St. Louis Pharmaceutical Malpractice Attorney

The Consequences of Pharmaceutical Malpractice

Pharmaceutical malpractice, also referred to as pharmaceutical liability, occurs when the ingestion of a legal drug leads to the injury or wrongful death of an individual. There are many causes of pharmaceutical malpractice, but here are a few of the most common examples:

• Failure to know about the side effects or health risks of a particular drug - There are cases in which a pharmaceutical company does not do adequate testing of their new drug for potential side effects or health risks. This can lead to the injury or illness of people who take the drug at a later time.
• Failure to disclose the potential side effects or health risks of a drug - Though all pharmaceutical drugs must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before being made available to the public, there are times when a pharmaceutical company will fail to disclose the possible health risks of a particular drug, allowing it to be passed through the FDA approval process while still presenting a hazard to the public.
• Mistakes or errors made in the manufacture of the drug.
• Improper or incorrect dosage, or incorrect medication given by one's local pharmacy.
• Prescription for a new medication by one's doctor that does not safely combine with a prescription already being taken by the individual.

If you have been victimized by pharmaceutical malpractice, then you may be entitled to financial compensation from the drug company, doctor, or pharmacy responsible. Contact a St. Louis personal injury lawyer for effective representation in your case and the chance to obtain compensation for the damages you have suffered.

Legal Representation for your Pharmaceutical Malpractice Case

At Meyerkord & Meyerkord, LLC, we provide assistance to individuals throughout the St. Louis area with their personal injury cases, and we can help you in your pharmaceutical malpractice case. Contact our offices today, and one of our skilled and compassionate attorneys will review your case and provide you with representation that is designed to increase your chances of obtaining compensation from the parties that caused your injury or illness.