Jackson Defective Drug Attorneys
There is no doubt that today’s medicines make it possible for people to live longer, fuller lives than ever before. But there is also a dark side to the pharmaceutical industry, and far too many people fall victim to dangerous and defective drugs. The Jackson defective drug attorneys of Jackson & Tucker, P.C., never hesitate to stand up for the rights of people like you who have been harmed by defective prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. We take on the most challenging pharmaceutical injury claims, often cases that other lawyers have turned down. Please, call us today to schedule your free consultation so we can get started on your claim.
You Can Have a Case with No Recall
If the medication that caused your injuries was subject to a recall, it definitely works on your behalf, but it is not necessary for you to have a viable claim. Drug recalls typically occur only after there have been numerous injuries and deaths, and many defective drugs are never recalled.
Failure to Warn
The majority of pharmaceutical injury claims are based on the drug maker’s failure to warn consumers and physicians of the potential side effects associated with the medication. It is not uncommon for the pharmaceutical company to be fully aware of the risks and hide them.
Many life-saving drugs also carry very serious risks, and they are allowed to remain on the market because of their potential benefits to certain patients. However, the pharmaceutical companies have a duty to warn consumers and medical professionals of the side effects their products can cause.
Off-Label Marketing
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a drug, it is for a specific purpose or purposes. Any other use is termed “off-label”. While doctors are allowed to prescribe medications for off-label purposes when it is in the best interests of their patients, drug companies are cannot legally market their products for off-label uses. Yet they do. Off-label marketing is also a basis for a pharmaceutical injury claim, when the drug has caused you harm.
Product Liability vs. Medical Malpractice
It is completely normal and understandable when victims of pharmaceutical injuries assume that they have a medical malpractice claim.
If a defective drug caused your injuries your claim falls under product liability. If a medication error, such as administration of the wrong drug or the wrong dose, caused your injury, then it falls under medical malpractice. And there are some cases that fall under both categories.
It can be a very confusing situation, and we are here to help you sort it out.
If you know or believe that you have been the victim of pharmaceutical injury, our Jackson defective drug attorneys are here to help. Please call Jackson & Tucker, P.C., at (866) 252-3535 or contact us online right away to schedule your free consultation.
