Medication

The pharmaceutical industry plays a major role in health care in the United States. New drugs go through testing and FDA review before reaching the market. Still, some serious side effects are only discovered after a medication is widely used by the public.

When patients are harmed, lawsuits may claim that drug companies:

• Failed to warn doctors or patients about known risks
• Misrepresented a drug’s safety
• Promoted drugs for uses not approved by the FDA
• Rushed products to market without proper testing

Our attorneys handle complex drug litigation and understand both the medical science and the law. We investigate development, testing, and marketing practices to uncover what went wrong.

Medications generally fall into three categories:

Prescription Drugs

These medications require a doctor’s prescription and are regulated by the FDA. Some prescription drugs later become available over-the-counter if they are shown to be safe for broader use.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications

OTC drugs can be purchased without a prescription. While different brands may look different, they often use the same active ingredients. Even OTC drugs can cause serious side effects if not properly tested or labeled.

Surgical and Clinical Medications

These drugs are given during medical treatment, hospital stays, or procedures. They include anesthesia, antibiotics, blood thinners, and pain medications. Errors or defects in these drugs can lead to serious complications.