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Defective Medical Devices and Drugs
Bay Area – Contra Costa County – Walnut Creek
Pharmaceuticals and medical devices save lives. In addition, they are significant sources of revenue for the companies that manufacture them. These companies have been known to cut corners to protect their profit margin. When someone is injured or dies because a manufacturer of drugs, medical devices or equipment is negligent, there is recourse.
Contact an attorney to learn about your rights and options after you or a family member has been injured or killed by a defective drug or medical device. At the California law firm of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook (CMS&C), we have been helping people injured by negligent actions and misconduct since 1979. Call us at 925-947-1147 for a free initial consultation to learn how we can help you.
Examples of cases
Cases of defective drugs and medical equipment are a type of product liability claim. Our law firm has the experience and the access to experts and specialists that allow us to identify the source of the defect and build strong cases for our injured clients. Cases involving defective drugs and medical devices include injuries and deaths caused by:
- Vioxx and other well-known “problem” drugs such as Celebrex or Ortho Evra
- Contaminated artificial hips
- Contaminated drugs
- Compounds made ineffective or dangerous by contaminated water or other causes
- Manufacturing defects in artificial joints, heart valves and pacemakers
- Heart stents
- Pharmacy negligence and errors
A law firm able to handle the challenge
This is a complex and changing area of the law. Large pharmaceutical and device companies such as Boston Scientific and Medtronic are willing to put enormous resources toward their defense. Our lawyers are able to deal with the vigorous defense mounted by medical equipment companies and drug manufacturers. Because of our thorough research and preparation, we have been able to obtain compensation for many of our clients injured by defective drugs or medical equipment.
If you believe you or a loved one was injured or made ill because of a defective drug, a pharmacy error or a badly designed medical device, contact the knowledgeable lawyers at the Walnut Creek law firm of CMS&C to discuss filing a lawsuit for the injury or illness you sustained. Call us at 925-947-1147 for a free initial consultation.
