Virginia Beach, Virginia personal injury lawyer Rick Shapiro discusses product liability when hurt at a department store.
If you receive the wrong medication for a condition or the wrong combination of medications and suffer an adverse side effect or injury, a medical malpractice claim could potentially be brought against the doctor who prescribed the medication. Claims could also be brought against the hospital where the treatment occurred and/or the pharmacist who filled the prescription drug.A medical malpractice claim in this situation could be based on a breach of the standard of care. In addition, you could file a claim against the pharmacy for the medication error. For example, if the injuries were caused by the manufacturing or marketing of the drug, you may be able to file a claim against the pharmaceutical company and/or retailer.
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This is an FAQ about dangerous products and prescription drugs.
You should call our firm right away. The letters from DePuy are somewhat misleading. They invite you to provide a great deal of information to DePuy which might impact your claim later on. It is best to discuss your rights with a lawyer who is familiar with the DePuy recalls and litigation.
Here are some tips:· Keep the product in a safe and secure location in the same condition it was in at the time of the accident. It is not unusual for a manufacturer to obtain the product and dispose of it so there will be no evidence through which you can prove your case.
· Look for and keep all documents related to the product including: packaging materials, instruction books, warranties, receipts, etc.
· Never give or return the product to the manufacturer, even if the manufacturer promises to return the product after examination or “testing”.
· Contact an experienced attorney, such as Emily Mapp Brannon, within hours or days after your injury. This can make the difference between winning and losing your product liability case.