Drugs and Medical Devices

Cases in the area of drug and medical device liability are a fairly diverse group. Your potential drug liability claim can arise from having been prescribed or given the wrong prescription from your physician or pharmacist, or from having been injured by dangerous or defective prescription or over-the-counter drugs, such as through an adverse reaction. For example, if a physician prescribed a medication to you, and you suffered harm as a result, you may have a medical malpractice claim against that physician. You may also have a claim against the manufacturer of the drug for the injuries that you have suffered. In a case where no physician prescribed the drug which caused you injury, but instead you purchased it on your own, you may still have a claim against the drug manufacturer.

Claims involving medical device liability can arise from the improper implanting of prostheses, total or partial hip or knee replacements, pacemakers and heart valves, IUDs, and breast implants. Common failures of these devices included loosening, inadequate bonding to bone or tissue, and leaking. Medical device claims are also possible based on defective medical tools such as syringes and surgical instruments.

No matter what the facts of your particular case happen to be, claims connected with liability for drugs and medical devices are some of the most complex of any type of personal injury matter. The facts and liability issues involved in your case, including manufacturer and medical practitioner compliance with federal safety and professional practice standards, complex medical conditions and procedures, technological issues, and issues of potential federal preemption of state law, all make your claim particularly well suited for handling by an attorney who is experienced in the area of drug and medical device liability. It goes without saying that finding and employing skilled legal representation, including the medical expert consultants that your attorney will most likely employ in turn, is essential to the success of your potential claim.