Were You Issued an Expired or Dangerous Medication? Call a Lawyer Now
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the responsibility to regulate pharmaceuticals and to ensure that they are safe before issuing an approval. Even with all of the regulations and red tape in place, many dangerous medications fill the shelves at our local pharmacies and drug stores.
How Do Dangerous Drugs Make It to Market?
Pharmaceutical companies owe a duty to consumers to ensure the safety of their products. These companies must also inform consumers of any potential side effects. However, this unfortunately often is not the case.
So, how is it that dangerous medications make it to market and inflict harm on thousands of Americans each year? There are multiple reasons why this happens, manof which are unscrupulous. They include:
- The manufacturers could have failed to perform adequate testing on the product.
- The tests and research reports on the medication could be false or biased.
- There may have been errors in the manufacturing process.
If you believe you have been harmed by a prescription or over-the-counter drug, you may want to consider speaking with a product liability lawyer in Phoenix at Snyder & Wenner, P.C.
Dangerous Drugs on the Market Today
As previously mentioned, dangerous drugs harm thousands of people each year. Many of the injuries are debilitating and have serious implications, and some prove fatal. A few of the dangerous drugs on the market that have caused patients injury include, but are not limited to the following list.
- Celebrex
- Percocet
- Blood pressure medicines (e.g., Caduet, Avapro, Zestil)
- Adderall
- Fosamax
- Seroquel
- Paxil
- Viagra
Side Effects of Dangerous Drugs
Consumers have a degree of trust for the prescriptions they are given by their doctors, but some dangerous and defective drugs have the potential to cause serious or catastrophic harm in patients.
The examples listed below will help to illustrate the effects these products can have on the public.
- Accutane – Accutane, an oral acne medication, was found to cause serious side effects including ulcerative colitis, gastrointestinal disorders, Crohn’s disease, suicidal thoughts, birth defects, and liver damage.
- Vioxx – This acute pain medication was found to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Propecia – This drug was designed to treat male pattern baldness, but was found to cause sexual dysfunction. Side effects include erectile dysfunction, libido disorders, and an increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
- Methotrexate – This chemotherapeutic agent may cause fatal lung disease, kidney toxicity, intestinal bleeding, and death of a fetus.
A Product Liability Lawyer in Phoenix Helps You Prove Liability
Drug manufacturers have a legal responsibility to sell only reasonably safe products. Manufacturers are not responsible for all side effects from the drugs they produce, but if they put a dangerous or defective product on the market and it causes people injury, they can be held liable for damages. These companies have a responsibility to report the potential side effects of their products and to recall any medications that are defective or unreasonably dangerous.
If you or a loved one has suffered injury as a result of a dangerous drug, your first step in holding a manufacturer responsible for your damages is to consult a product liability lawyer in Phoenix. A lawyer who specializes in dangerous drug cases will evaluate the details of your situation and determine whether or not you have a solid case on your hands, and then instruct you on what steps to take next.
The extent of your injuries will determine your settlement amount. Your dangerous medication attorney will work to demonstrate your injuries to the courts, e.g., how it has impacted your life and relationships, your loss of income, medical bills, etc. The more detailed your list of damages are, the more the court will understand your injury, and the more accurate your settlement amount will be.
Injured by a Dangerous Drug? Speak with a Product Liability Lawyer in Phoenix Today
If you reside in or near Phoenix and have sustained injury as a result of a medication you were taking, there is a chance you might be able to hold the manufacturer responsible for your damages on a claim or lawsuit.
To determine your eligibility, take advantage of our firm’s free initial consultation where you will speak with a dangerous drug attorney today. Call us now at (602) 224-0005.