Dangerous Drugs

Contents

• 1 Why Are Pharmaceutical Drugs Recalled?
• 2 Classes of FDA drug recalls
  • 2.1 Class I
  • 2.2 Class II
  • 2.3 Class III
  • 2.4 Market Withdrawal
• 3 How Drugs Can Cause Harm
• 4 How Long do I Have to File a Dangerous Drug Lawsuit?
• 5 Dangerous Drug Cases We Handle
  • 5.1 Zantac
• 6 How Much Will it Cost to File a Dangerous Drug Lawsuit?
• 7 How Can a Lawyer Help a Dangerous Drug Lawsuit?
• 8 Contact Our Defective Drug Attorneys

Why Are Pharmaceutical Drugs Recalled?

A drug recall typically happens when the FDA or a drug manufacturer determines that a pharmaceutical drug is not safe and should hence be removed from the market. Some recalls become necessary when new research demonstrates that the drug is too dangerous to be used by consumers. This could be due to:

• The drug is shown to cause dangerous side effects
• The manufacturer or the FDA has found a safer alternative to the drug
• Consumers misusing or using the drug improperly, risking serious injury or death
• A safe drug is found to have been part of a contaminated batch from the manufacturer or manufacturing error, making that specific batch of the drug unsafe for use

Classes of FDA drug recalls

Recalls can be categorized based on the severity of the danger they pose to the consumers. The following are types of drug recalls:

Class I

When there’s a reasonable probability that the use or exposure of the drug to a consumer will lead to health problems or death

Class II

When the use or exposure to a drug could lead to temporary or reversible (medically) health problems, or when there’s a risk that the drug could lead to serious health issues

Class III

Using or exposure to the drug will not likely cause serious health issues.

Market Withdrawal

The drug contains a minor issue that the FDA wouldn’t typically monitor. For instance, a manufacturer could remove a drug from the market due to distribution or after-manufacturing tempering, not because of the drug itself.

How Drugs Can Cause Harm

History shows that most of the dangerous drugs will cause harm within the first year of release. This is often the case when a drug is released without a full appreciation of its risks, with the early adopters suffering as a result. Nonetheless, some drugs will continue being marketed by the drug companies even after evidence shows serious side effects or death. Regardless, drug manufacturers can be held liable if a drug they sell is found to be unreasonably dangerous.

This can happen when:

• There’s an error with its testing and approval
• There are manufacturing and distribution flaws where consumers are not warned about the possible side effects of the product
• The drug has an inherent design flaw that makes it dangerous

In all of these cases, the manufacturer can be held liable and therefore sued for damages, even if they weren’t aware of the danger.

How Long do I Have to File a Dangerous Drug Lawsuit?

The statute of limitations varies by state. Although the clock usually starts on the date a person knows or should have reasonably known about the injury, certain drug manufacturers try having claims against them time-barred pointing at a variety of reasons. An experienced dangerous drug lawyer will know and advise you about the applicable statute for your case.

Dangerous Drug Cases We Handle

We represent clients harmed by various dangerous drugs. Some cases we handle include:

Zantac

We’ve handled many Zantac lawsuit claims for people claiming the drug contained unacceptable levels of NDMA, a possible carcinogen, that caused them to develop cancer. Some of the main injuries we listed include liver, stomach, and bladder cancer, all of which are associated with NDMA contamination.

How Much Will it Cost to File a Dangerous Drug Lawsuit?

We represent our clients on a contingency fee basis. This means that you only need to pay us if we get you justice and compensation for your case. We will not charge you for legal consultation and the cost to investigate your claim. We only charge you when you collect compensation.

How Can a Lawyer Help a Dangerous Drug Lawsuit?

While you might not be able to file a lawsuit against a drug manufacturer or the FDA on your own, your lawyer can help you identify the parties or entities that may be liable for your pain and suffering, injuries, and expenses resulting from using a dangerous drug.

Keep in mind that pharmaceutical companies often have an army of highly trained attorneys ready to defend their clients and minimize payouts. Plus, in many cases, dangerous drug lawsuits tend to be a lot more complex, often involving multiple defendants and plaintiffs. As such, you will need an experienced attorney to help protect your rights and look after your best interests. At Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, our lawyers have the skills, experience, and resources to handle even the most complex of dangerous drug lawsuits.