I need a drug defect or drug recall lawyer to file my claim for compensation.
Posted By Schultz Legal Group on Mar 11, 2010 6:06pm PST
When patients are prescribed medications for their infirmities, there is a certain degree of trust that is exchanged between the doctor, pharmaceutical company, and the patient. That trust is compromised each day due to a desire for corporate profits. Most manufacturers of prescription drugs will defend injury claims vigorously. They do this because they are extremely well-funded and have a keen interest in keeping serious side effects under wraps. If you have been injured or have a loved one who died due to the negligent design and manufacturing practices of a large drug corporation, you may be entitled to compensation by filing a drug defect injury claim.
A drug recall lawyer will request medical records and opinion reports from doctors. These records and reports are presented to drug manufacturer and its insurance carrier in the form of a demand for compensation. The vast majority of
drug side effect injury claims are settled prior to trial. Many of these cases are prosecuted nationally in multi-district litigation, otherwise known as MDL.
Serious injuries and even death can occur when drug manufacturers fail to adequately test their products prior to introduction to market. However, it is more reckless when these manufacturers continue to distribute a dangerous drug after the FDA issues serious concerns about its safety. Contact a drug recall lawyer immediately if you suspect that a prescription medication has caused you serious injury.