At Morelli Law Firm, we are dedicated to holding pharmaceutical companies and other parties accountable for making and distributing defective drugs. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a harmful or ineffective medication, our personal injury lawyer in Belleville can help you seek justice and compensation.
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Not All Drug Side Effects Warrant Personal Injury Claims
Not all negative reactions to a drug provide legal grounds for a personal injury case. For a lawsuit to be valid, you or your lawyer will need to prove that the pharmaceutical was defective and harmed you. Side effects do not always mean a defect exists, even if you experienced harm.
However, certain situations may justify legal action. For example, if the drug company discovered a side effect but failed to disclose it to the public, you could have a case based on an inadequate warning. However, demonstrating this without legal counsel can be extremely difficult.
Addiction may also lead to a lawsuit if the drug’s habit-forming properties are not disclosed. Defective manufacturing processes that cause otherwise non-addictive drugs to become addictive could also warrant litigation.
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877-751-9800Potential Damages in a Defective Drug Lawsuit
After a defective pharmaceutical causes you harm, you may be able to recover financial damages through settlement negotiations or a lawsuit.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, our legal team could help you seek compensation for damages like:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages due to missed work days
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Travel expenses to and from appointments
- Wrongful death damages if a loved one dies due to a defective drug
We will thoroughly investigate your situation to build the strongest possible defective drug claim on your behalf. The goal is to recover compensation for the ways this harmful medication has affected your life.
Determining Liability in a Harmful Drug Case
Depending on the circumstances, multiple parties could share responsibility for injuries resulting from a hazardous pharmaceutical.
One of our attorneys can evaluate your case to identify potentially liable parties, such as:
- Drug manufacturers: These businesses can be held accountable if flaws in design, chemical composition, or other defects make their products unsafe or ineffective.
- Distributors: Medications can become defective during distribution through negligence like unsafe handling protocols, missing warning labels, tampering, and other issues.
- Doctors and healthcare providers: In some cases, liability extends to those who prescribe unsuitable medications, mix up prescriptions, or fail to meet reasonable standards of care.
- Pharmacies: We trust pharmacies to fill our prescriptions accurately, but pharmacist misconduct can involve providing the wrong drug, mislabeling containers, and dosing incorrectly.
With more potentially responsible parties, more options open up for pursuing compensation. Our experienced Belleville defective drug injury lawyers know how to investigate your case and pinpoint liability.
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877-751-9800What an Experienced Lawyer Can Do for Your Case
Bringing a lawsuit against a powerful pharmaceutical company is challenging. These corporations have their own legal teams and are known for using intimidation tactics to avoid accountability. Anyone trying to take them on alone in court is likely to face obstacles.
Working with an experienced defective drug attorney can make all the difference in your case. Our lawyers can handle communications with the liable parties on your behalf, protecting you from tactics aimed at blocking you from compensation. We can also speak for you during negotiations and at trial.
Our responsibilities include:
- Evaluating the full scope of your losses due to the defective medication
- Finding evidence to support your claim of liability against the pharmaceutical company or other involved party
- Interviewing expert witnesses to strengthen your case
- Negotiating a fair settlement
- Fighting for you in court if your case doesn’t settle before trial
Our goal is to make the legal process as manageable as possible for you so you can relax and focus on your health. If you are wondering whether pursuing compensation is worthwhile, meet with one of our attorneys.
Statute of Limitations for Filing a Lawsuit in Illinois
If a business distributes or manufactures a problematic drug, Illinois plaintiffs typically have two years to sue the company, per the state statute of limitations. However, if a local government entity provides the defective medication, the time limit is reduced to just one year.
The one- or two-year timeline generally begins once you become aware, or reasonably should have become aware, that a drug defect was responsible for causing your injury. Given Illinois’ relatively short filing limits, prompt legal action is vital.
It is important to consult with a qualified Belleville defective drug attorney as soon as possible due to the strict deadlines. An attorney from Morelli Law can help you file your paperwork correctly and on time.
Contact a Defective Drug Lawyer in Belleville, IL
Take the first step toward justice by reaching out to Morelli Law for a free, no-obligation review of your case. We will evaluate your damages, explain your legal options, and create a legal strategy aimed at holding any negligent parties fully accountable.
Our experienced Belleville defective drug lawyers have represented numerous victims in negotiations with large manufacturers. If we determine you have a case, we will work tirelessly to secure financial compensation for all you’ve endured. We handle cases on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win.
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