Depending on the facts of your individual case, liable parties can range from the drug manufacturer, to your treating physician, to the pharmacy that dispensed the medication. An experienced lawyer at Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A., can help determine liability in your personal injury claim. Contact us today.
In a case where no physician prescribed the drug which caused you injury, but instead you purchased it on your own, you may still have a claim against the drug manufacturer. You will not, however, have a claim against your physician. Another possibility is a claim against the pharmacist if the drug was a prescription…
A class action is a distinctive type of lawsuit that allows a group of people who have comparable issues to sue another party as a group, or class. The idea of a class action is that everyone who has been injured by the same conduct should not have to be put to the expense of…
Among many others, the following are the most common drugs found in litigation claims: Accutane Celebrex Crestor Enbrel/Etanercept Ephedra Meridia Oxycontin Paxil Premarin Prempro Redux Rezullin Serzone Stadol Thimerosal Vioxx Zyprexa
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has strengthened its precautions in the labeling of certain drugs with dangerous side effects, through warning labels on the product. This includes the highest level of warning, a Black Box warning.
An “off-label drug” is use of a drug in ways other than described in the FDA-approved label. It is legal for physicians to prescribe medications for off-label uses; however, it is not legal for drug companies to promote unapproved uses or distort information about a medication’s off-label benefits.
Many prescription drugs can provide benefits for patients that are not the drug’s primary purpose. For example, aspirin, once thought only a pain killer, has been proven to increase blood circulation and prevent heart attacks. This is an acceptable medical practice when done by an experienced physician. When a drug company specifically markets a drug…
Off label uses of FDA-approved drugs can include: Antidepressants – used for insomnia and pain. Opioid analgesics – used for pediatric pain. Anticonvulsants – used for a variety of pain problems. Corticosteroids – used for cancer pain. Antiarrythmics – used for neuropathic pain. Beta-blockers – used for migraine. NSAIDs – used for nonarthritic pain. Amphetamines…
Here are some tips for the next time your doctor prescribes any medication: Ask about the risks and benefits – Ask if the drug has been approved for your condition and about the potential benefits and risks involved. Talk to the pharmacist – Ask the pharmacist to review the package insert with you before filling the prescription….
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