{"id":11981,"date":"2015-10-20T18:24:45","date_gmt":"2015-10-20T22:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/napoli-law.local\/practice-areas\/pharmaceutical-litigation\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T16:41:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T20:41:58","slug":"litigio-farmaceutico","status":"publish","type":"practiceareas","link":"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/es\/practice-areas\/pharmaceutical-litigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Abogados litigantes farmac\u00e9uticos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW10616610 BCX8\">Representing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10616610 BCX8\"> Consumers Harmed by Dangerous Drugs<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/theetla.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-12680\" src=\"https:\/\/napolilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Law-Firms-Regional-Tier-1-Badge-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"https:\/\/napolilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Best-Law-Firms-Regional-Tier-1-Badge-4.png\" \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prescription medications can improve and save lives, but drugs can also cause serious injuries when they carry undisclosed risks, contain manufacturing problems or contamination, or are improperly marketed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (FDA) regulates prescription medications and continues monitoring drug safety before and\u00a0after medications enter the market. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> side effects and safety <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">concerns<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> may not become apparent until a medication has been used by a much larger population or for a longer trial period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When dangerous drugs cause preventable injuries, pharmaceutical litigation can provide a way for injured patients and families to seek accountability and compensation. This is where experienced pharmaceutical litigation attorneys can help.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17768\" src=\"http:\/\/napolilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pharmaceutical-Litigation-Attorneys.png\" alt=\"Pharmaceutical Litigation Attorneys\" width=\"420\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pharmaceutical-Litigation-Attorneys.png 489w, https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pharmaceutical-Litigation-Attorneys-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107052251 BCX8\">Pharmaceutical Litigation Attorneys at Napoli Shkolnik<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107052251 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Napoli Shkolnik <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pharmaceutical litigation attorneys<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> have <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> resources to take on pharmaceutical companies and other powerful corporations <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nationwide<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. We represent individuals and families who have suffered serious injuries that may be connected to dangerous drugs, inadequate warnings, contaminated medications, manufacturing problems, and other pharmaceutical negligence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pharmaceutical cases can involve extensive medical evidence, scientific research, regulatory records, expert testimony, and complex questions about how a medication was developed, tested, manufactured, labeled, marketed, and distributed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205975074 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205975074 BCX8\">If you or a loved one has <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205975074 BCX8\">been<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205975074 BCX8\"> severely<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205975074 BCX8\">injured after taking a prescription medication, the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205975074 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205975074 BCX8\">pharmaceutical attorneys<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205975074 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205975074 BCX8\"> at Napoli Shkolnik can evaluate what happened and explain your potential legal options.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW205975074 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17861 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/napolilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/health-and-medicine-legal-issues-judge-gavel-and-2023-11-27-05-13-49-utc.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/health-and-medicine-legal-issues-judge-gavel-and-2023-11-27-05-13-49-utc.webp 420w, https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/health-and-medicine-legal-issues-judge-gavel-and-2023-11-27-05-13-49-utc-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210186629 BCX8\">Filing a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW210186629 BCX8\">Pharmaceutical Injury Claim<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210186629 BCX8\"> for Damages<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A prescription drug may become the subject of litigation when evidence indicates that the medication was contaminated, improperly manufactured, inadequately labeled, or associated with serious risks that the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">public<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> was not adequately warned about.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on the circumstances, a pharmaceutical lawsuit may involve claims based on:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Failure to warn about known or reasonably knowable risks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inadequate instructions or labeling<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drug contamination<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pharmaceutical manufacturing problems<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Misleading or improper marketing practices<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Negligence <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">example<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other drug-related claims<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The potentially responsible parties depend on the facts of the case. Claims may involve pharmaceutical manufacturers or other entities involved in developing, manufacturing, marketing, or distributing the medication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our pharmaceutical lawyers work with medical professionals, scientists, and other qualified experts when appropriate to evaluate evidence and establish how a pharmaceutical drug may have contributed to an injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192197955 BCX8\">Compensation <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192197955 BCX8\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192197955 BCX8\"> a Dangerous Drug Lawsuit<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compensation available in a pharmaceutical lawsuit depends on the injuries, applicable law, and circumstances surrounding the claim. Recoverable damages may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medical expenses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Future medical treatment and rehabilitation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lost wages and reduced earning capacity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pain and suffering<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other injury-related losses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wrongful death damages for qualifying surviving family members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Punitive damages, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">damages awarded in cases where the defendant&#8217;s conduct is found to be particularly harmful or egregious,\u00a0may also be available in certain cases when the evidence and applicable law support them. Compensation is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">never<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> guaranteed, and every pharmaceutical injury claim must be evaluated individually.