Philadelphia Medication Defect Lawyers
When we think of defective products, we usually think of dangerous toys or malfunctioning vehicles. However, foods, medications, and their packaging can be defective as well, causing serious illness or injury to consumers. Medications may be improperly labeled, incorrectly manufactured, or distributed in flawed packaging.
If you or a member of your family has been injured by defective medication, you may have grounds for legal action against the person or entity responsible. To learn more about your legal rights, call Philadelphia medication defect attorneys Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.
Types of Medicine Defects
No matter if you purchase a medicine over the counter or pick up a prescription, you may be at risk of a defective product. There are three main types of defects that can affect medications:
- Packaging. Medications may be packed in a container or packaging that is damaged or defective, either causing the medication to deteriorate in quality or causing injury to the consumer through the nature of the package. For example, a pill from a bottle that is not properly sealed can become contaminated, or a child could ingest a medicine with a faulty child-proof cap.
- Labeling. Medications may fail to list an allergen, may list incorrect dosage instructions, or may fail to list possible interactions with common medicines.
- Manufacture. The medicine itself may have been improperly manufactured, using dangerous or allergenic substances as filler or becoming contaminated in the factory.
Consumers should be able to hold the reasonable expectation that the products they purchase are safe and have no hidden hazards. Unfortunately, this is sometimes not the case, as evidenced by frequent product recalls and injuries. Our Philadelphia medication defect lawyers work hard to help victims of corporate negligence receive the compensation they need.
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If you or someone you love has been a victim of a defective medication, you may be entitled to legal compensation from the party responsible for your losses. To learn more, contact a Philadelphia defective medication attorney from Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 215-238-1130.