Pharmaceutical Liability

Drug manufacturers, pharmacists, and doctors have a responsibility to ensure that the products they sell and prescribe for patients do not cause harm. As consumers, we trust that the companies who sell drugs do everything to ensure that their products are safe before they are released to the public. Unfortunately, many manufacturers seem to value their profits more than protecting their customers, and mislead consumers and physicians about the risks associated with their products.

Each year, over 200,000 Americans suffer serious and sometimes fatal side effects from prescription drugs. This does not include the thousands of Americans who suffer adverse reactions to over-the-counter medications or "natural supplements," sometimes referred to as nutri-ceuticals.

Common prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications that have been linked to a variety of adverse side effects and sometimes even death include Accutane, Avastin, Baycol, Ephedra, Phen-Fen, Meridia, Prempro, Phenylpropanolamine (PPA), Rezulin, Serzone, Vioxx, Celebrex, Lotronex, Stadol, Ponomin, and Zyprexa, just to name a few.

If you or a family member has suffered serious injury because of adverse side effects from a medication or supplement, you may have the right to seek compensation from the pharmaceutical company. The attorneys at Bruce D. Townsend will advocate strongly for your rights in court. Call our office at 845-778-2228 to make an appointment for a free legal consultation.