Colonial Heights Dangerous Drug Lawyers

Many drugs are thought to be safe because their manufacturers obtained FDA approval. But a quick approval process combined with the ability of drug companies to market directly to consumers can result in disastrous consequences. Dangerous effects and injuries from defective drugs can include:

• Heart problems
• Stroke
• Kidney failure
• Bone loss
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Birth defects
• Blood clots
• Hypoglycemia
• Muscle or tendon damage

Suppose that you have been prescribed a medication and have begun to feel strange or experience any of the above concerns. In that case, you should begin taking note of your symptoms and contact the bad drug lawyers at Commonwealth Law Group.

It’s expected that drugs will work as advertised. But there are times when they cause side effects or even damage that was not warned about. This is often because of a failure in one of the following areas:

• Testing and approval
• Manufacturing and distribution
• Improper prescribing by doctors
• Adverse effects that are not clearly explained 

Certain drugs work as advertised but become dangerous as they sit in storage. This was the case with Zantac. Other drugs can cause damage that is missed during the testing stage, such as Elmiron. This medication for interstitial cystitis can lead to significant vision damage.

If you have taken a medication that has caused adverse effects, you should consult with the drug injury lawyers at Commonwealth Law Group. You may be able to take legal action to protect yourself and others from predatory advertising practices employed by pharmaceutical companies.

If you have been taking medication that appears to have unusual side effects, contact a doctor immediately. This is particularly important if you have discovered that the drug has been recalled or if your symptoms have significantly increased after taking the medication.

Remember that some pharmaceutical manufacturers are aware of the risks their products pose, but they will advertise them to consumers directly in order to encourage doctors to prescribe them. They downplay the risks to make a profit.

If you believe that you have been harmed by taking a dangerous medication, you may be entitled to significant compensation. A personal injury lawsuit may provide a means for you to obtain justice for your injuries while also holding a dangerous drug manufacturer accountable for their negligence.

When a drug manufacturer produces a product that harms consumers, they can be held responsible. This is particularly true in cases where the manufacturer is aware of the risks but markets the drug anyway.

In a successful personal injury lawsuit, a victim can receive compensation for the following:

• Drug-related medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Lost quality of life
• Pain and suffering

Pharmaceutical companies have a lot of money to hire armies of lawyers to defend them against their wrongdoing. You deserve to have strong legal representation on your side. The Colonial Heights drug injury lawyers at Commonwealth Law Group are ready to fight on your behalf to obtain the compensation you need and deserve.

Virginia law provides an injured person two years in which to file a lawsuit against the person or entity that caused them harm. When it comes to being prescribed defective drugs, there could be more than one person responsible, including:

• The drug manufacturer
• The pharmacy that filled the prescription (if the pharmacist was aware of the danger)
• The doctor who prescribed the drug (if they were aware of the danger)
• Bad drug attorneys are skilled at determining who is at fault in defective medication lawsuits. 

The dangerous drug attorneys at Commonwealth Law Group can discuss your case with you in a free, no-obligation consultation. We can help you understand your legal options and provide you with advice based on our legal knowledge and experience.

If you or a loved one has been harmed because of a prescription or an over-the-counter medication and you were not warned about the risks, you might have grounds for a lawsuit.

A personal injury claim can provide you with the means to get the financial help you need and the justice you deserve. A lawsuit can also hold those responsible for your injuries accountable and can help prevent them from hurting others in the future.

Your first step in filing a personal injury lawsuit should be to contact the drug lawyers at Commonwealth Law Group. We can help you understand the appropriate next steps to take in your case.