Mass Torts Drug Litigation
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The mass torts lawyers of Gordon & Doner represent large numbers of
individuals harmed by pharmaceutical companies and the drugs they
manufacture. Handling and trying cases involving hundreds or thousands
of claimants requires a certain degree of coordination, management and
resources. Without counsel experienced in mass tort litigation, one
could quickly become overwhelmed.
Every year, hundreds of new drugs are approved by the Food and Drug
Administration for the marketplace, and used by thousands of patients
suffering from a variety of ailments. Sometimes, a drug is released to
the public and is later found to be dangerous – causing serious injuries
and, in some instances, death. This may occur because clinical trials
usually are not large enough to determine increased risks for
contracting rare diseases, when drugs are prescribed to the wrong
patients or when co-prescribed with other drugs.
Some drugs have dangerous side effects, while others have the potential
to cause long-term damage. These drugs are often the subjects of later
recalls. While the FDA plays a regulatory role in approving and
monitoring their safety after approval of a drug, the manufacturer is
ultimately liable for any injuries from their medications.
At Gordon & Doner, our lawyers work to protect people from further harm
by these dangerous drugs by holding manufacturers accountable for the
drugs’ adverse side effects. Because so many people are affected by a
drug recall, it could be difficult and costly for individuals to bring
lawsuits. In these situations, those affected are allowed to participate
in large-scale lawsuits known as mass torts.
Although clients are individually represented in mass tort cases, the
system allows for consolidation and streamlining by allowing lawyers for
numerous clients to "pool" discovery. Numerous witness depositions and
document gathering can be conducted once, with the information
centralized and shared among the parties for each individual trial or
settlement negotiation.
There are several other distinct features that distinguish mass torts
from other personal injury claims:
From Accutane to Zyprexa, if you or a loved one has suffered an injury, illness or death that may be related to a dangerous drug, it is imperative that you contact your physician immediately. Then, contact us.
The legal professionals at Gordon & Doner, P.A will help you decide your best course of action and we will develop the best legal strategy for demonstrating your mass tort drug litigation claim. Please contact us for a free, no-obligation, and confidential consultation. Please complete our online contact form or call us toll free at 1-888-ForTheInjured (1-888-367-8434).
For more information, please see the following related pages on our
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