Dangerous Drug Lawyers
When you are given a prescription from your doctor, you can usually assume that the medication will safely treat your illness, and that the drug itself has been properly tested by the pharmaceutical company before it arrived at your local pharmacy. Sadly, this is not always the case. The following are examples of common drugs that have been known to cause adverse effects:
- Accutane
- Ativan
- Avandia
- Baycol
- Bextra
- Celebrex
- Cold-Eeze
- Ephedra
- Fen-Phen
- Lariam
- Lamictal
- Lamisil
- Lotronex
- Lipitor
- Meridia
- Naproxen
- Neurontin
- OxyContin
- Paxil
- PPA
- Propulsid
- Protopic
- Redux
- Rezulin
- Risperdal
- Serevent
- Seroquel
- Serzone
- Thimerosal
- Viga
- Vioxx
- Zicam
- Zoloft
- Zyprexa
If you have taken any of these drugs, or others similar to these, and they have caused you serious harm, you may have legal case in which you can be compensated for your pain and suffering.
What is a dangerous drug lawyer?
A dangerous drug lawyer is actually called a personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer provides legal representation for those seeking the justice and compensation they deserve for the suffering and loss they have endured because of a personal injury. A personal injury is when a person is harmed either physically or mentally as a result of an accident, negligence, or unlawful behavior on the part of another individual or organization – in this case, the drug company. These lawyers are experts in tort law – the laws that define legal injuries and establish the conditions under which others can be held responsible.
Why do I need a personal injury lawyer?
Pharmaceutical companies will do just about anything to protect their assets and reputations, and they have a team of lawyers ready to defend their products. Don’t get overwhelmed by the legal mumbo jumbo associated with the legal process. They can build a strong case, but so can you with the help of a personal injury lawyer. If you are a senior citizen, you may already be taking multiple prescriptions that are costing you an arm and a leg. It is bad enough that the price of medication is so high, but to suffer adverse effects because of these drugs is inexcusable.
Studies have shown that personal injury sufferers with lawyers will consistently receive higher settlements than those who choose to represent themselves. Most personal injury lawyers even provide free consultation before taking your case.
Where can I find a personal injury lawyer?
There are many personal injury lawyers located right here in the Scranton area. This website serves as a resource for those looking for legal representation in Pennsylvania, so read through our listings and see which lawyer is right for your case.