If you or a loved one has been the victim of a defective drug or defective medical device that has left you injured, it's crucial that you have an experienced National product liability lawyer on your side that will fight for the compensation you deserve. At McIntyre Law P.C., we have an experienced team of legal professionals ready to assist you through every aspect of your drug lawsuit.
The lawyers at McIntyre Law recognize the tremendous benefits innovative drugs and medical devices produced and marketed by respected pharmaceutical companies have helped millions of people lead better and more productive lives. However, defective drugs and medical devices can lead to serious complications in thousands of people each year. When drug manufacturers improperly test and/or market drugs they are ultimately responsible for the injuries or illnesses those drugs cause.
At McIntyre Law we have successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients injured as a result of defective products. We have successfully litigated and recovered compensation for victims of pharmaceutical products such as Fen-Phen, Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch, Yasmin/Yaz Birth Control, Paxil birth defects, Viox, St. John's Wort Side Effects and have also recovered compensation for victims of faulty hip replacements, faulty industrial equipment in the industrial and oil sites, defective conveyor belts and dangerous farm machinery.
What is Defective Drug Claim?
Drug companies have a legal obligation to properly test each product before seeking FDA approval. In addition, drug labels must fully disclose all relevant and material information about the drug and adequately warn of its side effects. Pharmaceutical companies also have a legal duty to discourage misuse.
A defective drug is one whose potential risks outweigh its intended benefits. Defective drugs are often improperly marketed and information about the side effects of the drugs is rarely properly disclosed to unsuspecting consumers.
How Does Product Liability Law Apply to Defective Drugs and/or Medical Devices?
Product liability is the area of law in which manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, and others who make products available to the public are held responsible for the injuries those products cause.
Every state's law varies. However, generally under the law of strict product liability, pharmaceutical manufacturers can be held liable for injuries or deaths caused by their products. This liability is usually predicated upon whether the drug or medical devices is unreasonably dangerous for its intended use.
People often assume that if a drug is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it is safe to use. This assumption is often incorrect. Drug companies are responsible for providing the research and data the FDA uses to determine the safety and efficacy of the drugs. It is the duty of the pharmaceutical companies to appropriately test and monitor the safety and efficacy of drugs.
What Drugs is McIntyre Law Currently Investigating?
If you or a loved one has experienced side effects from defective drugs or defective medical devices, contact the lawyers at McIntyre Law.
