Defective Prescription Drug Injuries

Defective pharmaceutical products can cause serious injuries to the residents of Houston, Texas.

Defective drugs or defective products include Renu, Accutane, Actos, Bextra, Oxycontin, Ortho Evra, Fentanyl, Celebrex, Vioxx, Avandia and Paxil birth defects.

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The drug manufacturers in these types of cases often argue that there is risk associated with all drugs. The issue from a legal perspective is whether or not the drug manufacturer knew that the drug it was manufacturing was dangerous.

One of the common reasons for defective drugs such as trasylol, accutane, ACE inhibitors, zyprexa, bextra, ambien, paxil, cialis, crestor, celebrex, dietary supplements, and more to cause physical problems is the need for drug manufacturers to get their products on the open market as soon as possible. The sooner the drug is on the market the sooner the manufacturer can start making money.

Some of the drug manufacturers have been aware of the danger of the drug it is putting out on the open market, yet continued to market the product. What does the FDA or Federal Drug Administration do to prevent this from happening? The FDA does review the tests and findings that the drug manufacturer provides to them. But, some side effects are not known until after approval.

Sometimes a class action lawsuit arises out of this type of litigation. A class action involves people with similarly situated injuries. The Court will make the determination with regard to whether or not to grant the class distinction. The benefit of hiring the Houston medical malpractice lawyers of Grossman Law Offices is that we can help you or your family make the difficult decision with regard to whether to join a class or to file your own lawsuit.


Some of Our Most Recent Successful Cases
$625,000.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death / Medical Malpractice
Recovery for family of victim who died after receiving the wrong medication.
Total Recovery:
$625,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$206,250.00
Litigation Expenses:
$5,000.00
$100,000.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death/ Medical Malpractice
(policy limits) Recovery for wrongful death/ nursing home negligence which resulted in bed sores which became infected.
Total Recovery:
$100,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$33,133.00
Litigation Expenses:
$400.00
$70,000.00 Recovery - Product Liability Accident (Minor Burns)
Recovered for client who suffered minor burns due to an electrical transformer malfunction.
Total Recovery:
$70,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$28,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$313.00
$125,000.00 Recovery - Medical Malpractice (Improper Dental Surgery Resulting in Infection)
Recovery for victim of dental malpractice. Plaintiff suffered infection after wrong surgery was performed.
Total Recovery:
$125,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$41,250.00
Litigation Expenses:
$5,000.00
$30,000.00 Recovery - Medical Malpractice (Incorrect Dosage Resulting in Dizzy Spells)
Recovery for client who suffered dizzy spells as a result of being given incorrect dosage of prescribed medication.
Total Recovery:
$30,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$10,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$500.00
$350,000.00 Recovery - Product Liability (Back Injury Resulting in Surgery)
A young woman suffered a back injury that required corrective surgery following a boating accident. The boat in question sped out of control and crashed into a landmass, throwing our client from the boat, as the result of a stuck throttle. Upon inspection of the boat, it was determined that a poor design led to the malfunction and a product liability lawsuit was brought against the manufacturer. The defendants argued that the boat was inappropriately piloted, however, the physical evidence depicted the cause of the accident quite clearly and the case was successfully resolved.
Total Recovery:
$350,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$100,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$100.00
$400,000.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death / Medical Malpractice
A young handicapped woman lost her life when a long-term care facility failed to provide her with treatment for obvious symptoms of severe illness. The defendants maintained that there were no outwardly visible signs of illness. The medical evidence showed otherwise. The case was successfully resolved through litigation, though damages caps imposed by tort reform were a factor.
Total Recovery:
$400,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$132,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$25,000.00
$40,000.00 Recovery - Medical Malpractice (Sexual Harassment by a Medical Provider)
Recovery for client who was sexually harassed by a medical provider.
Total Recovery:
$40,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$16,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$575.00
$3,200,000.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death / Automobile Accident
Our attorneys were hired to represent the family of a middle aged woman who was killed in a car accident. The incident occurred as another vehicle struck the car that the decedent was a passenger in, head-on on the passenger side. The impact resulted in catastrophic injuries which claimed the life of the decedent.

Our attorneys were hired soon after the accident and we launched a full investigation. Through the course of our investigation, it was soon determined that the head-on collision was caused a failed component in the defendant's vehicle (the particulars of which cannot be elaborated upon per the resolution agreement). Suit was filed against the manufacturer of said component and litigation commenced. The case was successfully resolved through litigation.
Total Recovery:
$3,200,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$1,280,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$50,000.00

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