Determining who is liable for defective drugs can be a complex scenario. While the manufacturer is often the primary party responsible, pharmacies can also be held accountable in some instances. Who is liable for defective drugs? Generally, the manufacturer is liable...
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Toxic tort claims and the elements you must prove
The negligence or carelessness of another could suddenly and detrimentally impact you. This unexpected harm could significantly alter your physical, mental and financial health due to the considerable damages suffered. In any tort matter, this involves a civil...
What makes “toxic tort” litigation different?
Most of our readers probably know that the legal term “tort” refers to wrongful, reckless or negligent acts that could lead to a personal injury lawsuit being filed. Under the umbrella of “tort” law we see somewhat specialized areas, such as premises liability law,...
Is it a side effect or a dangerous drug?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over half of U.S. residents take at least one prescription drug and almost a quarter take three or more prescription drugs. Unfortunately, many prescription drugs come with a wide range of side effects that...
Calculating damages in defective medical device litigation
When medical device companies produce defective products, a lawsuit can be a path toward holding those companies accountable and helping improve the quality of medical care for all. For the individuals who suffer the day-in and day-out consequences of those mistakes,...
How do I know if I have a claim for a defective medical device?
Medical advances are supposed to give promise to the treatment of serious medical conditions. While some do, other medical devices fail, leaving unsuspecting patients with severe, sometimes irreparable harm. However, it can be hard to tell if your worsened condition...
Lawsuits claim some weight loss drugs are dangerous
New medications hit the market seemingly every day. While these drugs should go through rigorous testing and review to ensure they’re safe, the tragic reality is that dangerous medications wind up on pharmacy shelves all the time. That’s why if you’ve suffered...
The importance of expert testimony in toxic tort litigation
Most of our readers know that witness testimony is a key part of any civil or criminal trial. It is, in fact, the main way to introduce evidence in a trial of any kind. Expert testimony, however, is much different than the testimony of an eyewitness or others who...
Philips agrees to pay more than $1 billion in CPAP defect case
Medical technology has made huge advances in recent decades, and medical devices have saved and improved the lives of countless people. But, when a medical device is defective, it can lead to serious injury. Defective CPAP machines In a huge settlement offer, the...
How to learn the information you need in a defective drug case
After being hurt by a defective drug, legal action should be on the horizon. And because a lawsuit may be the only way to recover the damages that’ve been caused to you, you’ll need to utilize the legal process to your advantage as much as possible. This includes...