When consumers take medication, they trust that it is safe, effective and adequately tested. Unfortunately, some drugs cause unexpected harm due to design flaws, contamination or inadequate warnings. Understanding defective drug laws and how recalls work can help...
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Drugs must provide “adequate directions for use”
When someone purchases a drug or medication, the way the label is laid out is very important. It is required for that drug to provide “adequate directions for use.” The goal here is that a person with no in-depth medical knowledge should be able to use the drug in a...
Do drugs made abroad conform to U.S. standards?
If you purchase pharmaceuticals in the United States, you might just assume that they have all been produced under strict guidelines that meet the standards the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets out. A recent recall of over two dozen different types of drugs by...
Your legal options if you took a recalled drug when pregnant
Taking medication during pregnancy requires careful guidance. But what if the drug you took was later recalled? For many expecting mothers, learning about a drug recall can bring fear, anger and a flood of legal questions. If this happens to you, you should understand...
The dangers of drug toxicity
Prescription medicines are meant to help, heal and make people feel better. Pharmaceuticals spend millions of dollars researching and developing the next game-changing wonder drug. But sometimes, what is meant to save people actually hurts them and puts them in a...
What are the dangers of defective drugs?
Picture this: you take a medication because you feel sick, expecting to get better once it takes effect. But what if you took a defective medicine that may endanger your life? This is the harsh reality for many who encounter defective or substandard drugs. These...
Understanding Texas’ presumption of non-liability for pharmaceutical warnings
Texas has a law that gives pharmaceutical companies a "rebuttable presumption" of non-liability. In simple terms, this means that if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a drug's warning label, the court will assume that the warning was adequate. This...
Can I join a class-action lawsuit for a defective drug?
Class-action lawsuits can be a powerful tool for consumers to seek justice against large corporations, especially in defective drug cases. In Texas, these lawsuits allow multiple plaintiffs with similar claims to work together and pursue legal action collectively....
Are pharmaceutical companies solely to blame for defective drugs?
When a medication causes harm, looking for someone to hold responsible is natural. Defective drugs can lead to severe health issues, and it is crucial to understand who has responsibility. Are pharmaceutical companies only accountable, or is the situation more...
How do I know if my medications are defective?
You rely on your medications to keep you healthy, but if your medications are defective, they could be making your worse. Defective drugs can lead to severe injury or even death. The sooner you realize that your medications are defective, the better. In this blog...


