Prescription Negligence Questions

Prescription negligence results in more than 550,000 injuries and over 100,000 deaths each year, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Depending on the facts of your individual case, liable parties can range from the drug manufacturer to your treating physician, to the pharmacy that dispensed the medication. An experienced lawyer at Ward Black Law can help determine liability in your personal injury claim. Contact us today.

In a case where no physician prescribed the drug which caused you injury, but instead, you purchased it on your own, you may still have a claim against the drug manufacturer. You will not, however, have a claim against your physician. Another possibility is a claim against the pharmacist if the drug was a prescription drug.

A class action is a distinctive type of lawsuit that allows a group of people who have comparable issues to sue another party as a group, or class. The idea of a class action is that everyone who has been injured by the same conduct should not have to be put to the expense of hiring his/her own lawyer and go through the stress of a trial. Certain drug litigation cases fall under class-action lawsuits against the manufacturer. Contact Ward Black Law today to discuss your claim.

Among many others, the following are the most common drugs found in litigation claims:

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has strengthened its precautions in the labeling of certain drugs with dangerous side effects, through warning labels on the product. This includes the highest level of warning, a Black Box warning.

Due to complex issues involved in drug and medical device claims, discussing your case with an attorney who is experienced in the area is the best way to ensure a thorough evaluation of your case. Contact Ward Black Law today to discuss your claim.