Pursuing a Claim Against a Pharmaceutical Company
Both prescription and over-the-counter medications typically must pass rigorous testing and approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before entering the market. Unfortunately, if a pharmaceutical company takes shortcuts during the testing process in an attempt to maximize profits, its drugs may still be dangerous.
Lack of adequate testing and reporting of data can lead to severe illnesses and injuries for consumers.
If a drug company ignores test results demonstrating adverse reactions to a medication or fails to adequately warn consumers of side effects, they can be financially responsible for damages.
Pharmaceutical companies are strictly liable for the drugs they develop, meaning the injured party does not have to prove negligence to recover compensation. A Collin County dangerous drugs attorney familiar with cases involving unsafe medication could inform injured parties of the legal process for suing a drug company.
