Lawsuits Based on Dangerous Pharmaceutical Drugs
Prescription Drug Errors and Dangerous Over-the-Counter Drugs
Drug companies have a legal responsibility to make sure their products are safe for human use. This is true for companies that manufacture prescription drugs as well as companies that manufacture over-the-counter drugs.
Drug manufacturers also have a legal duty to warn potential users — usually through a doctor, pharmacist or warning labels on each bottle — of any potentially negative side effects.
When prescription drug errors occur, or preventable illness is caused by unsafe over-the-counter medications, the injured person may have a legal claim against the drug manufacturer, and possibly against the prescribing doctor or pharmacist as well. These errors can occur if the doctor prescribes the wrong medication, prescribes a medicine the patient is allergic to, or gives improper dosing instructions. They can also be the fault of a pharmacist or nurse who administers the drug incorrectly or administers the wrong drug altogether.
Lawsuits Based on Dangerous Prescription or Over-the-Counter Drugs
Bloomington, Illinois, personal injury attorney James P. Ginzkey has more than 25 years' experience successfully representing injured people throughout Central Illinois. Our law office has handled a wide variety of lawsuits involving dangerous prescription drugs and unsafe over-the-counter medications:
- Depo Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate), used for endocrine disorders
- Upjohn sleeping pills and steroids
- Contaminated Renu contact lens solution
- Heart attack medications
- Cancer-fighting drugs
Attorney Ginzkey and our staff have a proven track record obtaining full and fair settlements on behalf of people injured by dangerous prescription drugs. See our list of recent cases for more information.
Law Office of James P. Ginzkey: Contingency Fees and Free Consultations
We handle all dangerous drugs and pharmaceutical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis; this means that we do not accept any attorney's fees unless and until our client receives a settlement or jury award.
For more information about our law firm, or to schedule a free and confidential initial consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer, send us an e-mail, or call us toll-free at 877-471-2804.
