Common Questions
Drug Recalls - Lawsuit Information
Our participating referral firms work on a contingency basis which means you will not be asked to pay any money out of pocket.
The simple fact that you, or a loved one, used these drugs or medical devices does not mean that you qualify for inclusion in the pending cases. Our intake specialist will be able to quickly determine if you have a potential case.
The questions we ask are for a specific purpose. To determine that (A) you used the device or drug and (B) you incurred some damages that related to that device or drug. These questions provide us the necessary information to accurately review your potential case.
An individual may certainly file a drug lawsuit alone, although a class action lawsuit is another option. A class action lawsuit is where a number of plaintiffs who all allege similar injuries and wrongs by the defendant join together and file a lawsuit as one group of people representing the entire class of plaintiffs. There are pros and cons to joining a class action lawsuit versus filing as an individual plaintiff.
In addition to this service being free, we also only work with experienced lawfirms who work on a contingency basis. This means that there is zero out of pocket expenses for you.
We only work with firms that do the heavy lifting. Many times you see ad's or web sites who advertise that they are experts with Mass Tort or Class Action, when in fact they simply refer your case on to other firms. This works to your advantage in that our referral firms will have direct experience and knowledge which helps your specific case. Sadly, in most cases, you are not the first person to suffer the injuries or damages from the specific drug or device that you used. Many of the side effects and injuries are common amongst those seeking damages and an experienced firm who has delt with many of these issues is critical for your case to get the experienced attention it deserves.
Cases are not filed just for the sake of filing them. There are serious legal and personal issues that you will need to cover with your attorney. In some cases the victim waited too long to file a claim. In other cases the injuries cannot be directly attributed to the use of the drug or device.
We strive to provide you with the best attorneys in these fields to handle these cases, most are considered to be experts in their field. This means that your case is treated with the seriousness that it deserves.
Your attorney will do that for you. All you will need to do is provide them with an authorization which allows them to obtain records on your behalf and a list of your pharmacies and medical providers.
There is no set answer to this question. The amount of time litigation will take is different in every circumstance. Some cases can take a relatively short period of time to be resolved while other more complicated cases can take longer. It is best to discuss the specifics of your case and how much time it may take with your attorney.
The vast majority of these cases are resolved without the individual claimant ever having to go to court. Many cases are settled outside of court after thorough negotiations with the team of attorneys fighting on your behalf.
An Experienced Law Firm Can:
Our firm works on a contingency basis which means you will not be asked to pay any money out of pocket.
This process will be very easy. Please feel free to answer all questions honestly as your information is confidential.
It is important that you find an experienced drug lawyer to handle your case. We make it easy for you to find the right drug lawyer. We work with attorneys throughout the US and Canada who practice in these specialized areas.
Consumers complain that medical devices, while designed to help, can cause additional irreversible injuries. As with defective drugs, defects in medical devices can occur from inadequate testing and rushing the approval process to get a product on the market.
Serious injuries caused by dangerous drugs and defective medical devices are on the rise, regardless of actions (or inactions) by federal agencies and health authorities, and/or your physician and pharmacist. As recent recalls have shown, FDA approval doesn't guarantee that a drug is safe; having defective drugs and defective medical devices on the market can lead to significant health risks including serious injury, disabilities and hospitalization. In some cases, defective medical products can lead to more intensive surgeries than were originally necessary to correct the damage caused by the defect.