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Millions of Americans depend on thousands of different prescription and over-the-counter medications to manage both acute and chronic conditions, and for the most part, those drugs work as advertised without too many serious side effects. Unfortunately, there are new examples every year of pharmaceutical products being recalled due to previously undiscovered or undisclosed risks associated with their use, and those recalls often come too late to prevent serious harm from coming to far too many people.
Holding a pharmaceutical corporation liable for selling you a dangerous or defective medication can be a complex task, especially without support from an experienced personal injury attorney. You deserve fair restitution for the harm you unfairly sustained, though, and a capable Milton dangerous drugs lawyer could help maximize your chances of achieving a favorable case result.
Theoretically, the companies that make and sell medical products in the United States are supposed to ensure every new product they produce undergoes rigorous testing prior to being released into the market. Manufacturers are also legally required to receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration that their product is reasonably safe and functions as advertised. However, the pharmaceutical industry is sometimes focused more on profits than product safety, which can lead to corners being cut when it comes to product testing.
The FDA’s 510(k) process allows drug companies who claim to be making a product that is “substantially equivalent” to an already-approved product on the market to go through a streamlined version of the usual approval process. This does not guarantee that every product that goes through this process will be dangerous, but it is a rather large loophole in the standard approval process that has led to consumers getting hurt in the past.
On top of that, it is unfortunately common for drug companies to knowingly fail to disclose certain side effects or contraindications associated with their medications and to encourage “off-label” uses for their medications that those products have not been tested for. A Milton defective drugs attorney could take action against a drug company that caused harm to consumers by acting irresponsibly in these or other ways.
All the losses that could be factored into a typical personal injury claim could also be incorporated into a dangerous drug case, including:
It can be difficult for an individual plaintiff to recover for all past and future losses caused by a dangerous drug, even if they have substantial evidence on their side. For this reason, it is often worth discussing with a defective drugs lawyer in Milton whether starting mass tort litigation or joining a claim already in progress may be the best approach.
Defective consumer medications can have life-changing and even life-threatening effects, and any company that irresponsibly sells such a dangerous product should be held financially accountable for their misconduct. That said, filing suit against a giant corporation under any circumstances is not something you should attempt alone.
Working with a Milton dangerous drugs lawyer could give you the best possible chances of securing the compensation you deserve. Our team at Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C. has successfully handled numerous cases against pharmaceutical companies, and we are ready to put our experience to work for you. Contact us today to get started. Your initial consultation is completely free.
