A Dangerous Drugs Attorney Can Help

While a doctor could be held accountable in certain instances but the most serious drug claims are made against the makers of pharmaceutical drugs. These large corporations are profit-driven and can minimize or overlook adverse effects being reported by patients.

Compensation for injuries related to prescription drugs can cover losses such as medical expenses, lost wages and a diminished quality of life. A skilled attorney for dangerous drugs can assist you in pursuing these damages.

Prescription Drugs

While many people take prescription medication as prescribed by their physician However, certain drugs can cause dangerous side effects that aren't always properly warned of or explained to the patient. These drugs can also cause harm to other people. An experienced York dangerous drug attorney can assist victims in recovering compensation for their injuries.

A prescription drug lawsuit may be a bit complicated, but an experienced attorney can help clients navigate the legal process. Seven out of 10 Americans regularly use at least one prescription medication. Unfortunately, drug companies are able to conceal information about adverse effects that could cause harm to gain FDA approval. In addition, doctors could abuse prescription drugs by prescribing them for non-approved applications or in large dosages, which can cause injuries and even death.

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

Prescription drugs can also be harmful for infants and toddlers. Birth defects, respiratory depression, sudden death from overdose, and digestive issues are among the most frequently reported dangers. These problems can occur when you take a drug prescribed to treat a problem, like allergies or an ear infection.

When a dangerous prescription drug results in death or injury the victim can file a claim against the manufacturer of the medication. A successful claim could provide compensation for intangible or tangible losses like physical pain and emotional distress, loss of enjoyment, and medical bills.

Based on the circumstances, a claim involving drugs could involve more than one defendant. A pharmaceutical manufacturer and a doctor, for example, can both be held accountable for the harm suffered by patients when the doctor prescribes a dose that is too high or fails to diagnose the patient. A skilled dangerous drug lawyer can identify and contact all culpable parties to ensure maximum compensation for the victim's injuries.

Over-the-Counter Drugs

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 weren't informed about. Unfortunately, many of these issues can be fatal.

These are the medications that you can purchase without a prescription. However, they are still controlled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sometimes the FDA will recall a medicine if they realize it is dangerous or even fatal. Unfortunately, this usually comes too late for some patients who have already suffered serious health complications.

Before a drug is released on the market, the FDA examines its safety. However certain pharmaceutical companies don't take the necessary steps to ensure that their products are safe for consumers. Some drug companies fail to provide important warnings or ignore warnings from both doctors and consumers regarding dangerous effects.

A York dangerous drugs attorney can assist clients in holding these companies accountable for their negligent actions and improper marketing tactics. They will evaluate the details of a client's situation, including any tangible and intangible losses they've suffered, in order to determine the appropriate amount of compensation.

Victims can receive damages for their pain and suffering, medical expenses, future projected loss of earnings and more. A skilled attorney can determine the right compensation amount by assessing the extent of the victim's injury. Contact an experienced New York dangerous drugs lawyer today to discuss your situation and determine whether you have an opportunity to claim. They will be able to review the specifics of your case and outline the next steps for you. Contact us now for a no-cost consultation.

Medical Devices

Many people are harmed by defective medical devices, including robotic surgical equipment, implants that have become damaged or infected or does not perform its intended purpose. These problems are typically due to inadequate design, manufacturing or testing. Similar to drugs, the FDA reviews these products to assess their safety and effectiveness prior to their introduction into 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 hurt by a hazardous drug, device, or other substance, they can suffer serious and long-term consequences to their health, including organ failure, loss of limbs, mental illness, and extreme suffering and pain. These injuries can also result in financial losses, such as lost wages and future earning potential.

In these instances, an NYC dangerous drugs lawyer could help hold the responsible parties accountable. This includes the pharmaceutical manufacturer as well as the doctors who prescribed the medication, and pharmacists who administered the medication.

These claims are complex and require expert testimony from a medical professional to demonstrate how the drugs impacted your body, causing injuries. This is different from other personal injury cases like a car crash where it is easier to establish that the defendant caused the damages you suffered, such as mental or physical injuries.

In most cases, dangerous medical device and drug lawsuits are filed as medical negligence or product liability lawsuits based on the specific circumstances of your case. Moreover, if a large number of people are injured by the same medication, multiple lawsuits could be filed in what is known as multidistrict litigation.

Unfortunately, drug companies often don't test their medicines properly and then market their products to patients who aren't fully aware or have knowing the dangers. In some instances 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 another drug that is prescribed to a patient or if it is used for off-label reasons (something that is not covered under the initial FDA approval). These are just some of the reasons you should seek legal advice from a dangerous drugs attorney whenever you can.

Pharmaceuticals

Many people are injured or killed each year as a result of exposure to harmful medical devices and pharmaceutical drugs. Pharmaceutical companies are under pressure to bring their products on the market as quickly as possible. This can lead to the exaggeration of adverse side effects or the absence of thorough testing for new ingredients. If this causes injuries in patients, the drug or devices manufacturer is liable for the injuries. The lawyers at Sullivan & Brill are currently involved in a number of multi-district litigation cases that involve defective pharmaceuticals.

A drug case that is potentially dangerous could be involving any medication, which includes both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many of these cases are connected to prescription drugs and how they are prescribed or dispensing by hospitals or doctors.

In these instances, the medication may be prescribed for a non-approved use or given by a pharmacy or hospital without proper scanning of the prescription or confirming that the patient's condition warrants the drug's administration. A doctor who prescribes a medication "off-label" or for non-approved uses could also be accountable.

Dangerous substances could 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. Depending on the nature of the injury, you may be entitled to compensation for both the financial and intangible losses that you have suffered because of taking a defective pharmaceutical.

The amount of damages 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 as well as the discomfort and pain you have experienced. A New York dangerous drug lawyer can evaluate your losses and fight for the maximum amount of compensation.

If you've suffered injury due to a dangerous substance contact a seasoned NYC drug lawyer at Showard Law Firm today. We provide a no-cost consultation to discuss your case. Whether you took a prescription drug, an over-the counter drug, or a pharmaceutical device, our team of legal experts will fight to hold the responsible parties accountable and recover the compensation you deserve.