Defective Drugs & Medical Devices
Fort Wayne and all of Indiana
A basic and profound level of trust exists between consumers and pharmaceutical companies. It is assumed that they act in our best interests, thoroughly test their products, and will never release defective drugs and medical devices that may put our families or us at risk.
While the majority of released pharmaceuticals work wonders for western medicine and most defective drugs and medical devices are caught by the Food and Drug Administration prior to release, occasionally defective drugs sneak through as pharmaceutical companies bypass regulations in order to maximize profits, which is always at the consumer’s expense.
Common pharmaceutical company negligence that leads to personal injury or even the wrongful death of an individual includes:
- Failure to thoroughly test products
- Occurrence of unsuspected side effects
- Overlooking evident test results
- Prescribing drugs to the wrong patients for the wrong reasons
Common Defective Drugs & Medical Devices
Almost every category of prescription drugs has had a recall. Recent litigation for defective drugs and medical devices include:
- Paxil and Zoloft – These commonly prescribed antidepressants have been linked to birth defects when prescribed to pregnant women
- Neurontin Suicides – This anti-seizure medication has been linked to an increase in suicides and suicidal thoughts
- OxyContin – A painkiller that is frequently abused due to its addictive elements
- Vioxx – Once considered an arthritis cure, this drug has been linked to an increase in cardiovascular complications
- Shoulder Pain Pump – This medical device administers pain medications but has been proven to deliver too much medicine
Side Effects of Defective Drugs
Depending on the prescribed defective drug, numerous harmful side effects can arise and cause catastrophic personal injury, including:
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
- Death
- Increased depression
- Addiction
- Gastrointestinal complications
- Heart attack
Why You Need a Defective Drugs Attorney
If you or a loved one has suffered personal harm due to a pharmaceutical company’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. However, these companies employ insurance companies highly skilled at intimidation tactics and will attempt minimizing their payout.
Defective product attorney Richard Truitt has thirty years of experience representing catastrophically injured clients and standing up against the tactics of insurance companies. He understands your family’s needs and demands, and will never settle for less than what your case is worth. Please contact our personal injury office online or call us at 800-628-2904 if you live in Fort Wayne or anywhere in Indiana to schedule your free interview. Make your first call your only call.
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