Southern Pines Dangerous Drugs Lawyer
Patients who visit their doctor for a prescription typically believe that if they use their medication as prescribed, their health condition will improve, or at least will not worsen as a result of using the pharmaceutical. However, there are numerous dangerous drugs and medical devices that are recalled from the marketplace regularly, after reports that patients became injured by the medication or device.
If you took a dangerous drug or have a medical implant that is causing problems, an experienced Southern Pines dangerous drug attorney could help you seek the compensation you need to rectify the damages as much as possible. If the drug has not yet been recalled, your claim may even help prevent other patients from suffering similar injuries in the future. Call today to set up a consultation with a skilled personal injury attorney.
What Constitutes a Dangerous Drug?
Dangerous drugs are essentially defective products, and as such, drug manufacturers can be held liable for damages caused to patients under the theory of product liability. Drug manufacturers have a duty to thoroughly test the safety and efficacy of their products and to warn doctors and their patients about any potential side effects and drug interactions. This potential side effects could result in catastrophic injuries. When this happens, a Southern Pines dangerous drugs attorney could fight for the injured victim to recover the damages that they deserve.
What Responsibilities do Drug Makers Have?
These pharmaceutical companies and medical device makers also have a responsibility to market their products appropriately and to not make false or misleading claims. If drug manufacturers become aware of hazards caused by the product after it has already entered the marketplace, they have a duty to let doctors and patients know, as well as to report their findings to the U.S. Federal Drug Administration, so the agency can take appropriate action.
Unfortunately, many drug and medical device makers do not comply with the reporting standards, and the FDA does not have great authority to hold these companies responsible for damages caused. Even when drug makers are fined for misconduct, they may be willing to run the risk, rationalizing that the profits they make outweigh the possibility of fines for misconduct.
A skilled Southern Pines dangerous drugs lawyer could look into the drug’s history, including whether the drug was subjected to adequate testing, and if the drug company failed to report necessary findings, or kept information secret.
Common Types of Dangerous Drugs and Medical Devices
There are a number of different types of drugs and medical devices that could be considered defective. Some of the common products that have reportedly caused problems which include but are not limited to:
- Psychiatric medications, such as antidepressants, anxiety medication, and ADHD medications
- Cardiac medications, including those for cholesterol and hypertension
- Epilepsy medications
- Medical devices such as vaginal mesh, pacemakers, or hip and knee replacements
- Hormone replacement therapy, and many other drugs
Talk to an Experienced Southern Pines Dangerous Drug Attorney
No matter the type of drug or medical device you used, if you suffered a dangerous drug injury, an experienced Southern Pines dangerous drugs lawyer could help you seek the compensation you need to pay your medical bills, hospital bills, revision surgeries, and new medications.
If the drug company acted especially irresponsibly, you might even be awarded limited punitive damages meant to punish the wrongdoing drug maker and deter such harmful conduct in the future by the drug company and others like it. Consult with a legal professional today to get started on your claim.
