Fatal Drug Reactions

Tampa Wrongful Death Attorneys

It seems that all too often we hear about situations where "FDA-approved" drugs on the national market cause injury or death to unsuspecting consumers. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) serves to regulate these consumer products, at times drugs will slip through the cracks and their dangerous side effects will not be fully understood until they are broadly used. Prozac, Aprotinin, Paxil and Bextra are just a few examples of these dangerous drugs. A lack of proper warning labels or inadequate testing may lead to the widespread manufacturing and sale of a drug that can cause serious side effects and even death.

Wrongful death claims involving drugs can be difficult, particularly when going up against a pharmaceutical giant that may have an entire team of attorneys to counter your claim or lawsuit. Be sure that you meet their aggressive legal representation with a law firm that can hold its own against these large companies. At Smith & Stallworth, we have the experience and the legal resources to bring a lawsuit against any entity that may be held accountable for your loss. If you have lost a loved one because of a fatal drug reaction, a Tampa wrongful death attorney at our firm can meet with you during a free initial consultation to help you get started.

Medication Errors and Pharmacy Malpractice in Tampa, Florida

There may be a variety of causes for a fatal drug reaction, aside from the drug itself. For example, medical malpractice may lead to an error in administering or prescribing a drug. A pharmacist may give a patient the wrong drug or the right drug in the wrong amount. A doctor may prescribe a drug which the patient has a known allergy to, or which will react violently with another medication the patient is currently taking.

Consult a Tampa Drug Injury Lawyer

Regardless of the circumstances of your case, if a loved one has suffered a fatal drug reaction, contact a lawyer at Smith & Stallworth today for your free consultation.