Four of the manufacturers of one of the most controversial drugs in recent United States medical history are expected to make a number of settlements whose total value will come close to $26 billion. The drug is known by its generic name “opioids.” One of the most...
Dangerous Drug Litigation
Possible complications during dangerous drug litigation
Pharmaceutical-based injuries can be devastating and deadly. When a Texas resident suffers losses due to their use of a dangerous drug, they may feel the effects of their injuries for the rest of their life. In some cases, the damages that victims of dangerous drug...
Understanding Depakote’s side effects
When patients are prescribed a medication, they expect that it will make them feel better. Many people don’t consider that the medication they take could have dangerous side effects. People who suffer from epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines may be familiar with...
What is an unavoidably unsafe product?
Pharmaceuticals exist to treat many different medical ailments. A Texas resident may be prescribed several different drugs to treat their medical needs and to help them improve their health. The medications that they are prescribed by their doctors and health care...
Popular deep vein thrombosis medication recalled
Many Houston area residents have a medical condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This is a serious condition where blood clots form in veins that are located deep inside a person’s body. Medication is usually required to help treat this condition and if it is...
Packaging mistake for two vastly different drugs sparks recall
In Houston and across the United States, people place a significant amount of trust in medical professionals. That includes doctors, nurses and pharmacists. Companies that provide medication are also trusted to a large degree. If there is a mistake in dispensing...
Dangerous side effects could be a sign of defective medication
Millions of Americans take medications on a daily basis. For the most part, such individuals do not experience any side effects, or perhaps limited or minor side effects at worse. However, there is no doubt that some medications can produce extreme, frequent or even...
FDA requires box warning for medication with mental health side effects
Living with a medical condition, falling ill or being diagnosed with a disease or condition is not easy for Texas residents. Nonetheless, it can be better managed with medical care. In some cases, prescription medication is medically advised, resulting in some...
The opioid pandemic and drug litigation
When it comes to drug litigation, companies that manufacture and distribute medication are taken to court for different reasons. Sometimes, dangerous drugs are introduced into the market without a clear understanding of the consequences of taking the medication. In...
Dangerous medications: The full scope of the problem
When in the hospital or dealing with a medical condition, we have little choice but to trust drug companies. We assume they are taking all necessary precautions so anyone who uses their product will be safe. Sadly, this is not always the case. In recent years, tainted...
