Dangerous Drug Lawyer in Houston

Have you suffered from dangerous drug side effects?

All drugs have side effects, however, some are more harmful than others. When a doctor prescribes a drug he must decide if the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks the side effects present. In many drugs, side effects are mild, like nausea or indigestion; in others, though, serious side effects like increased risk of self injury or hallucination are present. It is the responsibility of both the drug company and your doctor to notify you of a drug's side effects and protect you from any drug that may be detrimental to your health.

Doctors are free to prescribe drugs for off-label use, meaning the FDA has, indeed, tested the drug, but not for the condition the doctor intends to address. In the case that a doctor prescribes a drug for off-label use and the drug or its side effects cause serious injury or death, that doctor can be held accountable. The same standard applies for pharmaceutical drug companies; if they urge a doctor to use a drug for off-label use they can be held responsible for any damage or injury that drug or its side effects may cause.

Houston, TX Defective Drug Attorney

If you have recently been injured or made ill by taking a defective drug, it is important that you remember that you do not need to suffer in silence. By working with an experienced Houston personal injury lawyer, you will be able to take the necessary steps towards filing a claim and seeking just compensation. At Arnold & Itkin, LLP, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. Should you choose to work with our firm, you will be able to rest assured knowing that we will do everything that we can to help defend your best interests.

Contact a Houston dangerous drug lawyer from Arnold & Itkin, LLP today if you would like to learn more about how we can help you file a claim.