Dangerous Drugs & Products

Before a drug or device is released to the market, it must be cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, in some cases, devices can be released without testing if they are “sufficiently similar” to another product. The FDA must be satisfied that the benefit of the drug or device’s intended user outweighs its risk.

However, due to the enormous profits many drugs promise to pharmaceutical companies, testing may not be as thorough or stringent as possible. Many drugs that have been involved in litigation recently were not extensively tested. For example, Zofran was once marketed to pregnant women—despite never testing its effects on unborn children.

When measuring risk vs. benefit in court, your attorney must be experienced in handling complex, multi-layered litigation. Simon Law uses a vast network of medical experts to build the most robust case possible.

If you or a loved one was harmed due to a drug or medical device, speak with the St. Louis medical device injury attorneys at Simon Law. We have decades of experience handling complex product liability and medical malpractice cases for patients nationwide. Our St. Louis-based legal team can represent you aggressively and effectively, fighting for the resources you need to recover from your injuries.

One of the most important things you need to know if you’ve been injured in an accident is how much time you have to file a claim. In Missouri, the statute of limitations for filing an injury claim is five years from when the injury occurred.

In some cases, where the effects of the injury do not reveal themselves right away, the court may allow you to substitute the date of discovery for the start of the statute of limitations. This is to give the person filing the claim ample time to pursue compensation, no matter the circumstances.

Lawsuits: Ozempic, other weight loss and diabetes drugs harmful