You rely on medication to manage a health condition or improve your quality of life, you trust that the drug is safe and effective. However, when pharmaceutical companies cut corners, rush products to market, or fail to warn consumers about known risks, the consequences can be catastrophic.
When patients purchase drugs over the counter or by prescription, they are putting their health in the hands of the companies who manufactured them and the physicians who prescribed them. Injuries and illnesses that result from defective drugs on the market can cause a spectrum of harm to patients — physically, emotionally, and psychologically — which can be permanent and traumatic.
At Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro we make it our mission to protect people who are victims of consuming defective drugs. We understand the negative implications that taking dangerous medication can have an individual’s health and wellbeing. In pursuit of standing up for your right to safety, our team will fight back against the negligent parties that put your health at risk and seek fair compensation to assist you during your recovery.
Class action lawsuits are critical in defective drug cases because they allow a group of plaintiffs to consolidate their claims, making it more efficient to pursue justice against large pharmaceutical corporations. These lawsuits can:
Drug manufacturers have a responsibility to test the drugs they make. They must follow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines before their product can be legally sold on the market. They also must list consumer warnings and potential side effects on labels to alert patients of the risks. None of these approvals, however, ensure a drug will be 100% safe.
When dangerous drugs are reported, the FDA issues a recall to either ban the drug, make changes to the drug’s formula, or require that additional warnings be added to the label before it is sold again. Unfortunately, this does not help the individuals who have already suffered the negative consequences of the drugs and whose health was put at risk from consuming defective medications.
Pharmaceutical drugs are deemed defective when they pose significant risks to consumers due to issues in their design, manufacturing, or marketing.
Defective drugs can lead to serious health complications, including life-threatening injuries or long-term medical conditions. These defects often result from negligence, such as insufficient testing, cutting corners in production, or prioritizing profits over patient safety. Victims harmed by defective drugs have the legal right to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for their negligence.
A drug can be considered defective when it poses an unreasonable risk to consumers.
Defective drugs typically fall into one of three categories:
The harm caused by defective drugs can be far-reaching, affecting not just the individuals who take them but also their families and communities.
Victims often suffer from:
Some cases involve devastating outcomes such as birth defects, disability, or wrongful death. These tragedies highlight the need for accountability in the pharmaceutical industry.
When someone takes a drug that contains hazardous ingredients or causes adverse reactions, a roller coaster of negative effects can take hold of their health. Consequently, when an individual takes medication that is not meant for their body or treatment plan, their condition can become progressively worse, resulting in severe injuries, illnesses, and even death.
Some common conditions caused by using defective drugs include:
These conditions are only a few of the long-term or permanent effects that could alter an individual’s life after taking faulty medication. Big drug companies show little regard for the damage they cause and the lives they ruin with defective products. Our attorneys are up for the challenge to stand up to these pharmaceutical companies who pose life-threatening conditions on unsuspecting patients and will advocate for your best interests.
Several high-profile defective drug cases have revealed the dangers of negligence in the pharmaceutical industry.
Examples of drugs linked to harmful effects include:
These cases demonstrate the importance of legal action to ensure pharmaceutical companies are held responsible for their actions.
Defective Drug & Medical Device Lawsuits We Currently Handle
If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects from a dangerous drug or failed medical device, our experienced attorneys are here to help. Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro is actively investigating the following cases:
Depo-Provera Birth Control Lawsuits – Linked to meningioma brain and spine tumors and other neurological risks.
Hip & Joint Implant Lawsuits – Including faulty knee and hip replacement devices causing revision surgery, pain, or mobility issues.
Mounjaro Lawsuits – Associated with gastroparesis, stomach paralysis, and other severe gastrointestinal complications.
Oxbryta Sickle Cell Drug Lawsuits – Legal claims following Pfizer’s 2024 recall due to increased risk of vaso-occlusive crises and death.
Ozempic, Wegovy & Rybelsus Lawsuits – Involving vision loss (NAION), stomach paralysis, and other unexpected side effects.
Paragard IUD Lawsuits – Filed by patients injured when the copper IUD fractured during removal.
Our legal team helps clients across New York and nationwide pursue compensation from negligent drug and device manufacturers. Contact us today for a free consultation.
At Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, we have the experience and resources to help clients join class actions or pursue individual lawsuits against negligent pharmaceutical companies. Whether you’ve suffered harm from a defective drug or are part of a larger group impacted by corporate negligence, our attorneys will fight to ensure your voice is heard and justice is served.
In some cases, it can take years to determine whether a drug on the market is defective and dangerous for consumers. It may be too late to reverse the damage that was done, but it may not be too late to seek justice.
If you or someone you love were injured by a defective drug, our team is here to provide you with the support and compassion you deserve during this challenging time.
Contact Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro to review your case and explore your options for seeking financial compensation.
Call us at (800) 675-8556 for a FREE consultation.