Drug Injury Attorney in New Jersey
You have a right to expect that a drug prescribed to you will make you better or slow the progression of your disease. Unfortunately, many prescription drugs on the U.S. market today do just the opposite: They make people sick or cause death. That makes drug companies liable for the damage done, and you can have a lawsuit filed against them.
If you suffered harmful prescription drug side effects or lost a loved one because of a dangerous pharmaceutical product, you have the right to take legal action against the drug’s manufacturer and/or distributor. An experienced prescription drug injury lawyer can help you file a product liability suit.
In a product liability lawsuit, you can seek full recovery of your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. You can also help to protect others from similar harm caused by dangerous drugs.
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The drug injury lawyers of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., are national leaders in dangerous pharmaceutical product litigation. Since 1981, our experience with helping prescription drug injury victims and a record of results that includes more than $1 billion recovered for our clients.
We lead class action and mass tort litigation cases against major drug companies and medical device manufacturers. We have over 40 years of experience in handling drug injury cases and robust knowledge of medical laws. Our personal injury lawyers also lead committees and present lectures to organizations such as the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and Mass Torts Made Perfect.
We can offer you the in-depth knowledge, resources, and commitment that it takes to prepare strong individual cases and class-action lawsuits against drug companies and to hold them fully accountable for their wrongdoing.
Currently, we are investigating product liability claims nationwide involving the following medications.
Benicar
Concerta
Elmiron
Invokana
Nexium
Taxotere
Testosterone
Xarelto
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ZantacSteps to Take If You Suspect a Prescription Drug Injury
The FDA regulates the nation’s pharmaceutical industry. The agency determines which drugs are sold in the U.S. for specific purposes. The agency also monitors the safety and effectiveness of drugs on the U.S. market.
If the FDA learns of serious safety risks involving a drug, the FDA typically will ask the drug’s manufacturer to voluntarily recall the product. The FDA will then provide the public with information about the recall.
However, quite often, a drug harms numerous patients before a recall occurs. In some cases, the FDA and pharmaceutical companies fail to act despite clear evidence of a drug’s harmful side effects.
In other words, a drug may still be dangerous even though it has not been recalled. If you believe that you or a loved one has been harmed by the drug, you should take immediate steps to protect your health and your legal rights. You should:
See your doctor as soon as possible.
Before you stop using a prescribed medication, consult with your doctor. The doctor can review your symptoms, start any necessary treatment and, perhaps, prescribe a safer alternative drug.
Report your event to the FDA.
The agency relies heavily on reports of adverse events in order to monitor drugs on the U.S. market. You should take a few minutes and file a report through the FDA’s MedWatch program.
Gather all of your medical information.
Keep copies of any medical records you have, including the prescription and labeling information. You should also hold on to the medication itself.
Meet with a lawyer.
Don’t wait to contact Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. We will provide a free and confidential consultation. We can immediately investigate your case and explore all legal options available to you.
