Assertive Legal Team Defending Patients From Unsafe Drugs
Many of us have taken antibiotics and prescription drugs without knowing the precise contents contained within -- this is because we are not all chemists, doctors and medical professionals. When patients are given a drug that is defective, has unsafe side effects, or is improperly marketed or labeled, they deserve proper compensation from the pharmaceutical company that developed that drug. Berkowitz Law Firm expertly manages these dangerous medicationslawsuits and fights for justice for every one of its clients.
Understanding Defective Drugs
There are many different reasons that a drug could be unfit for the market and public consumption. It may have dangerous side effects that were either deliberately hidden by the manufacturer or went unnoticed during testing. The medication also might be safe in theory, but unsafe in practice due to a manufacturing error or incorrect calculation by the manufacturer's employees. In other cases, the drug works as it is supposed to, but the manufacturer simply did not provide the public with ample warning literature or usage instructions. These shortcomings are all potentially serious violations of the informal manufacturer-consumer code, and may be grounds for a lawsuit against the manufacturer, distributor or pharmaceutical company.
How Can a Law Firm Help?
Law firms that specialize in cases dealing with defective medications have several strategies at their disposal. Typically, large drug manufacturers spend hundreds of millions of dollars developing and testing products, so it is in their best interest to settle the case rather than endure a damaging and costly trial. Lawyers can take advantage of this eagerness to avoid trial and secure excellent compensatory packages for their clients who have been wronged or misled by these massive companies. These cases can be pursued for cases concerning prescription or nonprescription drugs.
If you or one of your family members has experienced physical harm or symptoms inconsistent with those listed on your medication, call the Berkowitz Law Firm today to set up a consultation. Patients deserve justice for their suffering, and our lawyers are committed to holding the guilty parties responsible -- whether they are powerful corporations or not.
