Saturday, February 15, 2014

Product liability and FDA approval

Product Liability
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Stamp of approval
When a drug or medical device is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, we assume that there will never be a product liability case concerning those items. Another false assumption is that these medications are obscure and rare drugs but these drugs are used by millions of people every year. For example, there are not one, but two very popular anticoagulant drugs that are designed to reduce blood clots, providing therapy for people with heart disease.

These same drugs are also high risk for possible hemorrhaging and excessive bleeding even when they are used as prescribed. There is a popular blood pressure medication that is used by an estimated 83 million people; yet, it is confirmed to have the potential to cause severe swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and airway. This reaction is a side effect that has the possibility of being fatal.

Top Product liability attorney in North Carolina

If you are injured or harmed by something you buy, The Olive Law Firm of Charlotte, NC may be able to help you file a product liability case. They understand that the products you buy should be safe and reliable. The Olive Law Firm is not intimidated by big companies, and they are neither reluctant nor afraid to take cases to trial. In fact, they prepare every case to go to court, ensuring that their clients are taken seriously, in an effort to win higher compensation. Call them today for a free consultation with an attorney regarding your product liability case.