In this blog, we often discuss litigation concerning defective drugs and medical devices. The legal theory that underlies most of these cases is known as product liability. Put simply, product liability allows an injured person to recover compensation after they have...
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Key steps in defective drug litigation
If you’ve been harmed by a defective drug, you’re probably looking for accountability and compensation. A lawsuit against the party responsible for your harm is justified in these instances and is the best way to reach your goals. However, the legal process involved...
How does an FDA recall work?
The United States Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, is in charge of ensuring that the drugs and medical devices sold in this country are safe. The FDA has a process for approving the use of drugs and medical devices before they hit the open market. Even so,...
Supplement recalled due to possible contamination
Like many people, you may take supplements to boost your energy or improve your health. You expect these supplements you take to be safe. After all, they are supposed to make you healthier, not endanger you. The company Vital Proteins recently voluntarily recalled its...
Drugs fast-tracked to the market can lack adequate follow-through
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has an accelerated drug approval process to help make medications available to the public in an expedited manner. Once these drugs are fast-tracked onto the market, the drugmaker must perform a study to ensure the drug is...
How are defective drugs classified?
When you hear that a drug you are taking is being recalled, you may necessarily feel concerned and scared about the potential harm. You have a right to expect that the drugs you are prescribed to be safe. When a drug company learns of a defect with one of its...
What does it mean if a drug is defective?
When you take a prescription drug, you expect it to be safe and effective for your condition. However, sometimes, drugs can cause serious side effects, injuries or even death due to defects in their design, manufacturing or labeling. In such cases, Southeast Texans...
Drugs containing common carcinogen recalled, lawsuits filed
Nitrosamines are a chemical most of us are exposed to in minute quantities. Nitrosamines can be found in the water we drink, the meats we grill, and the dairy products and produce we eat. However, studies have exposed a link to an increased cancer risk in people who...
Eyedrops recalled due to bacterial contamination
Eyedrops are something we rely on to avoid dry and itchy eyes and help reduce redness or puffiness. They can help our eyes remain healthy and moisturized, and many Texas residents rely on eyedrops for this purpose. You probably never imagined that eyedrops could cause...
The responsibility of drug companies for the opioid crisis
In the last quarter of a century, there have been over 300,000 deaths in the United States because of opioid substances. Researchers also anticipate that there is the potential for another 500,000 deaths within the next 10 years. It is believed that the majority of...