Defective Drugs Lawyer in San Diego

About Defective Drugs in San Diego

The pharmacutical drug industry is governed by federal laws and differing state laws. The government allows many drugs be released into the hands of consumers, some of which are defective. A drug recall occurs if it is determined that the side effects outweigh the benefits to a patient. Often the side efffects do not manifest themselves until after a consumer is injured. Pharmacutials is a huge business making billions of dollars each year and frequently puts profit ahead of consumer safety. A defective drug that is released for consumption and was known to cause injury or suspected to cause harm is a negligent act. The drug company may be responsible and held liable for any injuries or death caused their defective product. If a doctor or health care provider prescribed the defective drug, they may also be liable for any injuries. If you were injured or a loved one died from taking defective drugs, contact a San Diego personal injury lawyer immediately for legal advice regarding your available legal actions toward compensation for your injuries. Our experienced and competent lawyers at the Pacific Attorney Group successfully represent many clients injured from using defective drugs.

Symptoms of Defective DrugsUse

People who have used topically or ingested a defective drug may experience any of the following symptoms. They can include skin irritation, hair loss, abdominal pain, nausea, sucidial thoughts, internal bleeding, blood clots, impotence, breathing difficulty, dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, insomnia, heart attack or death. Some side effects may subside after a patient discontinues useage. Yet some effects may be permanent resulting in injury and disability, or even death. Drug companies give doctors free drug samples to distribute to patients for their various maladies, and the doctors given them out freely to their patients. Patients many times do not know the dangerous effects from a defective drug until it is too late.

Doctors and health care workers are required to obtain medical malpractice insurance in case of lawsuits on behalf of injured patients. Typically insurance companies try to settle for as little money as possible and very quickly. You may feel pressured to sign a settlement agreement forefiting your right to sue for damages caused by the liable party, such as loss of income, medical costs, pain and suffering, or wrongful death in the case of a fatality. Before you sign anything with an insurance company, contact us for a consultation with a defective drugs lawyer from the Pacific Attorney Group.

Contact a San Diego defective drugs attorney if you received injuries from defective drugs.