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A Dangerous Drugs Attorney Can Help

In certain cases, a doctor can be held liable for dangerous drugs. However the majority of lawsuits against pharmaceutical drug makers are founded on these claims. These big corporations are profit-driven and may downplay or ignore side effects that are documented by patients.

Injuries resulting from prescription drugs can lead to reimbursement for medical expenses, lost wages, and lower quality of life. A skilled attorney for dangerous drugs can help you pursue these damages.

Prescription Drugs

Many people take prescription medications according to the prescriptions of their doctors However, some medications can cause dangerous side effects which are not always clearly explained or notified to the patient. These drugs can also cause severe harm to other people. An experienced York dangerous drug lawyer can help patients recover compensation for their injuries.

Prescription drug lawsuits can be a bit tense however a skilled lawyer can help clients navigate the procedure. Seven out of 10 Americans typically use at least one prescription medication. However, drug makers often conceal information about potentially dangerous side effects in order to get FDA approval. In addition, doctors can misuse prescription medications by prescribing them to non-approved uses or in excessive dosages, resulting in injury and death.

The most frequently abused prescription drugs include painkillers, with a high abuse potential; central nervous system depressants, like benzodiazepines (Xanax and Valium); and stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall. Many people misuse these drugs to get high, or to ease depression or anxiety. It can also mean sharing prescription medications with friends or family members or taking them in different amounts than prescribed.

Moreover, 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 problems can result from taking the medication prescribed for another health issue, such as allergies or ear infections.

The victim may seek compensation in the event that a dangerous prescription drug causes injury or death. A successful claim may result in compensation for tangible and intangible loss, like physical pain, emotional distress and the loss of pleasures in life and medical expenses.

Based on the circumstances, a claim involving drugs may involve more than one defendant. For instance, a drug manufacturer and a physician could both be held responsible for a patient's injuries when the physician prescribes an excessive dosage or misdiagnoses a patient. A dangerous drug lawyer can identify and contact the responsible parties to ensure maximum compensation for the victim.

Drugs that are available over-the-counter

We often think of illegal drugs when we consider drug abuse, but legal drugs can also be harmful for the user. Some people are allergic to certain medications, or suffer adverse side effects that they were not informed about. A lot of these issues can be fatal.

Over-the-counter drugs are those that can be bought without a prescription from a medical professional. They are still regulated however by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Sometimes the FDA will recall a medicine when they discover it's dangerous or even fatal. Unfortunately, it's often too late for many people who have already suffered serious health issues.

The FDA reviews the safety of all medicines before they are released on the market. Sadly some pharmaceutical companies don't take the necessary steps to ensure that their products are safe for consumers. Some drug companies fail to include important warnings, or ignore warnings from both doctors and consumers regarding harmful effects.

A York dangerous drug attorney can assist clients in holding companies accountable for their wrongful actions and improper marketing practices. They will evaluate the client's case and determine the proper amount of compensation. This includes taking into account any tangible or intangible loss that has been incurred.

Victims of a defective drug can recover damages for their loss of enjoyment of life as well as pain and suffering medical bills, loss of earnings in the future and much more. A seasoned attorney can assess the full extent of a victim's harm to determine the most appropriate amount of compensation. Contact a New York dangerous drug lawyer today to discuss your situation and determine if you're in an issue. They will review the details of your case and advise you what you should do next. Contact us today to receive a free consultation.

Medical Devices

Faulty medical devices could cause harm to a number of people. They include robotic surgery equipment, implants infected with bacteria or eroded by time, or a device which does not perform its intended purpose. These problems are usually caused by inadequate design, manufacturing or testing. Similar to medications, these products are reviewed by the FDA to determine the safety and effectiveness before they are introduced 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).

When a person is injured by a hazardous device or drug the person often is afflicted with serious and long-term health consequences, such as organ failure, loss of limbs mental illness, extreme pain and suffering. These injuries can result in financial losses including loss of earnings and potential future earnings.

In these situations in these cases, a NYC dangerous drugs lawyer could be able to make the responsible parties accountable. This includes the pharmaceutical company that produced the drug and the doctors who prescribed it as well as the pharmacy personnel who administered it.

These claims are complex, and require expert medical testimony to show how drugs affected your body and led to injuries. This is in contrast to other personal injury cases, like car accidents, where it is much easier to demonstrate that the defendant's actions caused you injuries, including physical injuries or emotional distress.

Medical device and dangerous drug cases are usually filed as medical malpractice lawsuits depending on the circumstances of your specific situation. Moreover, if a large number of individuals are harmed by the same medication, multiple lawsuits might be filed as part of what is called multidistrict litigation.

Unfortunately, drug companies do not always conduct adequate testing of their drugs and sometimes market their products to patients who are not aware of little or any evidence of their dangers. In some instances there are instances where the FDA has approved these drugs after they have been shown to cause serious adverse reactions in other patients. This can happen when the medication interacts badly with a drug the patient is taking or if it is prescribed off-label (something that was not covered by the FDA's initial approval). Here are some reasons why you should get legal counsel as soon as possible.

Pharmaceuticals

Thousands of people are injured or killed every year due to exposure to dangerous pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices. Pharmaceutical companies are under pressure to bring their products on the market as soon as they can. This can result in the exaggeration of adverse side effects or the lack of thorough testing of new ingredients. If this causes injury to 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 lawsuits involving defective pharmaceuticals.

A dangerous drug case could involve any medication. This includes prescription and non-prescription drugs. However, the majority of these cases concern prescription drugs and the way that they are prescribed or dispensing to patients by doctors or hospitals.

In these instances the medication could have been prescribed for an off-label usage or it may have been administered by a hospital or a pharmacy without properly examining the prescription or verifying that the patient's condition warrants the medication's administration. A doctor who prescribes a medication "off-label" or for unapproved uses may also be held accountable.

Dangerous drugs may also be the result an error in manufacturing or because a product was contaminated with a carcinogen known to exist during its processing and distribution. Based on the nature of your injury, you could be legally entitled to compensation for the financial and intangible losses you've suffered as a result of the use of a defective medication.

The amount of damages you can recover is contingent on the severity and amount of your injuries and medical bills as well as the costs related to treatment, the projected loss of income, and the pain and suffering you've endured. A New York dangerous drug lawyer will evaluate your losses and fight to secure the maximum amount of compensation.

Contact Showard Law Firm immediately if you've been injured by a dangerous drug. We offer a free consultation to discuss your claim. Our legal team will fight on your behalf to get compensation, regardless of whether you were prescribed a medication or an over-the-counter medication or a medical device.