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Most people assume that the medication prescribed to them will improve their medical condition or otherwise benefit their health. In most situations, that is the case. Unfortunately, some drugs can become defective, resulting in devastating even deadly side-effects.
Regardless of how the medication became defective, a skilled personal injury attorney might be able to help you hold the manufacturer accountable. These claims are complex, making the guidance from a Murphy dangerous drugs lawyer invaluable.
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:
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.
In general, there are three types of dangerous drug claims. When a person suffers a medical injury due to an unsafe drug, they and their local attorney must establish that one of these three claims apply to obtain financial compensation.
Some drugs are inherently dangerous. These defects originate during the design phase and often stem from a rush to get the drug to market. The improper design usually affects every batch of a drug, regardless of how it is manufactured.
Other defects occur during the manufacturing process. These defects frequently occur at the factory and can result from human error or mechanical failure. Manufacturing defects are not limited to a factory setting, though. Any damage or defect that renders a drug defective from the end of the design stage to the point consumer purchases the product qualifies as a manufacturing defect. These defects usually impact a specific batch of drugs as opposed to the entire line. In some cases, only a handful of doses could have the defect.
All consumer drugs must have clear instructions for use and warning labels. A product that lacks these labels has what is known as a marketing defect. In addition to missing the label or instructions entirely, these claims also apply when wording is unclear. If a person cannot clearly understand the instructions to use a drug, they are at risk of harm.
The prospect of facing down a major pharmaceutical company might be overwhelming for many people. Fortunately, you do not have to do it alone. A compassionate legal representative could stand by your side and provide helpful guidance throughout the process.
If you are ready to discuss your potential claim, a Murphy dangerous drugs lawyer is ready to help. Schedule your initial consultation to get started with your claim.
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