Health Risks from Harmful Medications
Defective drugs can have a negative impact on a person’s health due to side-effects that lead to permanent or fatal harm. Even relatively minor side-effects could have a long-lasting impact that is costly to recover from.
The way each harmful medicine impacts a person can vary. In some cases, a drug is dangerous to everyone that takes it. In other situations, only certain demographics face a serious risk of harm or illness. Some common harmful side-effects of unsafe drugs include:
- Allergic reactions
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Heart attack
- Diabetic complications
- Chronic pain
Every side-effect listed above could have a devastating effect on a person’s life. Additionally, some of these side-effects can weaken a person’s immune system making them more susceptible to worsening health conditions.
A dedicated Murphy attorney could hold the makers of hazardous drugs accountable. With the right legal counsel, a patient living with the consequences of a harmful medication could recover monetary compensation for their illness.