Texas Defective Drug Attorneys

Maybe you get your prescriptions from HEB Pharmacy, Kroger Pharmacy, or perhaps even a CVS or Walgreens location. No matter where you get your prescription and over-the-counter medications, you anticipate that they are safe to take. That they will improve your health or, at the least, help you maintain your health. You never anticipate that the medications could actually make you or your loved one sick or otherwise cause harm.

Unfortunately, some drug companies can’t be trusted. Many Texans have learned this the hard way. If you or someone you love is one of them, don’t delay in meeting with one of our dedicated Brazoria County defective drug attorneys.

What Is a Defective Drug?

Drug manufacturers for both prescription and non-prescription drugs are legally obligated to conduct many tests to determine if a drug is safe and effective. Any potential side effects they find must be listed on the drug's package insert and made available to the general public. Doing so allows consumers to make informed decisions about what drugs they take. It also helps guide doctors in prescribing or recommending medications. 

When drug companies hold information back from consumers and doctors, they can’t make informed decisions. Not only that, but consumers can also be exposed to harmful substances if the drug companies don’t share information. 

Our defective drug lawyers have seen patients injured by a wide variety of drugs, including:

• Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix

• Haldol

• Hydroxycut

• Meridia

• Ortho Evra

• Crestor

• Ephedra

• Celebrex

• Paxil

• Raptiva

• Zicam cold remedies

• Serzone

• Yaz or Yasmin

• Accutane

• Provigil

• Serevent

• Vioxx

• NuvaRing

• Zoloft

• Fosamax

• Zantac 75, 150, and Prescription Zantac

Note that this is not an exhaustive list. If you don’t find a drug that hurt you on the list, it doesn’t mean you don’t have a claim. Contact our office to speak with a knowledgeable Brazoria County defective drug attorney to determine if your drug is a defective one.

Although new drugs are scrupulously tested and required to meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidelines before being permitted for public use, the dangerous side effects and defects could take years to be revealed. Unfortunately, some pharmaceuticals know full well their drugs can cause harmful side effects. However, they decide that the potential profits significantly outweigh the risks to public health or any legal trouble they would face. 

As a result, they frequently hide critical information about how dangerous a medication actually is in order to get FDA approval. Other companies may endanger their consumers by rushing the drug to the market without completing satisfactory testing. Pharmaceutical companies are just acting unethically; their behavior is dangerous. Defective drugs can change the lives of those that take them and their family members. Defective drugs can also possibly lead to death.

Under federal laws, pharmaceutical companies distributing defective drugs are liable for the damages they cause to consumers. When dangerous prescription and non-prescription drugs are identified as detrimental, they are immediately taken off the market. Then, the drug's makers are subject to class action lawsuits. Suppose you or someone you love was injured by the immoral and reckless behavior of a pharmaceutical company. In that case, you will need a Brazoria County defective drug lawyer to help you get full and fair compensation for your injuries.

Do You Have a Prescription Drug Injury Claim?

When you meet with one of our prescription drug lawyers, we will evaluate the details of your potential claim. Some of the factors we will look at to determine if you have a defective drug claim include: 

• The type of drug you took

• How long you took it for

• Why it was prescribed to you

• The specific side effects you experienced

The amount of compensation you could receive is determined according to the following criteria:

• The severity of the side effects you experienced

• If the side effects are short or long-term

• If the side effects are life-threatening

• Any additional treatments or surgeries you need because of the defective drug

Damages Caused by Defective Prescription or Over the Counter Drugs

Defective drugs can cause a wide variety of adverse side effects for the consumers who take them. They may even vary from one patient to the next. However, most victims of defective drugs have the same types of damages that deserve compensation. With the help of a skilled defective drug attorney, you can seek compensation for:

• Medical expenses

• Lost wages

• Pain and suffering

• Loss of consortium

• Mental anguish

• Scarring or disfigurement

How a Defective Drug Lawyer Can Help

At TX Injury Group, we know how a defective drug can injure you and impact the lives of you and your family. Defective drugs can cause physical and emotional pain, unnecessary medical costs, and missed paychecks. Some may even result in a negative lifestyle change.

Our defective drug attorneys are well-versed in the law, we know the medicine, and we’re prepared and ready to aid you in your battle. We can help by:

• Providing a free consultation to evaluate your claim

• Investigating the drug that may have harmed you

• Consulting with experts in the medical field for testimony and advice

• Seeking compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, or other related expenses

• Negotiating a fair settlement or turning to litigation if a fair settlement isn’t possible

Defective drug injuries can be severe and may even lead to wrongful death. We can also help your family if a loved one was fatally injured by a defective drug.

Defective Drug Attorney

Our firm is proud to be able to represent the rights of consumers who were injured as a result of the negligence of greedy corporations. Big pharmaceutical companies are known for hiding harmful side effects in order to make a better profit. Our seasoned defective drug lawyers are passionate about standing up for the rights of those who have been terribly injured by defective and dangerous drugs. We have experience in the medical field and experience taking on large corporations for the everyday American. We will stand up for you. To schedule your no-obligation case evaluation, call us today.