm or even death due to adverse effects, you must get in touch with one of our dangerous drug lawyers to seek legal advice. Our lawyers have handled a variety of cases of death and injuries caused by pharmaceutical products. This includes those that were recalled.

While most prescription drugs go through a rigorous testing and review process, some do not. Instead, they often use fast track status to bypass the FDA's strict approval requirements and sell medications without testing them thoroughly or informing patients of any potential dangers. Our attorneys will determine if you are eligible to file a lawsuit against the drug manufacturer and other parties accountable for your injury.

Dangerous over-the-counter medications are also often abused by teenagers and adults. For example, dextromethorphan (DXM) is a component of cough and cold medications such as Robitussin and Coricidin is often abused as a powerful psychoactive drug that leads to hallucinations, sensory loss, and impaired judgment. Drug abuse isn't only about illegal substances. Legal medications are among the most commonly used drugs in the United States.

For those who have taken the HIV drug Truvada, a frequent and potentially dangerous side consequence is bone and kidney issues. This is due to the drug's active ingredient tenofovir disoproxil fusarate (TDF) which has been proven to be absorbed into bones and cause these dangerous side effects.

If you or a loved one have been harmed by any of these substances, a dangerous drug lawyer from Jenner Law can help. We will determine if you're legally able to bring a case against the drug manufacturer or other parties accountable for your injuries and help you pursue the reimbursement you need for medical bills, pain, suffering and other damages.

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

Drug Recalls

Drug recalls can pose a serious problem when you are taking certain medications. If a pharmaceutical company discovers that a drug could cause harm, or has received reports of injuries from patients, they may recall the product. This could be for prescription or over-the-counter medications, as well as medical devices. Certain recalls are voluntary, while others are mandatory. No matter the reason, those injured by a recall of a drug should seek medical attention and speak with a dangerous drug lawyer to find out their legal options.

When the FDA issues a drug recall they issue an announcement to the public, and send letters to all healthcare professionals who have prescribed or distributed the drug. The FDA also attempts to communicate clinically-important recall information via its website.

Some drug recalls occur as an outcome of a contamination. Others are caused by a flaw or dangerous failure in the manufacturing process. Even if a pharmaceutical company is FDA-approved there are risks with the production of medication.

The FDA will classify a drug recall into a Class I recall, II recall or III recall based on the severity. A Class I recall is deemed to be the most severe and involves a defective or dangerous drug that presents a immediate health risk. A class II recall moderately involves a drug with the potential for injury or sickness but not a risk 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 has a minor violation but does not pose an immediate risk of harm or illness to humans.

If you've been injured by an unapproved medication or contained a dangerous ingredient, you could be entitled to compensation. Dangerous drug lawyers can help you file a claim to recover damages, including payment for your medical bills or loss of earnings, among other losses. You can choose to make a claim against the pharmaceutical company alone or join a group suit together with thousands, or even hundreds of other victims.