Dangerous and Recalled Drugs and Products
In the United States, the pharmaceutical approval process is designed to thoroughly research and test new drugs before approval for sale to the public. A drug recall lawyer understands that in some instances, however, drugs have been approved that need to be withdrawn from the market at a later date. Often, pharmaceutical companies have not tested drugs as extensively as they should have. Similar situations occur with thousands of products for sale in the marketplace. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission keeps tabs on dangerous products and fines companies for non-compliance to safety regulations. But that is not always enough to protect consumers from the risks companies may take to gain profits.
In some situations, companies may have failed to disclose the dangers attached to their drugs and products, even though they knew the risks. Companies may go to great lengths to conceal from the public the serious risks associated with their products, and those risks may results in personal injuries and damages to consumers. An individual who has been injured by a dangerous drug or product, or who has a loved one in this situation, may want to consult with drug and product recall attorneys who may be able to take steps to ensure that these companies don't harm anyone else.The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is experienced with these types of cases.
Personal Injury Topics in Drugs and Products include:
Negligent Prescription
A doctor or other health care provider can be liable for the negligent prescription of a medication or medical device if he either ignored the manufacturer’s instructions, prescribed an incorrect dosage, or gave incorrect dosage instructions. A doctor is considered …
Recent news on drugs that could be dangerous
Since 1992 over 69% of promised drug trials have never been completed. The result is that some drugs have been recalled at later dates, often after many people were injured from dangerous side effects. We maintain a continually updated list of news on such drugs.
Dangerous Products in the News
Our law firm continuously monitors product recalls announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. In addition we keep a close eye on federal agencies charged with protecting public safety and consumer rights groups who frequently announce reports and other information related to dangerous products, such as automobile defects, recalled exercise equipment, environmental dangers in household products, and much more. Check here for the most up-to-date information
We are currently investigating injuries linked to the following drugs and products:
Tube Kiting Injuries
Our attorneys are investigating possible product liability and personal injury issues related to the sport of tube kiting, including any liability on the part of Sportsstuff of Omaha, NE,...
Accutane and Birth Defects
Accutane can cause birth defects and increase the risk of miscarriage, premature delivery, and infant death. Some of the birth defects associated with Accutane include …
Ortho Evra Patch - Blood Clots and Strokes
Some women who have worn the Ortho Evra birth control patch have suffered severe, debilitating and long-term side effects as a result, including blood clots, migraine headaches, and strokes. At...
Fosamax linked to Osteonecrosis (fossy jaw)
Merck’s osteoporosis drug Fosamax has been named in a lawsuit filed by a woman suffering from osteonecrosis of the jaw, a rare but debilitating and disfiguring condition in which soft...
Eye Infections linked to ReNu Moisture Loc solution
The CDC has confirmed 164 cases of eye infections from Fusarium keratitis, an eye infection that can cause permanent vision loss in patients. 60% of those patients used ReNu Moisture Loc contact...
Is Effexor Dangerous?
Effexor (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant with a structure that does not resemble those of any other currently used antidepressant. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, makers of Effexor, sent a two-page...
Guidant Devices Recalled
As of December 21, 2005, a total of 35 clinical failures, including 5 patient deaths, have been reported in patients implanted with Guidant’s Ventak Prizm 2 and Contak Renewal...
Six Women Dead After Taking “Abortion Pill”
Over 600 adverse events involving the Mifeprex/Misoprostol regime have been reported to the FDA (Source:Newsinferno.com, March 18, 2006). There is concern that adverse events may be...
Heart Drug Natrecor Worsens Kidneys; Raises Death Risk
Administering Natrecor to heart patients may increase the chance of their death within 30 days by as much as 74%, and their risk of kidney failure by as much as 50%. The FDA only approved...
Seroquel linked to diabetic complications
Extreme hyperglycemia, or elevated blood sugar, has been reported in patients treated with Seroquel. Seroquel has also been associated with ketoacidosis (insulin deficiency), coma or death, all...
Statin drugs like Crestor known to cause rhabdomyolysis
Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are a class of drugs used to lower blood cholesterol. The most serious known side effect of statin drugs is rhabdomyolysis, a wasting disorder of the...
Thimerosal in Vaccines
Thimerosal is a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines and other products that has been linked to autism.
Trasylol Linked to Kidney Failure
Trasylol (aprotinin) is a clotting agent injected during coronary artery bypass surgery to prevent excessive blood loss. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in January 2006...
Viagra linked to Vision Loss
Viagra attorney - Viagra has long been known to cause visual side effects and has now been linked to NAION, a “stroke of the eye” that causes permanent loss of vision.
Vioxx doubles risk of stroke and cardiac death
Merck recalled Vioxx on September 29, 2004, due to information it released from a three-year clinical trial. The study found …
Celebrex and heart attacks
On December 20, 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to healthcare professionals and patients that Celebrex may be associated with an increased risk of adverse...
Bextra may cause Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Pfizer recalled the painkiller Bextra on April 7, 2005 after it was linked to heart attacks, stroke, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a rare but serious allergic reaction that can be fatal.
The Problem with Prozac
Prozac is an antidepressant of the class of medications known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, or SSRIs. One of the most common side effects of the prescription drug Prozac is tardive...
