Dangerous and Defective Medications

Despite strict testing and safety measures, occasionally a medication that is available to consumers is found to be unsafe. Sometimes a pharmaceutical can create complications with an existing condition, or create a new condition, either way it can lead to serious injury or death. If this happens, it is important to know all of your legal rights and options.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indentifies defective drugs as well as drugs whose dangerous side effects outweigh their potential benefits. Reglan, Kava, Paxil, Celebrex, and Oxycontin are just a few examples of defective medications that can cause serious illness, injury, or even death. This could lead to costly medical expenses, hospitalization, and pain and suffering.

Occasionally, an unsafe drug will reach the market due to the vast amount of new medications being developed yearly.  Both drug companies and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are responsible for testing new medications for safety.  However, with new and better medicines constantly in demand, some drugs are not adequately tested.  Therefore, dangerous drugs are allowed to be released and prescribed. 

Pharmaceutical companies turn extraordinary profits from their products, and when their products cause illness, injury or death, they are financially responsible for your injuries.

If you or someone you love has suffered from defective medication, contact the St. Louis personal injury attorneys of Fox Goldblatt & Singer, PC today.  Our experienced attorneys can provide answers to your legal inquiries and strive to obtain the financial compensation you deserve.  We provide caring and professional service to the residents of St. Louis County and St. Charles County in Missouri, as well as Madison County and St. Claire County in Illinois. 

Call us at (877) 858-4699 or contact us online to discuss your case with our legal professionals.  We believe your rights are worth protecting.