Frequently Asked Questions

Defective Drug Injury Claim - Schultz Legal Group

Question:
What claims do I have against the manufacturer of a drug that caused dangerous side effects?

Answer:
This area of law is called product liability.  Claims against a drug company can include manufacturing defect, design defect, failure to warn, and strict liability.  Many of the largest drug injury claims based upon on dangerous side effects are for failure to warn.  Drug companies must warn of ALL harmful and potentially life-threatening side effects associated with the use of their product.

Question:
Can Schultz Legal Group only represent my drug injury claim if I live in Missouri?

Answer:
No.  Schultz Legal Group are nationwide drug recall injury lawyers that can represent victimized consumers in any state in the country. 

Question:
What will happen if my injury claim becomes part of a multi-district litigation?

Answer:
MDL is common in large scale drug injury lawsuits.  The purpose of MDL is to streamline the discovery portion of the claim.  MDL does not dilute individual claims like many class action lawsuits do.

Question:
What types of compensation will I be entitled to?

Answer:
There are various forms of compensation, each dependent upon the injuries and damages you have sustained.  Most victimized consumers can expect to receive compensation for past and future medical expenses, present and future lost wages, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.  Often times compensation is significant in a drug injury case. 

Question:
What if I have lost a loved one due to a defective drug?

Answer:
A wrongful death claim may be filed on behalf of the surviving family members.  Time is of the essence in wrongful death lawsuits however, as most states have very short time limitations for death claims.

Question:
Does Schultz Legal Group charge up-front attorneys fees to handle my drug defect claim?

Answer:
No.  Our drug defect injury lawyers handle cases on 'contingency fee' only, meaning we never collect attorneys fees until the end of your case.  Moreover, attorneys fees are ONLY collected if we win your case!  If we lose, there are no fees whatsoever.

Question:
Who is Schultz Legal Group?

Answer:
Schultz Legal Group are nationwide drug recall injury lawyers lead by attorney Stephen Schultz.  Mr. Schultz only represents victims injured by the negligent conduct of other persons and large corporations.  Having been seriously injured himself, Mr. Schultz understands first-hand what it feels like to be in need of competent legal representation.

Question:
I was injured by a drug or product and can't find it on your list of practice areas, can Schultz Legal Group still help me?

Answer:
Yes.  Many times we represent consumers victimized by drugs and products that just haven't made it to our dangerous drug/dangerous product website yet.  Call drug recall lawyer Stephen Schultz personally at (866) 840-3636 to discuss the specifics of your injury claim.  If we can't help you personally, we will do our best to connect you with a competent lawyer who can.

Contact the drug recall injury lawyers at Schultz Legal Group for an immediate free consultation.  Our consumer toll-free hotline is (866) 840-3636.  If you prefer, simply complete our online case evaluation form for added confidentiality and convenience.  Don't be victimized twice!