Bakersfield Pharmaceutical Liability Attorneys
The Law Offices of Young & Nichols
When the need for a pharmaceutical liability attorney arises, the highly experienced attorneys of the Law Offices of Young & Nichols rely on a successful 100 years of combined litigation experience to bring solid representation to victims in Bakersfield. We understand the complexity of federal and state laws that govern pharmaceutical manufacturers’ duties to consumers: acceptable testing, quality manufacturing and adequate warning of a product's dangers and side effects.
If you’ve been harmed by pharmaceutical drugs and reside in the Bakersfield area, please call one of our experienced pharmaceutical liability attorneys at 866-327-9661 for a free, no-obligation consultation. We will fight for your rights. We believe in our services so strongly that we operate on a contingency basis – we don’t get paid unless you settle or win your case.
What Constitutes Pharmaceutical Liability
A defective product made by a pharmaceutical manufacturer can be harmful enough to cause illness, injury or death. The only recourse a victim may have is a legal case for pharmaceutical liability. The unsafe pharmaceutical product may be a prescription drug, but it doesn't have to be. Pharmaceutical liability also applies to over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements as well as medical devices like hearing aids, surgical implants and even organ transplants.
One of our pharmaceutical liability attorneys from the Law Offices of Young & Nichols in Bakersfield will aggressively pursue the source of a product's defectiveness in one of three areas:
- Design - a flaw in the original blueprint of the product
- Manufacturing - an improper manufacturing process or inadequate quality controls
- Marketing - the company's failure to instruct the public about safe use and side effects
The Government Role
What many consumers do not realize is that while the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for the review and regulation of prescription drugs, drug approval is based on animal studies and human clinical trials and only promises that a drug's benefits are greater than its risks. The FDA's permission to sell and market a new drug does not guarantee that a pharmaceutical product is safe to use for everyone. Beyond government approval, the responsibility for a drug's safety rests with the manufacturer.
When It's Time to Make a Claim
State laws applying to the liability of pharmaceuticals differ and can be bewildering for an injured victim to understand. It's reassuring to know that a Young & Nichols pharmaceutical attorney can skillfully and accurately determine the viability of your claim.
Take Action with Young & Nichols Today
With a century of expertise and combined legal experience, our pharmaceutical liability attorneys are capable and ready to stand beside you and to represent your best interests. If you feel you have been harmed by the defectiveness of a pharmaceutical product, don't lose hope. There are professionals waiting to help you. Contact our Bakersfield office to schedule for a free, no-obligation consultation. Call toll free 866-327-8661 to speak with one of our experienced pharmaceutical liability attorneys.