Defective Drug Litigation Lawyers & Attorneys

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Every day, thousands of different medications and drug products are prescribed and used by patients of all ages across the country. Unfortunately, if the medication or supplement taken is defective, patients can suffer serious injuries and even death. Up to 200,000 patients die every year from adverse drug reactions, according to reports from the Journal of the American Medical Association and the Institute of Medicine. Adverse drug reactions are considered to be the 4th leading cause of death in America, killing more people than pulmonary disease, diabetes, AIDS, pneumonia and automobile deaths. In fact, 1 out of every 5 injuries or deaths suffered by hospital patients is caused by adverse drug reactions, and these injuries cost nearly $150 billion a year.

The obligation of a drug manufacturer is to make a safe product--including the duty to design, manufacture, inspect, and label a product appropriately. A drug manufacturer is responsible to provide patients and physicians complete safety information about its product(s), as this information is vital in making informed health decisions. If a drug manufacturer fails to warn the public about any serious side effects associated with taking its drugs, the company can be held liable for medical expenses, therapy and treatment, lost income, and non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, if the drug is responsible for causing harm. .

Proving that the manufacturer of a medication is responsible for a defective product, however, can be a complicated task. To research whether a drug or supplement is defective takes a thorough review of thousands of pages of documentation and may require extensive legal teams to prevail through multiple court proceedings, especially in a class action lawsuit. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from taking what you believe to be a defective drug, you should contact your physician immediately and contact an experienced defective drug lawyer. A defective drug lawyer can employ personnel and experts who have specialized knowledge concerning the design and manufacture of defective drugs and supplements. .

Successful defective drug litigation sends a clear message to the pharmaceutical industry about accountability and consumer safety. A qualified defective drug lawyer can uncover all of your legal rights and discuss your litigation options with you. As all legal claims are subject to time limits, however, you may risk forfeiture of your right to financial compensation if you delay. .