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Both prescription and over-the-counter drugs come with dangers of their own. Sometimes these dangers are in the form of side effects or adverse reactions. Other times, those dangers to Idaho residents are found in the form of defective drugs like xarelto or zofran for example, that make their way onto the public market.
These defective drugs can be dangerous in ways that are not immediately known, so they pose a special kind of risk. It is of utmost importance that the cause of the defect be found so that it can be remedied, but also so responsibility can be placed where it belongs. In cases like this, an experienced Idaho defective drug lawyer can help.
A defective drug is a drug that is received by the customer in a different form than it was originally intended to be in. It may have a defect from manufacturing, design, or dispersal.
Whatever the case may be, it either contains chemicals that should not be in the drug or lacks chemicals that should be. The defects of the drug may be a mistake, or they may be due to some sort of change in the design or manufacturing process that was not communicated to consumers or medical professionals.
It’s important to note that defective drugs aren’t always considered the same type of matter as medical device defects. An Idaho defective drug lawyer at Craig Swapp & Associates can help you determine which type of case you might have.
Every consumer has the right to be protected from dangerous products. When a product gets into the hands of a consumer and it is not safe or causes some sort of issue that was not intended, the company may be liable for damages. This is called product liability.
In many of these cases, the potential danger is known but is either overlooked or ignored. In which case, the consumer or person who has been taking the defective drugs could be entitled to compensation for any injuries or illnesses that result.
In some cases, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will recall a product such as a drug. They do this when the problems or risks of the drug outweigh the benefits the drug offers.
However, defective drugs are not always on the recall list because they may not be defective by design. Defective drugs are drugs that are altered from their intended state, so there may be nothing wrong with the intended composition of the drug.
At the same time, it is possible for a specific batch of drugs to be recalled. Don’t just assume that there can’t be anything wrong with a drug if it isn’t on the recall list. If you aren’t sure if your drug is defective, it’s important to consult our attorneys so we can investigate and find out for you.
There are dangers with defective drugs that are very different from side effects. Depending on what the defect of the drug is, it can even be fatal.
This is especially true if the defect of the drug is a foreign chemical introduced in addition to the original form. The foreign chemical may have a dangerous interaction with the other chemicals in the drug. This is especially dangerous when the foreign chemical is unknown.
In any event, defective drugs can make illnesses worse, cause severe injury or illness, and even cause death. If there is a suspicion that any medications you are taking are not doing what they should be or are making you feel worse, it should be taken seriously.
If you believe that you or a loved one has obtained a defective drug, it’s time to contact an experienced Idaho defective drug lawyer. Your rights and your health are too important not to protect.
In any case, you may not even know the full extent of the danger or responsibility until someone like a lawyer insists on an investigation. The lawyers at Craig Swapp & Associates come with many years of experience and can help you receive any compensation you deserve.
Contact our office online immediately or call (800) 404-9000 for a free consultation so we can help.