A Dangerous Drugs Attorney Can Help

In some cases doctors can be held liable for dangerous drugs. However the majority of lawsuits against pharmaceutical drug companies are based on these claims. These large corporations are profit-driven and may downplay or ignore adverse effects documented by patients.

Injuries caused by prescription drugs can lead to the payment of medical expenses, lost wages and reduced quality of living. A dangerous drug lawyer can assist you in pursuing damages.

Prescription Drugs

Many people use prescription drugs according to the prescriptions of their doctors however, certain drugs can have hazardous side effects that aren't always explained or notified to the patient. These medications can cause serious harm to others, and a skilled York dangerous drug lawyer can assist patients obtain an appropriate amount of compensation for their injuries.

Prescription drug lawsuits can be complicated, but a knowledgeable lawyer can help clients navigate the process. Seven out of 10 Americans regularly take at lease one prescription medication. However, drug companies often conceal information about potentially harmful side effects to gain FDA approval. Additionally, doctors may misuse prescription medications by prescribing them to non-approved usage or in high dosages, resulting in injury and death.

The most commonly misused prescription drugs include painkillers (which can have a high risk of abuse) as well as central nervous system depressants like benzodiazepines, like Xanax or Valium as well as stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall. Many people misuse these drugs to feel high, or to relieve depression or anxiety. It is possible to misuse prescription medications with family members or friends or taking them in higher doses than prescribed.

Additionally, prescription drugs can be extremely dangerous for toddlers and infants. Birth defects, respiratory depression, sudden death from overdose, and gastrointestinal problems are the most common dangers. These issues can be caused by taking a medication prescribed for another problem, like allergies or ear infections.

The injured party may make a claim in the event that a dangerous prescription drug can cause injury or even death. A successful claim could provide compensation for tangible and intangible losses, such as physical pain, emotional distress and the loss of pleasures in life and medical expenses.

A drug-related lawsuit could have more than one defendant, dependent on the circumstances surrounding the incident. For instance, a manufacturer and a doctor can be held responsible for a patient's injuries when the doctor prescribes a high dosage or misdiagnoses a patient. A dangerous lawyer can identify and notify all parties responsible to ensure the maximum compensation for the victim.

Drugs that are available over-the-counter

We often think of illegal drugs when we think of drug abuse, but legal medicines may also be dangerous for the user. Some people are allergic or have adverse reactions to certain medicines. A lot of these issues can be fatal.

Over-the-counter medicines are those that can be purchased without the need for a prescription from an medical professional. However, they are still regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sometimes the FDA will take a medicine off the market in the event that they find it to be dangerous or even fatal. Unfortunately, this usually comes too late for some victims who have already experienced serious health complications.

The FDA examines the safety of all medicines before they are released on the market. Sadly, some pharmaceutical companies do not make the proper effort to ensure that their medicines are safe for consumers. Drug manufacturers may fail to include important warnings on the label, or they may ignore warnings about harmful side effects from doctors and patients alike.

A York dangerous drug lawyer can help clients hold businesses accountable for their negligent acts and fraudulent marketing strategies. They can evaluate the specifics of a client's case, including any tangible and intangible losses they've suffered, to determine the proper amount of compensation.

Victims may receive compensation for their suffering and pain, medical expenses, future lost earnings, and more. A skilled attorney can determine the right amount of compensation based on the extent of the victim's injuries. Contact an experienced New York dangerous drug lawyer today to discuss the situation and determine if you have a case. They'll be able to discuss the specifics of your case and outline the next steps for you. Call us now for a no-cost consultation.

Medical Devices

Many people are injured by defective medical devices, like robotic surgical devices, implants that are infected or eroded, or a device that does not perform its intended function. These problems are usually caused by poor design, manufacturing, or testing. Similarly to drugs they are also inspected by the FDA to assess the safety and effectiveness prior to when they are introduced into patients' bodies. Depending on the severity of the issue, these devices may be classified as Class I (low risk), Class II (intermediate risk), or Class III (highly critical/life-sustaining).

When a person is hurt by a hazardous device, drug or other substance, they often suffer long-term and serious consequences to their health, such as organ failure, loss of limbs mental illness, severe suffering and pain. These injuries can lead to financial losses as well including loss of earnings and potential future earnings.

In these situations an experienced NYC dangerous drugs lawyer can work to hold all liable parties accountable. This includes the pharmaceutical company and the doctors who prescribed the medication, and pharmacists who administered the medication.

These claims are complicated, and require expert medical testimony to prove how drugs impacted your body and led to injuries. This is in contrast to other personal injury claims like car accident cases where it is much easier to prove that the defendant's actions caused you injuries, like emotional or physical injuries.

Medical device and dangerous drug cases are typically filed as medical malpractice lawsuits depending on the circumstances of your specific situation. Moreover, if a large number of people are injured by the same medication, multiple lawsuits might be filed under what is known as multidistrict litigation.

Unfortunately the drug companies often don't test their products properly and sell their products to patients who aren't fully aware or have knowing the dangers. In some cases the medications are approved by the FDA after being shown to cause serious side effects in other patients, such as if the medicine interacts poorly with a different drug patients take or when it is used for off-label reasons (something that is not covered under the initial FDA approval). These are only some of the reasons why you should seek legal counsel from a lawyer who is knowledgeable about dangerous drugs as soon as you can.

Pharmaceuticals

Every year, thousands of people are injured or killed by dangerous pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. Pharmaceutical companies are under pressure to get their products on the market as quickly as possible. This can result in the exaggeration of adverse negative effects or the lack of thorough testing of new ingredients. If this leads to injuries to patients and devices, the drug or manufacturer can be held responsible for those injuries. Sullivan & Brill attorneys are currently involved in a variety of multi-district litigations involving defective pharmaceuticals.

A hazardous drug case can be involving any medication. This includes prescription and non-prescription drugs. However, a lot of these cases are based on prescription drugs and the manner in which they are prescribed or dispensing to patients by doctors or hospitals.

In these situations the prescription could have been written for a use that is not endorsed by the FDA or the medication could have been administered without a proper scan of the prescription or verification that the patient's medical condition warrants its use. A doctor who prescribes drugs "off-label" or for non-approved uses, may be held accountable.

Dangerous drugs could also be the result an issue with the manufacturing process or because a product was contaminated with carcinogens that were identified during its processing and distribution. Based on the nature of your injury, you could be entitled to compensation for dangerous drugs the financial and intangible losses you've suffered due to taking a defective pharmaceutical.

The amount you are able to recover will depend on the extent of your injuries and the severity of them, the medical bills and treatment costs, the anticipated loss of income as well as the pain and discomfort you've experienced. A New York dangerous drug lawyer can evaluate your losses and fight to secure the maximum compensation.

Contact Showard Law Firm immediately if you've been injured by the use of a dangerous substance. We offer a free consultation to discuss your claim. No matter if you purchased a prescription medication, an over-the-counter medicine or a medical device, our team of legal experts will fight to hold the responsible parties accountable and recover the compensation you are entitled to.