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Dangerous Prescription Drugs
The following article was written by Mr. Gelber and appeared in Western New York-area newspapers.
Recently, a number of prescription and over-the-counter drugs have come under increased scrutiny. Though some dangerous drugs have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or voluntarily recalled by their manufacturers, many others are still available. Unfortunately, some of these drugs still on the market cause numerous side effects, with potentially lifelong consequences.
Patients taking pharmaceutical medications should expect to see improvement in their health, not deterioration. Consumers should be able to trust drug manufacturers to offer safe, effective medications.
In fact, drug manufacturers are required to comprehensively test each product before seeking approval from the FDA to sell the drug. Additionally, each drug’s label must disclose full information about the product’s potential side effects. The failure to warn of the risk of serious side effects is often the basis of a product liability claim.
If a manufacturer acts negligently, its actions can result in serious medical complications for the consumers of the drugs. Those unfortunate victims, however, may have a remedy by bringing a product’s liability claim against the manufacturer of the drug.
If a personal injury or wrongful death occurs, the victim or the victim’s family may have the right to pursue compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income physical and emotional injury and other damages sustained.
Our attorneys have extensive experience dealing with dangerous drug claims and can evaluate your case and explain your legal rights. Please call us today at 716-633- 5050 for a free consultation.
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