Birmingham Defective Drug Lawyer

Are you or a loved one experiencing the long-term effects of a promising prescription with unexpected side effects you could not have expected?

Even worse, perhaps you have lost someone close to you due to a poorly manufactured drug or one in which you didn’t receive an inadequate warning of the potential side effects.

If this describes your situation, you may be entitled to compensation to help cover the costs associated with your case. DeGaris Law Birmingham injury lawyers are here to provide you with the thorough investigation, care, and support you deserve to win your case.

Call us at 205-575-8000, or book a free no-obligation case review online today to get started.

Why Call A Birmingham Defective Drug Lawyer?

Defective drug cases can be challenging to prove, especially if you are up against a large organization or company with considerable legal resources to mount their defense.

When you work with a firm like DeGaris Law, you are working with legal experts who:

• Understand statutes and the common causes impacting your case
• Always seek the maximum compensation for each claim
• Consistently wins cases against some of the biggest companies in the country

What You Need to Know About Product Liability Cases

According to the Health Policy Institute, more than 131 million people, or 66 percent of all adults in the United States, use prescription drugs. With the number only expected to grow in the years ahead, it is essential patients understand the potential side effects ranging from mild to wrongful death. In the event of a wrongful death due to another’s negligence, a Birmingham wrongful death attorney can help work towards financial compensation.

Defective drug cases fall under what is referred to as product liability, which constitutes any action brought by a natural person for personal injury, death, or property damage caused by the manufacture, construction, design, or formula, according to Ala. Code § 6-5-521.

How Do I Know If I Have A Defective Drug Case?

When determining if a drug is defective, yielding a product liability case, the drug must have one or more of the following:

• A design flaw in the product or medication that makes it inherently dangerous
• A manufacturing error, such as a hazardous or toxic substance
• A failure to notify consumers with a warning of the potential side effects
• Misleading marketing or exaggerated claims about the benefits of the product

When to File a Product Liability Claim

According to the statute of limitations in Alabama, found under Ala. Code § 6-5-502, victims have two years to file a product liability injury or death lawsuit and one year for any actions against the original seller. If you wait to file a claim after your specific statute of limitations, your claim will likely not be viable.

If you believe you have a case, the time to act is now. Contact a Birmingham defective drug lawyer from DeGaris Law.

DeGaris Law Is Birmingham’s Defective Drug Lawyer Of Choice

Annesley DeGaris, recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Plaintiff Mass Tort Litigation and Class Actions by Best Lawyers in 2013, 2016, and 2022, leads DeGaris Law with a commitment to excellence. We aim to see your defective drug case through from start to finish, including taking it to a jury trial if necessary.

So if you need defective drug lawyers committed to fighting on your side, contact us at 205-575-8000 or book a free, no-obligation case review and consultation online.