Brunswick Pharmaceutical Litigation Lawyers
Pharmaceutical Litigation
It's a media cliché these days to suggest that pharmaceutical litigation has clogged up our nation's courts. In fact, while some pharmaceutical lawsuits are indeed frivolous, many revolve around real grievances and speak to important matters of law.
In Georgia, pharmaceuticals are regulated both by the Federal Government and by state guidelines. Pharmaceutical companies generally must get their products approved by the FDA or must identify their products as "having not yet been evaluated" by the USDA. Pharmaceutical companies must also carry out recalls of dangerous or banned drugs pursuant to both state and federal law.
If a pharmaceutical company, healthcare provider, or other intermediary proves negligent in some aspect; and this negligence indirectly or directly winds up causing harm to your body, mind, or property; you may be able to pursue litigation to get compensation.
How do you know whether a pharmaceutical drug company or healthcare provider has been negligent?
You likely don't. Even if you are a medical professional or pharmaceutical chemist, the sheer amount of information you would have to know to rule out negligence as a possible cause for your health problems would be overwhelming.
How then should you decide whether or not to look into pharmaceutical litigation?
In general, the following conditions must be met for a claimant to win a settlement or win at trial:
First, a real injury due to dangerous drug side effects or defects must have occurred. If you've got a slight upset stomach from taking a drug and then you stop taking the drug; and then the upset stomach goes away; you probably don't have grounds to sue. On the other hand, if you take a medication and it causes your skin to turn purple overnight; you may have a case. (Obviously, there is latitude between these two extremes, but hopefully you see the point.)
Second, you must demonstrate that some agent or intermediary--be it a healthcare provider, pharmaceutical company, or even a regulator--was negligent in duty to you. For instance, building on our previous example, if a pharmaceutical company places a big warning label on a drug reading "warning: some people's skin may turn purple after taking this medication," you may have less of a case.
Finally, you must show that the negligence caused or contributed to your injury.
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Given both the technical and medical complications of pharmaceutical litigation and the fact that pharmaceutical companies and insurance providers usually boast deep pockets and can afford strong legal defense, it's in your interest to connect with an experienced, trial-proven Georgia drug side effect lawyer. The team of Farah & Farah is standing by. Please call 1.912.466.8896 for a free consultation, or email us through our Georgia personal injury website.