Tustin Dangerous Drugs Lawyer

Some drug companies have sold dangerous drugs to patients that caused harm to patients. When that happens, the injured patients have legal rights to compensation for their injuries. A Tustin dangerous drug lawyer can represent the victims of dangerous drugs and fight to win financial payment for their injuries.

Most dangerous drug claims are brought under the product liability laws of California. In strict liability law, if certain conditions are met, the manufacturer and sellers of the dangerous drug owe victims compensation for their injuries. If you have been injured after you have taken a dangerous drug that was prescribed to you, reach out to a seasoned personal injury lawyer today.

Special Rules for Strict Liability for Dangerous Drugs

The California Supreme Court decided that dangerous drugs have different rules for liability. In the case of Brown v. Superior Court (1988) 44 Cal. 3^rd 1049, the court ruled that prescription drug manufacturers will not be held strictly liable for injuries caused by dangerous drugs so long as they properly manufactured the drug and warned the public of the dangers of the drug.

For victims of dangerous drugs, this means that there are two ways to recover compensation. First, they may be able to recover compensation if there was an error in the manufacture of the drug. Also, if the drug company did not warn of a potential side effect or consequence of using the drug, then they may also have to pay damages to the victim of the dangerous drug.

Any victim of a dangerous drug should work with an experienced Tustin dangerous drug lawyer who can represent the interests, or they may not have their case presented in the proper manner.

Recoverable Damages

When a person is injured by a dangerous drug and satisfies the two requirements of meeting strict liability rules, then they are owed compensation. The amount of compensation is the amount that will fairly compensate a person for the pain, suffering, medical expense, and future lost earnings they may suffer.

Loss of income claims cover lost earnings the person accrued while taking time off work for dangerous drug injuries, lost vacation days, and lost bonuses. Future earnings lost includes wages, lost promotions, bonuses, and retirement benefits.

Many victims of dangerous drugs experience pain, suffering or discomfort as a consequence of the drug. Manufacturers of dangerous drugs will owe individuals for these injuries. A person may need the help of a competent lawyer to present the pain and suffering claim in a complete, thorough manner to help give the claim the greatest chance of success possible.

Injuries Caused By Dangerous Drugs

It is important for anyone who has suffered injury due to dangerous drugs to seek medical care and reach out to an attorney as soon as possible. Dangerous drug injuries can cause catastrophic injuries, such as:

Loss of cognitive functions
Loss of sight
Internal injuries
Heart damage
Lung damage
Kidney damage
Infections
Paralysis

Talk to a Tustin Dangerous Drugs Attorney Today

If you suffered an injury that was caused by a dangerous drug, you may want to contact a Tustin dangerous drugs lawyer today to learn more about your case. An attorney could review your situation and help you understand your legal options. Call today for a free consultation.

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