An Overview Of Bad Drug Lawsuits

Bad Drug Lawsuits

Severe injuries, and even fatalities, are on the rise despite action by the federal agencies and health administration authorities. Just as recent recalls have shown, an approval by the FDA doesn’t necessarily mean that a drug is safe.

Defective drugs and medical devices still get approved for use. They also pose severe health threats and can cause significant injuries and disabilities that lead to hospitalization. They can also cause complex surgeries that would have been otherwise unnecessary.

Drug Lawyer Defective Products

Quite simply, a drug is a product. When you purchase it, you gain certain privileges as a customer. The most basic rule is that you have the right to be safe when using the product.

Pharmaceutical companies have an obligation to abide by that rule. However, if they fail to do so, and you end up getting hurt as a result, you might be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering.

Bad drugs can cause severe personal injuries, in which case you will need the help of an expert bad drug lawyer. Fortunately, our attorneys have a ton of experience dealing with prescription drug lawsuits and related cases. If you are a victim of a defective drug usage, do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Medical lawsuits are very complicated by nature, and each has its own unique features. It is extremely important that your drug lawyer has experience and professionalism dealing with personal injury cases sand that they have operated in your area. This experience will ensure that they are well aware of local state and federal laws.

Our attorneys focus on bad drug cases in the South Florida area. So, if you have sustained injuries caused by defective drugs or medical devices in South Florida, take advantage of our lawyers’ expertise, and allow them to get the reimbursement you deserve.

Bad Drug Lawsuits Compensation

As we mentioned, every case is unique, and an accurate compensation for each and every one of them is calculated dynamically.

Drug lawyer lawsuits generally pursue compensation for the following:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Funeral expenses – if the case involves wrongful death

All of these will be discussed with our drug lawyers once you come in for a free consultation. When we become knowledgeable of your specific situation, we will discuss the possibilities of your case.

Defective Drugs And Medical Devices Statistics

Thousands of people get injured every year because of drug companies who prioritize profit more than customer safety:

• More than half a million adverse drug events are report to the FDA every year
• More than 60 million medical devices get recalled every year
• More than 100 million units of drugs get recalled per year
• Pharma companies pay billions of dollars every year (to recover the damages caused by defective drugs and medical devices)

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• Far too many insufficiently tested pharmaceuticals get approved every year, just because the big pharma companies can afford it.

This approach leads to severe injuries, including organ damage, bone fractures and even ultimately death. There are also cases where the manufacturing company tries to hide evidence that a product is defective or dangerous. By the time the FDA acts to stop the sale and recall the drug or medical device, it is often too late. By that time, people have already been hurt.

Defective Drugs And Medical Devices Claims

It is within your rights to bring claims against the manufacturers of bad drugs and medical devices.

There are 3 main ways in which a bad drug or device can be labeled as defective:

1. Defective Design: The first way is called “defective design.” This occurs when the drug or device is dangerous because of how it was created.This means that the manufacturer failed to take into account the safety of the customer, when they could have used a safer approach.
2. Defective Manufacturing: The second way is “defective manufacturing.” this occurs when a drug becomes defective during its manufacturing phase. Use of the wrong substances or failing to apply necessary quality control may result in defective manufacturing and patient injuries. This includes: faulty manufacturing, damage or contamination during shipping or errors in the doctor’s office.
3. Defective Marketing: The last way is called “defective marketing.” This occurs when the advertising of a certain drug or medical device failed to warn you of possible dangers associated with its use. The manufacturer of the product is obliged by law to warn customers of potential side effects that can make the product dangerous.Failure to provide adequate instructions concerning safe usage, and overall bad marketing of the product, is directly related to defective marketing. The bad advice might come from the manufacturer directly, a sales rep, a doctor, the hospital, or other medical providers. In such medical lawsuits, you can bring your claims against the manufacturer or anyone else involved in distribution:
   • Laboratories
   • Sales representatives
   • Doctors and pharmacists
   • Hospitals and clinics
   • Retailers

   As a customer, you deserve to be protected against bad drugs and medical devices. Too often, consumers fail to discover the dangers of certain products until it is too late. The cost of your injuries include medical bills, lost income and rehabilitation, along with everything else you will need to go through in order to recover can go up into the millions.

Recovering From A Defective Drugs Or Medical Devices Injuries

If you have been a victim of a defective medical product, you have the absolute right to get compensation. Keep in mind that there are time constraints when dealing with major drug and device manufacturers, such as the statute of limitations.

The drug lawyers at The Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have a proven track record in dealing with bad drug lawsuits. We have recovered millions in damages from such cases.

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