Representing Cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, & Nationwide
Drug makers and medical device manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure
that the products they sell are safe and reliable. Yet every year, manufacturers
release products and drugs to the public that are not only harmful, but
also downright dangerous. As a result, hundreds of thousands of people
have been harmed or suffered wrongful death due to dangerous prescription
drugs, over-the-counter supplements, and medical devices. Yet at the same
time these same manufacturers continue to rake in billions in profits.
When drug and medical device manufacturers continue to put profits before
people, they can - and
should - be held responsible.
Golomb & Honik, P.C. has successfully represented clients from across
the country that have been the victims of dangerous prescription pharmaceuticals,
harmful medical devices and store-bought remedies sold with deceptive
marketing.
Call (215) 278-4449 for a free
case evaluation.
Time is Critical in Dangerous Drug & Medical Device Cases
Time is of the essence in dangerous drug and medical device claims. Although
a few states allow three years or more from the time of harm or discovery
of harm to file a lawsuit, most states have a statute of limitations of
only one to two years. Many dangerous drug and medical device lawsuits
stem from inadequate warnings or fraud in product sales and marketing
materials.
Our nationally renowned product liability attorneys are currently accepting
cases related to:
Our team has
recovered millions of dollars in
verdicts and settlements for victims of hazardous prescription medication and dangerous or ineffective
supplements.
Fault in Dangerous Drug & Medical Device Cases
Regardless of regulations and the safeguards of agencies such as the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA), hundreds of dangerous prescription drugs,
over-the-counter supplements and medical devices are sold to consumers
each and every year. Manufacturers often rush the testing of their devices,
or push off-label uses of their devices to physicians and the public without
adequate testing. When this occurs, catastrophic injuries and deaths occur.
Makers of prescription drugs, nutritional supplements, and medical devices
may be held responsible for the resulting harm of their products if those
goods reached consumers with:
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A design defect - A flaw in the intended design of the product
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A manufacturing defect - A problem in the production process, such as the introduction of a hazardous substance
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Deceptive marketing - Faulty instructions or exaggerated or otherwise erroneous information
about the product and its promoted effects
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Failure to warn - Lack of warning regarding potentially injurious or deadly side-effects
Known Device Defects Ignored for Profit
Sadly, there are often times when a company or manufacturer has specific
knowledge of a device’s defect for years, but fails to take action
to warn the public.
Why? It’s simple-profit. The top 11 major drug companies raked in $85
billion in profit in 2012 alone. Intuitive Surgical, one of the top medical
device manufacturers, saw an annual profit of 30% last year, even though
many of their devices have been under fire in recent years for defective designs.
When drug companies and medical device manufacturers know of defects, they
have a responsibility to issue recalls, warn the public, warn physicians
and medical personnel, and perform additional testing. Yet many fail to
do so, often turning a blind eye to these defects until they are the subject
of numerous lawsuits and FDA investigations. Many of these products have
gone on to injure thousands of patients and have been responsible for
numerous deaths.
Call Our National Dangerous Drug & Medical Device Lawyers: (215) 278-4449
If you or someone you love has suffered harm or medical complications due
to a deceptively marketed drug, nutritional supplement, or medical device,
you need a law firm on your side with the experience and resources necessary
to take large pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers
to trial. These companies often have large legal teams on their side that
are dedicated to protecting their bottom lines. As such, you need a law
firm on your side who will fight aggressively for consumer rights and
who has the resources to tackle even the most complex dangerous drug or
defective medical device case.
Our experienced litigation lawyers believe in holding negligent pharmaceutical
and medical device manufacturing companies responsible for their actions
and we fight aggressively for all our injured clients. To learn more about
your rights and legal options,
contact us at (215) 278-4449 or fill out a consultation request form to get in touch
with us today.