With such a large amount of pharmaceutical drugs that are available, from brand name to generic, and the amount of people who are currently taking prescription medication, it can be easy for the FDA to miss, or under test new medications. Which means that you, as a consumer, may suffer injury or death before a prescription medication can be recalled. Medication use has grown exponentially, and so has injuries due to pharmaceutical malpractice.
Pharmaceutical Medication Recalls
If there is a large number of claims that are associated with a single medication, they may recall it for being a dangerous product. Which means that there was an act of negligence on an individual or company which resulted in the injury of several people. There are many factors that are required for a medication to be recalled including:
- A large number of people who file claims against the producers of the medication
- Several claims with a similar, complex, and recurrent issues of law associated with a single medication
- Similar complaints of injury or damages amongst those who file claims
- Geographically dispersed or nationwide claims
- Similar lawsuits in other jurisdictions
Pharmaceutical Litigation
Any time that there is a recall on a prescription medication, it means that that medication is dangerous and hazardous. Drug companies spend millions developing and testing new medications, meaning that sometimes they turn a blind eye in order to receive a return on their investment. Unfortunately, this means that you and your family are the ones who suffer from their lack of attention.
Whether it is a few negative side effects or illness and injury, you are entitled to compensation. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of the pharmaceutical companies, they are liable to pay damages that can help you cover medical bills, lost wages, time missed from work, and pain and suffering. Yet, trying to file a claim against a pharmaceutical company can be difficult and overwhelming so it is important that you speak with an attorney about your options.
Being the victim of negligence by a company that is supposed to be developing medications to help you, not cause you pain and injury, is disturbing and devastating. If you need more information about pharmaceutical prescription medication recalls or have any concerns about the medications you are taking and the negative side effects you are experiencing because of them, please do not hesitate to contact our office and speak with one of our experienced attorneys today!