Hartford Defective Medical Devices And Drugs Attorney
Medical devices and medication have an important place in health care for both acute and chronic conditions. When a medication or medical device fails, the victim of that failure is a person already struggling with their health. Being a victim, when you’re already vulnerable, is a burden you shouldn’t have to carry alone. And you don’t, when you reach out to us.
At Brignole, Bush & Lewis, LLC, we are dedicated, experienced personal injury lawyers with over 30 years of experience fighting for clients in Hartford. When clients turn to us, they can trust in our compassion as we hear about their struggles. And then we get to work in the relentless pursuit of the compensation they deserve.
Common Medical Device And Drug Defect Injuries
Medical devices and medications are supposed to work as intended, but if they do not, there can be devastating consequences, which can include:
- Unintended side effects
- Advancing conditions that should be under control
- Drug contamination leading to toxic exposure
- Injuries from devices that do not fit
- Walking aid device failure leading to falls
- Hydraulic device failure leading to falls or even crushing
Any one of these concerns could lead to pain, suffering and hardships for victims. These damages are all something we will make a part of your case as we go to court to fight for you.
Liability In Defective Medical Device And Drug Cases
While injuries from medical devices or pharmaceutical drugs happen in a medical context, and appear at the outset to be part of medical malpractice, your medical provider may not necessarily be completely at fault for the injuries caused. In many ways, these injuries to our clients in Hartford are product liability cases, meaning we’d generally pursue the manufacturer for the damages and suffering. Medical malpractice is negligence by a healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, hospital).
Proving fault in a product liability case is somewhat more complicated, however, as there are several different types of defects, which can impact the liability of the case. These defects are:
- Manufacturing defects: The incorrect chemical or incorrect material in the device is used, contamination is introduced in the factory process or the wiring in the device is faulty.
- Design defects: Is there some danger in the chemical structure of the medicine or the technical specifications of the device? Is the design of the medicine or device outright dangerous in some way?
- Marketing defect: Lack of warnings and clarity about how a device or drug could be used, or no warning of the potential side effects of the drug.
In many cases, these defects can be traced back to the producer, but in some, such as marketing defects, your provider may share some of the blame if they prescribed it for an “off-label” use.
The concerns and challenges of a defective drug or medical device case are immense. But that’s why clients turn to us.
Free Consultations And Respected Service
If you believe you are the victim of a defective medical device or drug, then you need our help. You will face an uphill legal battle to get the care and attention for your pain, and you’re already trying to overcome some medical problem. It’s more than you should have to bear, and we’ll be there for you.
Reach out to us by phone at 860-856-8361 or email using this form to schedule your free consultation with us. We want to hear your story, and we want to help you take the next steps toward the compensation you deserve.