Tennessee Dangerous Pharmaceutical Products
Millions of Americans use prescription and over-the-counter drugs to deal with various ailments, diseases and medical conditions. As our society becomes increasingly dependent on drugs and treatment provided by the pharmaceutical industry, discovery of the serious, sometimes deadly side effects from prescription drugs is increasingly common.
According to recent studies, adverse events associated with drugs are the single leading contributor to preventable patient injury, costing as many 100,000 American lives each year and accounting for more than 3 million hospital admissions. Injuries linked to drugs outside the hospital setting are estimated to add as much as $76 billion to our nation's annual health-care bill.
When improperly designed, manufactured or labeled drugs cause serious injuries or death, the drug litigation attorneys of Terry, Terry, and Stapleton are prepared to hold the pharmaceutical companies accountable. These cases are known as pharmaceutical product liability cases. Call our Morristown, TN lawyers today at 1-800-518-3779 for help with your legal case. We represent clients throughout Tennessee, including Rogersville, Newport, Morristown, Knoxville, Kingsport, Johnson City, Jefferson City and Greeneville.
Pharmaceutical companies owe a moral and legal responsibility to the public to ensure that the medications they manufacture and sell are not unreasonably dangerous. They are also responsible for ensuring that the public is made aware of the risks associated with their products. Unfortunately, some pharmaceutical companies introduce new drugs prematurely and without adequate warnings due to the competitive nature of the billion-dollar pharmaceutical industry. This premature rush to market has had detrimental consequences on the lives of countless consumers. Many commonly prescribed drugs on the market today have serious side effects that can cause extreme harm including:
- Birth defects
- Heart attacks
- Heart palpitations
- Insomnia
- Memory loss
- Stomach aches
- Blot clots
- Strokes
In the United States, a drug is not released into the marketplace until it is approved by a federal agency known as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has regulatory oversight over all drugs released for public sale. In situations where a drug presents an unreasonable risk of substantial harm, the FDA may issue a safety alert. In serious cases, the FDA may issue a recall that removes a drug from the market. Recently, warnings, health advisories or recalls have been issued about several popular drugs including:
- Anti-anxiety drugs such as Paxil
- Anti-diabetic drugs such as Rezulin
- Anti-psychotic drugs such as Zyprexa
- Birth control patches such as Ortho Evra
- Children’s ADHD drugs such as Ritalin
- Heart surgery drugs such as Trasylol
- Pain relievers such as Bextra, Celebrex, and Vioxx
- Weight-loss drugs such as Fen-Phen
Unfortunately, most recalls or public health warnings or recalls do not occur until after many patients have taken the defective drug. It is often the case that neither the patient nor the patient’s doctor knows of the drug’s dangers -- until it is too late and an innocent patient has been harmed. In those situations, the drug manufacturer can be held responsible for any injuries caused by the defective drug because manufacturers must exercise reasonable care in the design and manufacture of their products. Responsibility also falls on those manufacturers who insist on keeping their products on the market even after receiving reports that the drug might be harming people.
If you believe you have been harmed by a pharmaceutical product, the attorneys at Terry, Terry, and Stapleton can help you take on a powerful drug company to obtain the full compensation to which you are entitled. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous drug, contact our personal injury attorneys today at 1-800-518-3779 or use our online form. We have the experience necessary to stand up to the pharmaceutical giants and defend the rights of those people who have been unjustly harmed.
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