Recent Posts in Dangerous Drugs/Drug Injury Category

Johnson & Johnson is face a class-action lawsuit over recalled children's medication as people claim that the company botched attempts at compensating those who paid for the defective drugs.

The lawsuit states that the company failed to recall the drugs properly and did not do enough to allow customers to recover their losses.

A number of children's medications were involved in the recall, including Tylenol and Benadryl. There were almost 800 complaints reported about the drugs after the recall, including seven deaths.

Dealing with a defective drug  accident caused by someone else's negligent actions can leave you facing injuries that will affect your personal and professional life. You need to understand that you do have rights to protect during this difficult time after a defective product accident. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way when you ensure that your case is handled properly so that you do not suffer medical bills, lost work wages and other costs. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can begin to move forward with your case and regain your life. You can count on an injury attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights.

A recent story from the Dow Jones newswire reports that the U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that AstraZeneca will pay approximately $520 million to settle accusations that it improperly promoted the drug Seroquel (quetiapine), a drug used to treat the effects of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. It is being claimed by the Justice Department that the company marketed the drug for uses that were not approved, and also offered and paid kickbacks to doctors to encourage them to prescribe the drug.

The U.S. Attorney General stated that illegal actions by pharmaceutical companies and false claims against Medicare and Medicaid can put public health at risk, take billions of dollars out of taxpayer pockets, and can corrupt medical decisions by healthcare providers.

If you or someone you know has become sick or ill after consuming an AstraZeneca product, or any other type of  prescription or over-the-counter medication for that matter, you need to contact a personal injury attorney who can help you seek compensation. By speaking with an attorney, you can learn more about your legal rights and options, as well as how much in compensation you should seek for your injuries.

A family is claiming that an overdose of the drug Botox contributed to the death of their 7-year-old daughter.   

The family of Kristen Spears has filed a lawsuit against Botox manufacturer Allergan Inc. Kristen, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, started receiving Botox injections at the age of 6 to help calm muscle spasms in her legs caused by cerebral palsy.

Although Botox is best known for eliminating frown lines and wrinkles, it is also frequently used as a muscle relaxer. In some cases, it has even been shown to help young patients walk again without having to undergo surgery.

According to her death certificate, Kristen died of respiratory failure and pneumonia. In the lawsuit, her mother claims that an overdose of Botox weakened the muscles that controlled her breathing, which ultimately led to her death.

Vaughn Crawford, the attorney representing Allergan Inc., argues that his client is not responsible for the girl’s death. In fact, he claims the drug was effective in relieving many of Kristen’s symptoms, and that the cause of her death was common for children with cerebral palsy.

The case will focus largely on the chemical used in Botox—botulinum toxin. This toxin is a strong poison that blocks neural connections, which helps the muscles relax. The case will question whether or not Kristen received too high a dosage, causing the toxin to spread throughout her body. Experts are scheduled to testify about how the botulinum toxin works and its effect on the human body.

If you or someone you love has suffered an injury or wrongful death due to a defective drug, it’s in your best interest to speak with an attorney about your legal rights and options. Contact a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer today to arrange a consultation to discuss your case!