A Dangerous Drugs Attorney Can Help

Although a doctor may be accountable in certain cases, most dangerous drug claims are made against the makers of pharmaceutical drugs. These big corporations are profit-driven and can minimize or overlook the adverse effects that are documented by patients.

The effects of prescription drugs can result in reimbursement for medical expenses, lost wages and lower quality of life. A lawyer who is knowledgeable about dangerous drugs can assist you in pursuing damages.

Prescription Drugs

Although many people are prescribed drugs as prescribed by their doctor, some drugs can have harmful side effects that aren't adequately discussed or warned of to the patient. These drugs can also cause severe harm to others. An experienced York dangerous drug lawyer can assist victims in recovering compensation for their injuries.

A lawsuit involving prescription drugs is a complicated matter However, an experienced attorney can help clients navigate the legal process. Seven out of 10 Americans typically take at least one prescription medication. However, drug makers often hide information about potentially harmful side effects to obtain FDA approval. Doctors may also misuse prescription drugs by prescribing it for off-label use or in excessive dosages that can result in injury and even death.

Most commonly used prescription medications that are abused include painkillers (which could have a high possibility of abuse) and central nervous system depressants such as benzodiazepines, such a Xanax or Valium and stimulants like Ritalin or Adderall. Many people misuse these drugs in order to feel high, or to relieve depression or anxiety. The misuse of prescription drugs with family or friends or taking them at higher doses than prescribed.

Furthermore, prescription medications are extremely risky for babies and toddlers. The most frequent dangers are birth problems, respiratory depression, sudden death due to overdose, and gastrointestinal tract problems. These problems can happen when you are taking a medication prescribed to treat a different health issue, like allergies or an ear infection.

If a dangerous prescription drug causes injury or death, the injured party can file a claim against the manufacturer of the drug. A successful claim may be able to compensate for tangible or intangible losses such as physical pain and emotional distress, loss life's enjoyment, and medical bills.

A claim involving a drug could have multiple defendants, dependent on the circumstances surrounding the incident. A drug manufacturer and a physician for instance, could each be held accountable for the harm suffered by patients when the doctor prescribes a dose that is excessive or misdiagnoses them. A dangerous lawyer will identify and contact the responsible parties to ensure the maximum compensation for the victim.

Over-the-counter Drugs

When we think of drug abuse, we tend to focus on illicit drugs. However, legitimate medicines can also be dangerous. Some people are allergic or suffer adverse side effects from certain medicines. Many of these problems can be fatal.

Over-the-counter medicines are those that can be bought without a prescription from a medical professional. However, they are still subject to the supervision of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sometimes, the FDA will recall a medication in the event that they find it to be dangerous or even fatal. Unfortunately, it's often too late for many victims who have already suffered serious health problems.

The FDA reviews the safety of all medications before they hit the market. Unfortunately, some pharmaceutical companies don't do enough to ensure their drugs are safe for consumers. Drug makers may not include important warnings on a product's label, or they may ignore warnings about harmful side effects from both patients and doctors alike.

A York dangerous drugs lawyer can assist clients in holding these firms accountable for their reckless actions and improper marketing tactics. They can assess the details of a client's case including any tangible and intangible damages they've suffered, to determine the appropriate amount of compensation.

Victims of a defective drug may be able to claim damages for loss of enjoyment of life as well as suffering and pain, medical bills, projected future earnings loss, and more. A skilled attorney can determine the extent of a victim's harm to determine the most appropriate amount of compensation. Contact a New York dangerous drug lawyer now to discuss the situation and determine if there is a case. They'll be able review the specifics of your case and outline the next steps to take. Call us now to receive a no-cost consultation.

Medical Devices

Many suffer harm from defective medical devices, such as robotic surgical equipment, implants that have become infected or eroded or a device that fails to perform its intended function. These problems are often caused by inadequate design, manufacturing, or testing. Like drugs, the FDA reviews these devices to ensure their safety and effectiveness prior to their introduction 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).

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

In these situations an experienced NYC dangerous drugs lawyer can take action to hold all liable parties accountable. This includes the pharmaceutical manufacturer and the doctors who prescribed the medication and pharmacy staff who dispensed the medication.

These claims are complicated and require expert testimony from a medical professional to show how the drugs affected your body, causing injuries. This is different from other personal injury claims, like car accidents, where it is easier to demonstrate that the defendant's actions caused your injuries, like physical injuries or emotional distress.

In most cases, risky drug and medical device lawsuits are filed as medical negligence or product liability suits based on the specific circumstances of your particular situation. Multidistrict litigation can be used when a number of victims are injured by the same medication.

Unfortunately, drug companies often don't test their medications properly and market the drugs to patients who aren't aware of a full understanding of the dangers. In some cases the medications are approved by the FDA after they've been shown to cause serious side effects in other patients, such as when the medication interacts poorly with a different drug a patient takes or when it is used for non-label reasons (something that is not covered under the original FDA approval). These are just some of the reasons why you should seek legal advice from a dangerous drugs attorney as soon as possible.

Pharmaceuticals

Each year thousands of people are injured or killed by dangerous pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. Pharmaceutical companies have a huge incentive to get products to market quickly, which can result in adverse side effects are downplayed or that new ingredients aren't properly examined. If this causes injury to patients, the drug or manufacturer of the device can be held liable for those injuries. Sullivan & Brill attorneys are currently involved in a range of multi-district litigations that involve defective pharmaceuticals.

A hazardous drug case can be involving any medication. This includes prescription and non-prescription drugs. Many of these claims are related to prescription drugs and how they are prescribed or administered by hospitals or doctors.

In these instances the medication could be prescribed for a non-approved use or administered by a pharmacy or hospital without properly examining the prescription or confirming that the patient's medical condition warrants the drug's administration. A doctor who prescribes drugs "off-label", or for purposes that are not approved could be held accountable.

Dangerous substances can be the result of a manufacturing defect or because 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 and the severity of them, the medical bills and treatment costs, the projected loss of income and the pain and discomfort you have experienced. A knowledgeable New York dangerous drug attorney will evaluate your losses and work to recover maximum compensation on your behalf.

Call Showard Law Firm immediately if you've suffered injuries from a dangerous drug. We provide a no-cost consultation to discuss your case. If you were prescribed a medication, an over-the-counter medicine or a device for the treatment of pain, our team of legal professionals will fight to hold the responsible parties accountable and seek the compensation that you deserve.