The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services responsible for the safety regulations of, among other things, drugs and medical devices.
The FDA monitors the safety of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Sometimes, however, a drug is rushed to the pharmacist's shelves without the benefit of enough testing. When this happens, people get hurt. Injury and death can occur because of side effects and reactions to the drug that could have been avoided with proper testing before marketing the product. Some of these products include:
- VIOXX
- Rezulin
- Baycol
- Phenylpropanolamine (PPA)
- Fen-phen
- Prozac
At the South Jersey offices of Anapol Schwartz, we firmly believe in working side-by-side with our clients to establish claims that are 'bullet-proof', ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve and that other people are not harmed by the dangerous substance in the future.
Defective Medical Devices
Defective medical devices that injure or kill people may be the fault of the manufacturer, the distributor or the retailer, or a combination of the three. Some defective medical devices recently mentioned in the news include:
- Norplant contraceptive implants
- Penile implants
- Dalkon Shield intrauterine devices
- IV bags
- Chemotherapy infusion pumps
- Silicone gel-filled breast implants
The experienced South Jersey attorneys at Anapol Schwarz are dedicated to assisting individuals injured from defective medical devices because of:
- Inadequate design
- Errors in the manufacturing process
- Insufficient consumer warnings and instructions
The fact is that no one uses a drug or a product expecting that it will not work as designed. Drugs that harm people and medical devices that cause injury or death have failed to perform correctly, and the manufacturers, distributors and retailers who promote these products are liable for any injuries or deaths that might occur.
Once you or your loved one has received proper medical care, your next step is to take legal action from an experienced South Jersey law firm like Anapol Schwartz who can assist you in sorting out the details of your claim and pursuing your rights under all applicable laws.
The knowledgeable, award-winning attorneys of Anapol Schwartz represent individuals who have suffered serious consequences as a result of defective medical devices and pharmaceutical drugs. Now is the time when highly capable legal assistance is what you need most, and the diverse experience of our competent team of attorneys and other professionals can help you successfully pursue your claim and your legal rights.
Please contact us for more information, or begin by completing a free online case evaluation.
