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Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer for a Drug or Medical Device Lawsuit?<\/h1>\n\n
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Personal injury lawyers who handle dangerous drug and medical device cases help injured patients pursue compensation from manufacturers and others in the supply chain.\u00a0 These attorneys investigate what went wrong, identify all responsible parties, and work to hold them accountable for the harm their products cause.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Thousands of personal injury lawsuits involve pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices. If a person suffers an injury from a dangerous drug or defective medical device, they can sue the manufacturer for damages.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration<\/a> (FDA) sometimes approves dangerous drugs and faulty medical devices.\u00a0The FDA approves drugs and medical devices based on the evidence available at the time, often for specific, limited uses. In some cases, safety issues only become apparent after a product is widely used. Other times, the FDA bases its decision on tests supplied by the manufacturer, only to find out the manufacturer ran biased tests or didn’t disclose those tests with unfavorable results.<\/p>\n

Even if the FDA approves their product, drug and medical device manufacturers are still\u00a0liable for injuries their products cause.<\/a>\u00a0Sometimes, after approving a drug or medical device, the FDA forces the manufacturer to\u00a0recall its product<\/a> or remove it from the market.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, some manufacturers continue to market and sell their defective products even though they know there is a risk of injury or harm. When this happens, you need a personal injury attorney<\/a> specializing in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Keep reading to learn how attorneys in this area hold manufacturers accountable and pursue compensation for injured patients.<\/p>\n

Types of Drug and Medical Device Cases Personal Injury Lawyers Handle<\/h2>\n

Product liability lawyers handle a variety of cases. Many cases involve consumer goods. But a great many also involve dangerous drugs and defective medical devices. Any time a product hurts a consumer or patient, there is a chance of a lawsuit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Recent litigation has centered on the following medical devices and related products:<\/p>\n