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Holding Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Napoli Shkolnik, we represent people harmed by dangerous drugs and pharmaceutical negligence. These cases can involve class actions as well as coordinated mass tort or multidistrict litigation involving large numbers of people who suffered similar injuries after taking the same medication. Pharmaceutical litigation can arise from several types of drug safety issues and alleged misconduct such as:<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Failure to Warn About Dangerous Drug Side Effects<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drug manufacturers have responsibilities related to the safety information and warnings accompanying their medications. Litigation may arise when evidence indicates that serious risks were known or should have been identified but were not adequately communicated to healthcare professionals or patients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contaminated or Improperly Manufactured Medications<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manufacturing problems can affect the safety, purity, strength, or quality of prescription medications. Contamination, foreign particles, incorrect ingredients, sterility failures, packaging problems, and other manufacturing issues may result in recalls and, in some circumstances, serious patient injuries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Misleading Pharmaceutical Marketing\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pharmaceutical litigation may also involve allegations concerning deceptive representations about a medication&#8217;s safety, effectiveness, approved uses, or known risks. Marketing practices may become relevant when evidence indicates that a pharmaceutical company minimized known risks, overstated potential benefits, or improperly promoted medication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prescription Opioi<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d Litigation\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The opioid epidemic has resulted in extensive litigation involving manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and other entities in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Lawsuits have examined allegations involving the marketing, distribution, and oversight of prescription opioids and their impact on individuals and communities. Napoli Shkolnik has been involved in complex litigation addressing the consequences of the opioid crisis and other large-scale public health matters. O<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ur litigation efforts have addressed the overprescribing of opioids, failure in process and accountability by national pharmaceutical chains, etc. Through settlement negotiations Napoli Shkolnik successfully addressed funds being used for abatement, programs, additional training for law enforcement, on-site medications (NARCAN), etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dangerous Drug Lawsuits\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pharmaceutical litigation involves many types of prescription medications; potential cases may arise when patients suffer serious injuries associated with:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Undisclosed or inadequately communicated drug side effects<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contaminated prescription medications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dangerous drug interactions or complications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality-control failures<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inadequate safety warnings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Misleading pharmaceutical marketing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improper promotion of prescription medications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Failure to adequately investigate or communicate drug safety concerns<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The existence of an FDA recall, safety communication, or reported adverse event does not automatically establish that a pharmaceutical company is legally responsible for an injury. Likewise, a medication does not necessarily need to have been recalled for an injured patient to have a potential claim.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A pharmaceutical litigation attorney can investigate the specific medication, injury, medical history, regulatory information, and other evidence to determine whether a viable claim may exist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Pharmaceutical Litigation Works\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dangerous drug lawsuits are often more complex than traditional personal injury claims as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they generally involve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> extensive scientific and medical evidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An investigation may include reviewing:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medical and prescription records<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The medication and dosage involved<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When treatment began and when symptoms developed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FDA safety communications and regulatory history<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drug labeling and warning information<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medical and scientific research<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pharmaceutical manufacturing or distribution information<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evidence concerning the manufacturer&#8217;s knowledge of potential risks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expert medical or scientific opinions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When many people report similar injuries involving the same pharmaceutical drug, cases may sometimes be coordinated through <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">multidistrict litigation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a federal legal procedure that consolidates multiple civil lawsuits with common factual issues into a single court for pretrial proceedings to improve efficiency and consistency, or other consolidated proceedings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Napoli Shkolnik, we aggressively pursue justice for victims of pharmaceutical negligence. We provide comprehensive legal support, including medical treatment arrangements at no upfront cost, ensuring our clients receive the care and advocacy they deserve in state or federal court.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions <span class=\"TextRun SCXW53631669 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53631669 BCX8\">About Pharmaceutical Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43881143 BCX8\">What Is Pharmaceutical Litigation?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45872752 BCX8\">Pharmaceutical litigation refers to legal claims involving prescription drugs and medications that allegedly caused injuries. Claims may involve dangerous side effects, inadequate warnings, manufacturing problems, contamination, misleading marketing, or other forms of alleged pharmaceutical wrongdoing.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45872752 BCX8\">These cases may be pursued individually or, when many people have similar claims involving the same medication, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW45872752 BCX8\">through<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45872752 BCX8\">, class actions<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45872752 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW232021035 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232021035 BCX8\">What Is Drug Litigation?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW203365750 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203365750 BCX8\">Drug litigation specifically concerns legal claims arising from injuries allegedly associated with prescription or other pharmaceutical drugs.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203365750 BCX8\">Depending on the circumstances, claims may involve drug manufacturers and other parties involved in developing, manufacturing, marketing, or distributing the medication.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203365750 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW160935923 BCX8\">Who<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160935923 BCX8\">Can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160935923 BCX8\">Sue a Pharmaceutical Company in the United State<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160935923 BCX8\">s<\/span>?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94434210 BCX8\">Individuals who have suffered injuries allegedly caused by a pharmaceutical drug may be able to bring a lawsuit against a drug manufacturer or another responsible party.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94434210 BCX8\">Potential claims may involve failure to warn, manufacturing problems, negligence, misleading marketing practices, or other legal theories. Whether <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94434210 BCX8\">a viable<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94434210 BCX8\"> lawsuit exists depends on the facts, available evidence, applicable law, and filing deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW217326499 BCX8\">What<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217326499 BCX8\"> Is a Pharmaceutical Lawyer<\/span>?