Pharmaceutical Litigation

Pharmaceutical drugs are essential for millions of Americans to live their lives comfortably. More than half of Americans were using one to four prescription drugs as recently as 2012, with 20% having to take five or more, according to a National Center for Health Statistics report.

Pharmaceutical companies understand far too well Americans’ reliance on medication. They often use it to their advantage, producing drugs that sometimes do us more harm than good because they were more concerned about their bottom line than the safety of consumers. When this happens, people like you and your loved ones can suffer the consequences and experience critical injuries that can destroy your body and drain your finances.

The pharmaceutical lawyers at The Oshman Firm have seen this trend too many times, and for more than 35 years we’ve made it our business to represent people who trusted that the drugs they took were safe. We make sure the drug manufacturers pay for the harm they caused you, and we seek the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries.

If you or a loved one has suffered a drug injury, call our offices today at (800) 400-8182 to speak to a pharmaceutical drug attorney who knows how to stand up to drug manufacturers and protect your right to live a healthy, comfortable life.

Causes of Pharmaceutical Injuries

Each medication contains a unique ingredient, or blend of ingredients, designed specifically to trigger certain actions within the body. When the chemistry of a medication is wrong for your body, it can do serious damage that creates new complications as well as worsen existing conditions. Some common causes of pharmaceutical injuries include:

• Ingredients that are harmful or toxic to your system
• Medication that was prescribed incorrectly
• Medication that interacts volatilely with other medications
• Medication that is prescribed in incorrect doses‍
• Medication that has dangers not explained to the patient

It’s important to be very clear about the drugs you take and how they may interact with your body. When manufacturers fail to convey the risks and dangers of medications, they can put your life at risk.

Types of Pharmaceutical Drugs

The Oshman Firm litigate cases involving a large variety of drugs. Here are some of the drugs and drug categories we are prepared to litigate:

• Antidepressants – Paxil, Prozac, Effexor, Zoloft, Lexapro
• Birth control – Mirena, Ortho Evra, Yaz/Yazmin
• Blood clot and stroke prevention – Pradaxa, Xarelto
• Diabetes – Actos, Avandia, Byetta
• Hormone replacement therapy – Testosterone, ‘low-T”
• Others – Fosamax, Levaquin, Reglan

Complications Caused By Dangerous Pharmaceutical Products

The laboratory-synthesized ingredients of pharma products can be extremely dangerous and even fatal if risks and dangers are not properly identified before the drug is sold.

Problems that have been associated with certain prescription drugs over the years include:

• Heart damage
• Liver damage
• Respiratory problems
• Seizures
• Sexual dysfunction
• Toxicity
• Other organ injuries

Pharmaceutical manufacturers have a responsibility to make safe products that will help the consumer, not hurt them. They also have a duty to warn you of the possibilities of danger in a drug. When they fail to do this, it puts at risk your health, your life and the wellbeing of your family, and you should seek compensation for your injuries or losses.

Do You Have a Pharmaceutical Drug Case?

If you have or are experiencing medical problems because of pharmaceutical drugs you took, whether by prescription or over-the-counter, you can seek compensation from the medication’s manufacturer.

The strength of your case will depend on a number of factors, such as:

• If you were using the drug as it was prescribed. Your case could be damaged depending on if you were following the directions for taking the drug.
• Whether you were taking the drug for its intended purpose as described by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• If the complication that arose after taking the medication was noted on the drug’s packaging and/or warning labels
• The financial and physical losses that you experienced as a result of taking the medication. These can include the extent and severity of the medical attention you have received and any time missed at work because of the complications.
• If the drug manufacturer knowingly neglected to inform the public of the drug’s potentially harmful side effects

With all the different factors that may influence a pharmaceutical drug case, it’s important to speak with a pharmaceutical lawyer who can evaluate the facts and determine the strength of a potential lawsuit.

Holding Drug Companies Accountable

Marketing and selling of medication should always be done responsibly. Unfortunately, the high demand and lofty profits of the pharmaceutical drug market contribute to pharmaceutical drug companies rushing drugs into release without properly testing them for harmful effects.

When drug companies aren’t held accountable for their negligent or dangerous actions, they get away with doing serious harm to you and your loved ones, but they also avoid punishment that could stop them from harming others in the future.

It’s for this reason that hiring a pharmaceutical lawyer is so important – when you seek compensation for your injuries you are fighting back not just for yourself, but also for other consumers who rely on medication for quality of life.

The Oshman Firm has more than 35 years of experience protecting the legal rights of people harmed by the negligent actions of drug manufacturers. We understand the pain and suffering you and your family may be going through right now. We won’t hesitate to use every resource at our disposal to seek a settlement or verdict providing full compensation for all of your damages.

Call us at (800) 400-8182 for a free consultation about your case. We’ll listen to the details of your case, and let you know exactly how we can help you stand up to the pharmaceutical company responsible for your injury.