A Dangerous Drugs Attorney Can Help

Although doctors may be liable in some cases, most dangerous drug claims are made against the makers of pharmaceutical drugs. These big corporations are profit driven and could minimize or even ignore side effects that are being reported by patients.

Injuries resulting from prescription drugs can result in compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and diminished quality of life. A lawyer who is knowledgeable about dangerous drugs can help you seek damages.

Prescription Drugs

Many people take prescription medications according to the prescriptions of their doctors however, certain drugs can have harmful side effects that are not always adequately explained or warned of to the patient. These medications can also cause serious harm to others, and a skilled York dangerous drug lawyer can assist patients recover the right amount of compensation for their injuries.

Prescription drug lawsuits can be complicated but an experienced attorney can guide clients through the process. Seven out of 10 Americans typically take at least one prescription drug. However, drug makers frequently conceal information about potential harmful side effects to obtain FDA approval. In addition, doctors could abuse prescription drugs by prescribing them for off-label uses or in excessive dosages, resulting in injuries and even death.

The most commonly abused prescription drugs are painkillers with the potential for abuse; central nervous system depressants, such as benzodiazepines (Xanax and Valium) and stimulants, like Ritalin and Adderall. Many people misuse these drugs to get high, or as a means to alleviate depression or anxiety. Misuse can also involve sharing prescription medications with family members or friends or taking them in a different dosage than the prescribed dosage.

Moreover, prescription drugs are extremely risky for babies and toddlers. The most prevalent dangers are birth defects, respiratory depression and sudden death resulting from overdose, as well as gastrointestinal tract problems. These issues can arise when you take a drug prescribed to treat a condition such as allergies or an ear infection.

The injured party may seek compensation when a dangerous prescription medication can cause injury or even death. A successful claim may provide compensation for tangible or intangible losses such as physical pain and emotional distress, loss life's enjoyment, and medical expenses.

Depending on the circumstances, a claim involving drugs can have more than one defendant. A pharmaceutical manufacturer and a doctor, for example, can each be held accountable for the injuries of patients when a doctor prescribes a dosage that is excessive or misdiagnoses the patient. A skilled dangerous drug lawyer could locate and contact all responsible parties to obtain maximum compensation for the victim's damages.

Over-the-counter drugs

We often think of illegal drugs when we think of the use of drugs, but legal medications can be equally dangerous for the user. Some people are allergic certain drugs, or experience adverse side effects that they weren't warned of. Unfortunately, many of these problems can be fatal.

These are the medications that are available without the need for a prescription. They are regulated, however by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Sometimes the FDA will recall a medicine in the event that they find it to be dangerous or even fatal. Unfortunately, this is often too late for some victims who have already suffered serious health complications.

The FDA examines the safety of all medicines before they are released on the market. Sadly, some pharmaceutical companies fail to make the proper effort to ensure that their medicines are safe for consumers. Some drug manufacturers fail include important warnings or ignore warnings from both doctors and consumers regarding harmful effects.

A York dangerous drugs lawyer can help clients hold these companies accountable for their negligent actions and improper marketing tactics. They can assess the details of a client's case including any tangible or intangible losses they have incurred, to determine the proper amount of compensation.

Victims of defective drugs may be able to claim damages for lawyers loss of enjoyment of life as well as pain and suffering medical bills, loss of earnings in the future, and more. A skilled attorney can determine the extent of a victim's harm to determine the appropriate amount of compensation. Contact a New York dangerous drug lawyer today to discuss the situation and determine if there is an issue. They will review the details of your case and inform you what to do next. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation.

Medical Devices

Incorrect medical devices can cause harm to many people. They include implants, robotic surgery equipment that are infected by bacteria or damaged by time or a device that does not perform its intended purpose. These problems are typically caused by poor design, manufacturing or testing. Similarly to drugs, these products are reviewed by the FDA to assess safety and efficacy before they are inserted in the bodies of patients. 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).

If someone is injured by a harmful drug, device, or other substance, they often suffer long-term and serious consequences to their health, such as limb loss, organ failures mental illness, extreme suffering and pain. These injuries can also result in financial losses, such as lost wages and future earning potential.

In these cases the case, in these cases, a NYC dangerous drugs lawyer could help ensure that the responsible parties are held accountable. This includes the pharmaceutical maker and the doctors who prescribed the medication, and pharmacists who administered the medication.

These claims are complex, and require medical experts to show how drugs affected your body and caused injuries. This is different from other personal injury cases, such a car accident where it is easier to prove that the defendant was responsible for the damages you suffered, such as physical injuries or mental distress.

The most dangerous medical device and drug cases are usually filed as medical malpractice lawsuits, based on the particular circumstances of your situation. Multidistrict litigation is a possibility in cases where multiple patients are injured by the same medication.

Unfortunately the drug companies often don't test their medications properly and market their products to patients who aren't fully aware or have having a complete understanding of the potential risks. In some cases the medications are approved by the FDA after they have been proven to cause serious side effects in other patients, for instance if the medicine interacts poorly with another drug that is prescribed to a patient or if it is used for non-label purposes (something that is not covered under the initial FDA approval). These are only some of the reasons why you should seek legal representation from a dangerous drugs attorney as soon as possible.

Pharmaceuticals

Many people suffer injuries or even death each year as a result of exposure to dangerous medical devices and pharmaceutical drugs. Pharmaceutical companies have a huge incentive to bring their products out on the market quickly, which can result in adverse side effects are not emphasized or that new ingredients aren't thoroughly examined. If this causes injury in patients, the drug or devices manufacturer can be held responsible for those injuries. Sullivan & Brill attorneys are currently involved in a number of multi-district litigations involving defective pharmaceuticals.

A dangerous drug case can involve any medication, including both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. A majority of these claims are connected to prescription drugs and how they are prescribed or administered by hospitals or doctors.

In these cases the prescription could have been written for a use that is not approved by the FDA. Alternatively, the medication may have simply been dispensed without a proper scan of the prescription or confirmation that the patient's medical condition warrants its treatment. A doctor who prescribes drugs "off-label", or for purposes that are not approved, may also be held accountable.

Dangerous drugs may be the result of a manufacturing defect or due to the fact that the drug was contaminated by a known carcinogen during its processing and distribution. You could be entitled to compensation if you suffered an injury of a serious nature because of the wrong drug.

The amount you can recover will depend on the extent of your injuries as well as the severity of them, as well as the medical bills and treatment costs, the projected loss of income, and the pain and discomfort you've experienced. A knowledgeable New York dangerous drug attorney will evaluate your losses and work to recover maximum compensation on your behalf.

If you've suffered injury due to a dangerous substance contact a seasoned NYC drug lawyer at Showard Law Firm today. A no-cost consultation is always available to discuss your case. Our team of lawyers will fight to recover compensation, whether you were prescribed a medication or an over-the-counter medication, or a medical device.