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW206061014 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206061014 BCX8\">A pharmaceutical lawyer <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206061014 BCX8\">represents<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206061014 BCX8\"> individuals and other clients in legal matters involving prescription drugs and pharmaceutical companies.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206061014 BCX8\">These attorneys may handle cases involving dangerous drugs, failure-to-warn claims, drug recalls, pharmaceutical negligence, mass torts, and other complex litigation involving drug manufacturers.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW206061014 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241915042 BCX8\">What Should I Do If I <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241915042 BCX8\">Thin<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241915042 BCX8\">k<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241915042 BCX8\"> a Prescription Drug Injured Me?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seek appropriate medical attention and discuss concerns about your medication with a qualified healthcare professional. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without medical guidance unless you are instructed to do so.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It can also be helpful to preserve:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prescription and pharmacy records<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medication bottles and packaging<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medical records<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dates when you began and stopped taking the medication<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dosage information<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Records of symptoms and diagnoses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medical bills and other injury-related expenses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A pharmaceutical attorney can then evaluate whether the circumstances warrant further investigation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW183518784 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183518784 BCX8\">Does a Drug Have to Be Recalled Before I Can File a Lawsuit?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211521492 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211521492 BCX8\">Not necessarily. An FDA recall can provide <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211521492 BCX8\">important information<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211521492 BCX8\"> about a pharmaceutical drug, but a recall is not automatically <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211521492 BCX8\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211521492 BCX8\"> for a legal claim.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211521492 BCX8\">Whether you have a case <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211521492 BCX8\">depends on the medication, your injuries, available medical and scientific evidence, applicable law, and other circumstances.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW211521492 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Does an FDA Recall Automatically Mean I Have a Pharmaceutical Lawsuit?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No. A recall by itself does not establish that a particular medication caused an individual injury or that a pharmaceutical company is legally liable. Your attorney must evaluate the circumstances of your medication use, medical history, diagnosis, injuries, and the evidence surrounding the drug.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Do I Know If My Medication Has Been Recalled? <span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The FDA maintains current information about prescription drug recalls, safety alerts, and Drug Safety Communications. Patients may also receive recall information from pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare providers, or pharmacies. If you believe your medication has been recalled, check the medication name, manufacturer, lot number, and other identifying information against the recall notice. Speak with your healthcare provider or pharmacist before making changes to prescribed treatment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Do You Have to Pay for a Pharmaceutical Lawyer?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Napoli Shkolnik pharmaceutical lawyers handle qualifying cases on a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">contingency fee basis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This generally means clients do not pay upfront attorney fees, and legal fees are collected from a recovery if compensation is obtained.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Long Does a Pharmaceutical Lawsuit Take?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The timeline for pharmaceutical litigation varies significantly. Factors may include the complexity of the medical and scientific evidence, the number of plaintiffs, discovery, expert testimony, whether cases are consolidated into multidistrict litigation, settlement negotiations, appeals, and court schedules. Some cases may resolve through settlement, while others can take several years to reach a conclusion. An attorney familiar with the specific litigation can provide more meaningful information about its expected timeline.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Is There a Deadline for Filing a Pharmaceutical Lawsuit?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. Pharmaceutical injury claims are subject to statutes of limitations and potentially other filing deadlines. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Statues of Limitations<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the applicable deadline can vary based on the jurisdiction, type of claim, date of injury, when the connection between the injury and medication was discovered or reasonably could have been discovered, and other factors. Waiting to file\u00a0can affect your ability to pursue a claim, speaking with an attorney as soon as you suspect a connection between a medication and a serious injury can help protect your legal rights.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Talk to a Pharmaceutical Litigation Attorney\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury that may be connected to a prescription medication or dangerous drug, Napoli Shkolnik can investigate the circumstances and help you understand your legal options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our attorneys have experience handling complex litigation involving pharmaceutical companies and other powerful defendants. We have the resources to investigate medical and scientific evidence and pursue qualifying claims in state and federal courts.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Napoli Shkolnik today for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/free-case-evaluation\/\">free case evaluation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pharmaceutical Litigation for Public Entities\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Napoli Shkolnik also represents governmental entities and other public clients in complex litigation involving pharmaceutical companies, price fixing, public health harms, and other conduct that can impose significant costs on communities and taxpayers. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/practice-areas\/public-clients\/\">Napoli Shkolnik&#8217;s Public Client Practice<\/a> and how our attorneys represent municipalities and other public entities in complex litigation.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Learn more about the representation you deserve, today. <\/span><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":82,"template":"","practiceareas_category":[743],"class_list":["post-11981","practiceareas","type-practiceareas","status-publish","hentry","practiceareas_category-pharmaceutical-litigation"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practiceareas\/11981","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practiceareas"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/practiceareas"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practiceareas\/11981\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24045,"href":"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practiceareas\/11981\/revisions\/24045"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"practiceareas_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practiceareas_category?post=11981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}