Camden County Dangerous Drug Lawyers and Dangerous Drug Attorneys

As a type of product liabilty law, dealing with dangerous and defective drugs usually requires the experience and expertise of a  dangerous drug lawyer to protect the rights of an injured or harmed consumer.  While most prescription drugs and medicines pose little danger to users, the consequences of a single defective drug or medication can be quite serious, and are often catastrophic. Despite the standards and testing criteria of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), some defective and  Dangerous Drugs still reach the marketplace. Unfortunately, these drugs often have potentially fatal side effects, which can include illness, birth defects, heart attack, heart palpitations, hypertension, insomnia, memory loss, numbness in the extremities, severe cardiac problems, stomach aches, stroke, tremors, vomiting, and death. 

Even if the FDA has licensed a drug, if it proves harmful to consumers, the manufacturer can be found liable for damages resulting from its use. Furthermore, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, because they are “learned intermediaries,” may also be responsible for the harmful effects of drugs, if they acted in some way negligently. 

It should be noted that some drugs are considered “unavoidably unsafe.” That is, it is understood that there is an inherent risk in taking the drug, and as long as there are proper warnings, there is usually little basis for a lawsuit. Product liability actions involving  Dangerous Drugs usually require the assistance and testimony of experts and are often quite complex.

When successful, dangerous drug lawsuits can provide the victim with compensation for their injuries. In the past, those injured by defective drugs have recovered costs for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective drug, fill out our free case evaluation form to speak to a product liability attorney about filing a claim.