When people talk about “dangerous drugs,” it can be a shock to learn that they are not always talking about illegal narcotics, but possibly something that came from their local pharmacy that resulted in severe injuries or even sudden death. Unfortunately, every year, numerous people endure life-changing medical conditions arising from defective or dangerous drugs or from a manufacturer’s failure to warn consumers of potentially severe drug interactions and other side effects.
If you or a family member experienced a catastrophic or permanent injury caused by a drug, whether over the counter or prescribed, you could be entitled to financial compensation. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, we want to ensure that the at-fault party is held liable for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. Our Virginia Beach defective drug lawyers are willing to take on your dangerous or defective drug case and seek full and fair financial compensation on your behalf.
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Determine if You Have a Valid Dangerous or Drug Claim
Our attorneys have more than seven combined decades of experience bringing drug distributors and manufacturers to account for our clients’ injuries. So, when is a personal injury lawsuit or claim valid in this scenario? We fight for the rights of those who:
- Took their medicine according to the prescribed instructions
- Were prescribed drugs where the informational insert had insufficient or missing warnings
- Developed serious medical conditions
- Incurred financial damages caused by the medication’s use
Establishing fault in a dangerous or defective drug case is more complex than it sounds. Our Virginia Beach dangerous drug lawyers can collect evidence, estimate your damages, and build the strongest case possible while you focus on your recovery.
Recover Maximum Compensation for Your Damages
Monetary recovery is important for several reasons. It brings the at-fault party to accountability for their negligence. It also provides victims with the compensation they need to cover damages such as:
- Medical expenses/costs, including treatments, surgeries, and hospitalizations
- Lost wages, including benefits, bonuses, and tips
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Short- and long-term disability
- Out-of-pocket expenses
Since every client’s situation varies, including quality of life and the severity of injuries, the amount of damages you are ultimately able to recover will be wholly unique to you.
Advantages of Working with a Virginia Beach Defective Drug Lawyer
When you partner with our personal injury law firm, we will build the most compelling lawsuit or claim possible by:
- Collecting strong evidence: Our lawyers will thoroughly investigate your situation and use testimony from medical professionals and your medical records to build a solid case.
- Calculating your damages: It is important for you to understand how much your claim is worth. After determining what impacts the dangerous drug has had on your life, we can formulate a claim as to how much you may recover in damages. We accomplish this by using all available forms of evidence and receipts to establish the foundation for a maximal recovery or settlement.
- Litigating your case: Personal injury cases rarely reach the inside of a courtroom. However, if recovering compensation means filing a lawsuit against the liable party, our lawyers are prepared to protect your rights.
- Meet the filing deadline: Virginia law only gives you two years to bring a personal injury lawsuit. If you try to file once this deadline lapses, your claim will be dismissed, and you will be barred from recovering the financial compensation you need. There are very few exceptions to this two-year deadline. If the victim is mentally incompetent or under the age of 18, the deadline could be extended. We will make sure that all filing deadlines that apply to your case are met.
What Popular Medications Have Been Recalled?
In the last several years, claimants have brought lawsuits against the manufacturers of:
- Xarelto
- Tenofovir
- Elmiron
- Valsartan
- Paxil
- Zantac
- Several opioid pain medications, like Vicodin
- Accutane
Additionally, multiple medications with the ability to cause harm are still on the market today. Although the Food & Drug Administration could eventually demand their recall, that might not happen until a dangerous or defective drug has been available to consumers for several years.
All We Do Is Injury Law
Unlisted ingredients, hazardous side effects, and unintentional overdoses can all potentially result in injuries and wrongful deaths to consumers. Cases centering around defective drugs often involve more than one at-fault party, which makes settlement negotiations more complex. If a defective drug caused your injuries, the skilled Virginia Beach defective drug attorneys at Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp are here to help. With over 70 combined years of experience, we have achieved numerous successful results for many cases involving defective drugs and other defective products as well, like the $2.5 million jury award we obtained for the family of a man who died when his Ryobi riding lawnmower exploded as he was doing yard work.
Call us at (833) 997-1774 or fill out the contact form on our website to schedule a free case review. We have offices in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, and Portsmouth.