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What You Need to Know If You’ve Been Hurt by Dangerous Drugs or a Medical Device in Iowa Dangerous Drugs And Defective Medical Devices

Pharmaceutical class action cases are not like other types of personal injury lawsuits.

In a pharmaceutical class action case, you are alleging that an FDA-approved medication or medical device made by a well-funded and perhaps well-established company caused you a serious injury. That company is going to fight hard against your fair recovery…and you need to know how to fight back.

Our experienced pharmaceutical class action lawyers know how to protect your rights, and we are committed to seeking justice. Below, we answer some commonly asked questions about pharmaceutical class action cases so that you can get the information that you need to make informed decisions about your future.

Our Iowa drug injury lawyers know that pharmaceutical companies are not above the law.

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Why Are Dangerous Drugs and Medical Devices Available?

Medications and medical devices may cause serious injuries even after being approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). A pharmaceutical company may be liable for injuries caused by medications or medical device if the company was negligent in:

  • Designing the drug. Pharmaceutical companies are expected to do the research and testing necessary to design a reasonably safe medication or medical device that does not result in serious unintended consequences.
  • Manufacturing the drug. Pharmaceutical companies are also expected to adhere to reasonable manufacturing practices so that mistakes and contamination do not impact the safety of the medication or medical device.
  • Marketing the drug. Pharmaceutical companies have a duty to warn patients about the side effects that are known or should have reasonably been known to them.

Any drug or device may result in an injury if the pharmaceutical company is negligent.

What Are Some Medical Conditions That Result From Dangerous Drugs and Medical Devices?

The list of potential medical conditions that may be caused by dangerous drugs and medical devices is long. Included among those conditions are…

  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. This serious, life-threatening skin condition is rare, but when it does occur it is often a medication side effect.
  • Heart problems. Heart attacks and other problems may occur because of unsafe drugs.
  • Cancer. Different kinds of cancer have been linked to different medications.

Any symptoms should be promptly reported to your doctor.

Which Specific Drugs and Medical Devices May Cause Injuries?

Some of the medications and medical devices that are being investigated or have been investigated include:

  • Acetaminophen. Several studies indicate that taking acetaminophen, or Tylenol, during pregnancy may increase the child's risk of developing autism.
  • Asbestos. Exposure is alleged to cause mesothelioma.
  • DePuy Attune® Knee Replacement System. Hundreds of patients required revision surgeries after their knee replacement loosened.
  • IVC Filters. It has been noted that certain IVC filters are highly defective and pose serious health threats to users.
  • JUUL. Many people may have become addicted and suffered serious health consequences due to their use of JUUL products.
  • Roundup. Studies have linked the herbicide glyphosate, an ingredient in Roundup, to cancer.
  • Talcum Powder. A lawsuit has been filed alleging that Talcum Powder products cause ovarian cancer.
  • Zantac.  The FDA has recalled all brands of ranitidine in April of 2020. Concern is rising among people who took Zantac and have been diagnosed with a variety of cancers.
  • 3M™ Combat Arms™ Earplugs. Military personnel were issued this ear protection with an alleged design defect. 

This list changes often and any serious side effect that you were not warned about should be discussed with an experienced lawyer.

Whom Should I Trust and What Should I Do If I’m Hurt?

You should trust your doctor and your Iowa lawyer. Other than that, it can be difficult to know who to trust about the safety of your medication or medical device. Thus, it is important for you to know about:

Additionally, it is important to know what not to do after a medication or medical device injury and to take action if you’ve been hurt.

Additionally, it is important to know what not to do after a medication or medical device injury and to take action if you’ve been hurt.

How Does a Pharmaceutical Class Action Case Work?

It’s also important to understand how a pharmaceutical class action case works. Before you take action, you should know…

Then you can make a decision about pursuing damages.

What Can I Recover in a Pharmaceutical Class Action Case?

If you are successful in your pharmaceutical class action case then you may be able to recover for past, current, and future:

  • Medical expenses. Your health care costs may be included in your recovery.
  • Lost income. If you were unable to work then your lost wages or income may be included in your recovery.
  • Out-of-pocket costs. Any costs you incur as a result of your injury may be compensated.
  • Pain and suffering. You may be compensated for your emotional suffering and physical pain.

Speak With An Iowa Drug Injury Lawyer

The pharmaceutical company that made or marketed the drug or medical device that hurt you did not give you all of the information that you needed to make an informed decision.

We don’t want that to happen to you again.

Instead, we want you to have all of the information that you need to make an educated decision about how to protect your legal rights. Our lawyers have more than 200 years of combined legal experience and we are not afraid to speak the truth. Please contact us directly at 800-800-5678 for a free consultation about your legal rights.

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