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Many people rely on prescription medications to help them treat or manage a health condition. In most cases, these drugs are safe for consumption, but unfortunately, there are instances when a defective product can cause serious harm. When this happens, personal injury law provides victims the right to seek compensation. Before moving forward, understand how these types of claims work.

What to Know About Defective Drug Claims

How Can Drugs Be Defective?

Defective drug claims fall into three main categories. The first is defective manufacturing, which means the medication was incorrectly manufactured or became tainted at some point while in production. This can occur for a variety of reasons, including errors with the ingredients, shipping, or labeling.

The next kind of claim involves a person suffering a serious injury or illness as the result of a drug’s side effects. The company may have known about the dangers and failed to disclose them or the medication was made available long before its risks were discovered.

Finally, a claim may be based on improperly marketed drugs. This refers to inadequate warnings or misinformation about the proper use of the medication.

Who May Be Held Responsible?

personal injury lawDepending on the circumstances of the case, personal injury law allows victims to bring a claim against any person or entity involved in a drug’s chain of distribution. This can include the manufacturer, doctor, health care facility, testing laboratory, pharmaceutical representative, and pharmacy. An experienced attorney will investigate how the injury took place and help determine which parties should be held accountable to recover full compensation.

How to Seek Compensation 

To recover damages for a defective drug claim, personal injury law requires that the victim be able to prove they took the medication, it was defective or lacked an appropriate warning about its dangers, and the defect directly caused their injuries.

In Texas, there is a two-year statute of limitations for filing a defective drug claim. This means victims have two years from the date their injury was discovered to pursue compensation.

 

If you’ve suffered harm due to defective drugs, turn to Reed & Terry, L.L.P. to explore your legal options. They provide aggressive representation for victims of pharmaceutical negligence and have helped many clients across Fort Bend County, TX, collect the maximum compensation they deserve. The firm offers more than 25 years of experience and extensive knowledge in personal injury law, which will put you in the best position possible to achieve a favorable outcome. Call (281) 491-5000 to schedule a free case review or visit them online for more information on their services.

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