Newark Dangerous Drugs Lawyer

Millions of people in the U.S. trust medicine manufacturers and distributors to provide them with treatment that works the way it should. However, certain defects or a failure to warn of negative medication interactions or side effects could lead to harm, warranting compensation for victims from liable parties.

For help building a case against responsible manufacturers or distributors, reach out to a reputable Newark dangerous drugs lawyer at GGL and discuss your legal options. Our personal injury attorneys will not undersettle your claim.

What Constitutes Dangerous Drugs?

Dangerous drugs refer to any drug that causes harm to a person, even when they consume it as intended. It could cause injury through either a manufacturing or design defect or a manufacturer’s failure to warn of potential side effects or dangerous interactions with other types of drugs.

More specifically, defects could include a design defect that results in a particularly harmful drug, even with proper manufacturing, while manufacturing defects develop when incidents occur during the manufacturing process to make an initially safe design dangerous, such as adding too much of a potentially harmful ingredient. Some products may also lack the proper labeling to warn consumers of side effects and interactions.

Dangerous drug cases fall under the purview of the New Jersey Product Liability Act (N.J. Stat. §  2A:58C-2). Through this legislation, our Newark lawyers could help victims of dangerous drugs seek compensation from responsible manufacturers, distributors, or healthcare providers whose products or failure to warn caused injuries and related damages.

Different Types of Dangerous Drugs

Several types of dangerous drugs could cause harm to individuals, including:

• Antidepressants that may cause birth defects
• Painkillers with a risk of overdosing or addiction
• Blood thinners that may cause excessive bleeding
• Cancer treatments with carcinogenic properties that increase the risk of secondary cancer
• Diabetes medications that may compromise cardiovascular health
• Medications that could cause serious and even life-threatening allergic reactions

An attorney with experience handling dangerous drugs cases in Newark could identify any of these or other forms of harmful medications, potentially building a claim or lawsuit against the liable parties involved.

The Need for a Dangerous Drugs Lawyer

In these cases, it is often crucial to work with a skilled dangerous drugs lawyer in Newark with experience building product liability cases.

The following are some of the main ways an individual may benefit from hiring an attorney:

Proving Liability

In cases involving large manufacturers, distributors, or healthcare companies, it can be challenging to effectively prove liability. An individual will need to prove that the party was responsible for defective drugs or a failure to warn with plenty of evidence, including medical records, receipts, and more.

Calculating Compensation

Victims of dangerous drugs may be able to recover economic, non-economic, and, in rare instances, punitive damages from liable parties. An attorney could identify and calculate all related damages.

Taking the Case to Trial

If negotiations fail to result in a favorable outcome, our lawyers will take the case to court, which is often an even more complex process requiring legal expertise.

Consult a Newark Dangerous Drugs Attorney to Build a Case

Following injuries from a dangerous drug, you may be able to take legal action against all parties responsible. For help building a potential case, it is vital to speak with a Newark dangerous drugs lawyer about compensation.

Consult with the team at GGL today if you believe you have a viable case.