Northeast Pennsylvania Drug Injury Attorney
Defective Drugs
Although the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and other government agencies work to regulate consumer goods and keep Americans safe from dangerous drugs, there are still instances where an over-the-counter medicine or prescription drug may cause serious side effects. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective drug, it is important that you contact an attorney to discuss your legal rights and options. You may be able to seek and recover significant financial compensation for your injuries.
Scranton drug injury lawyer Patrick M. Rogan represents clients throughout all of Northeast Pennsylvania and in the Pocono Mountain Region with a variety of legal matters involving defective drugs. These cases may be highly technical and complex due to their medical nature, but The Rogan Law Firm has access to experts in this field and the resources to fully review all medical records and aspects of a case in order to work to prove that a clients’ illness or injury was caused due to the medicine or prescription drug. We offer a free initial consultation to help you get started.
Lawyer for Victims of Dangerous Drugs in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre & Stroudsburg, PA
Even when taken as directed, there is a possibility that a drug may cause adverse side effects in a patient. These may range from a headache all the way to seizures and heart failure. Some drugs, such as Prozac or Paxil, have even been linked to suicide and self-mutilation. Others may cause birth defects if taken by a pregnant woman. Following are some of the types of dangerous drugs which may cause injury or even death:
- Accutane
- Paxil
- Prozac
- Trasylol
- Ortho Evra Patch
- NuvaRing
- Fosamax
- Avandia
- Zelnorm
- Heparin
- Seroquel
There are many more, so it is important to talk to an attorney no matter the drug you may be taking or what side effects you may be experiencing.
Contact a drug injury attorney at The Rogan Law Firm today for more information about defective drugs.