Our Drug Recall Lawyers Represent Patients and Families Nationwide

Drug recalls are alarmingly common. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a drug that has been recalled by its manufacturer, you may be entitled to financial compensation, and you will want to speak with a lawyer about your legal rights as soon as possible. Our drug recall lawyers represent patients and families nationwide, and we have a long record of success securing settlements and verdicts for our clients.

What Patients Should Know About Drug Recalls

As a patient (or family member), what should you know about drug recalls? Here are five important facts about manufacturer recalls involving dangerous drugs:

Recalls Don’t Necessarily Involve Drugs Being Taken Off of Pharmacy Shelves

While some recalls involve drugs being removed from the market, others simply involve updates to drugs’ warning labels. However, all drug recalls can potentially signify issues that entitle patients and their families to just compensation.

Recalls Usually Come Only After Patients Have Experienced Issues

In most cases, drug recalls are triggered by complaints from patients, families and healthcare providers. As a result, if you have concerns related to a drug that has not been recalled, you should not ignore them. Instead, you should see your doctor and consult with a lawyer as soon as possible.

It Is Up to Pharmaceutical Companies to Issue Drug Recalls

While the FDA can request drug recalls, it generally cannot force pharmaceutical companies to recall their products. As a result, it is up to pharmaceutical companies to decide when (and if) they are willing to recall a potentially dangerous drug.

Understanding the Reason for a Drug Recall is Important

If you or a loved one has taken (or is currently taking) a drug that has been recalled, understanding the reason for the recall will be important. This will determine both the risks that you (or your loved one) is facing and whether our defective drug lawyers can take legal action on your behalf.

Drug Recalls Lead to Dangerous Drug Lawsuits in Many Cases

Due to the serious health risks that dangerous drugs can present, drug recalls will lead to lawsuits against the pharmaceutical companies in many cases. Oftentimes, these lawsuits will involve multi-district litigation (MDL) in which hundreds or thousands of plaintiffs pursue similar claims.

What Patients Should Know About Drug Recall Lawsuits

Let’s say that you or a loved one has been harmed by a dangerous drug. What do you need to know about filing a drug recall lawsuit?

The most important thing to know is that it costs nothing to learn about your legal rights. It also costs nothing out-of-pocket to hire our defective drug lawyers if you have a claim. We handle all drug recall lawsuits on a contingency-fee basis, which means that our legal fees (if any) are calculated as a percentage of the financial compensation we help our clients recover.

Filing a drug recall lawsuit is not something you want to try to handle on your own. It also is not something that you want to entrust to inexperienced legal counsel. The pharmaceutical companies fight these lawsuits by all means available, so you need to choose a law firm that has a proven record of success securing just compensation for its clients.

Examples of Recent Drug Recalls

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintains a list of active drug recalls on its website. Here are some of the drugs that are currently (or have recently been) subject to recalls in the United States:

• Adrenalin Chloride Solution (EPINEPHrine nasal solution)
• Alvogen (fentanyl transdermal system)
• AVpak (Atovaquone oral suspension)
• Astellas (Tacrolimus and Tacrolimus extended-Release capsules)
• B Braun (sodium chloride injection)
• Baxter (heparin sodium injection)
• Clonazepam (orally disintegrating tablets)
• Gilead (remdesivir)
• Glenmark (potassium chloride extended-release capsules)
• Oxbryta (voxelotor)
• Provepharm (phenylephrine hydrochloride injection)
• Sagent (docetaxel injection)
• STASKA (ascorbic acid solution)
• Systane (eye drops)
• Umary (Hyaluronic acid tablets)

This list is far from exhaustive. If you have concerns about any drug—recalled or not—it will be worth speaking with a lawyer about your legal rights. The costs of drug-related complications can be substantial; and, if you are entitled to financial compensation, scheduling a free consultation is the first step toward seeking the compensation you deserve.

Common Reasons for Drug Recalls

Pharmaceutical companies issue drug recalls for various reasons. As we said above, understanding the reason for a drug recall is important for both protecting your (or your loved one’s) health and protecting your legal rights. Some of the most common reasons for drug recalls include:

• Improper Drug Labeling – Improper drug labeling (including failing to adequately disclose potential side effects or complications) is among the most common reasons for drug recalls.
• Newly Discovered Health Risks – Additional health risks discovered after FDA approval are common reasons for drug recalls as well.
• Previously Undisclosed Health Risks – In some cases, drug companies are aware of health risks but fail to disclose them. This can also lead to recalls (with varying amounts of transparency).
• Drug Contamination – Contamination during the manufacturing process can lead to recalls of specific batches (or “lots”) of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
• Unconfirmed or Controverted Claims About Drug Efficacy – If pharmaceutical companies overstate a drug’s efficacy or face evidence that disputes their claims of efficacy, this can lead to recalls as well.

All of these issues can justify drug recall lawsuits. The pharmaceutical companies have a legal duty to avoid putting dangerous drugs on pharmacy shelves; and, when they fail to meet this duty, they can—and should—be held fully accountable. If you have questions about filing a drug recall lawsuit, we encourage you to contact us promptly for more information.

Contact the Drug Recall Lawyers at Searcy Denney

Do you have a claim for harm caused by a dangerous drug? If so, our drug recall lawyers can help you seek the financial compensation you deserve. To schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers as soon as possible, please call 800-780-8607 or contact us online today.