Who Is Liable for Injury Because of Unsafe Medical Drugs?

People take medicines to help them feel better. However, this is not always what happens. Every year, thousands of people suffer serious side effects from unsafe medical drugs. Victims who are harmed or who suffer injuries because of unsafe medical drugs may be able to sue the parties responsible. 

Depending on the circumstances, a victim may be able to sue one or more of the following parties:

The manufacturer: If consumption of certain drugs causes harm, a victim may bring a lawsuit against the manufacturer for manufacturing the unsafe medical drugs. However, a manufacturer may typically be a large company which retains teams of high-priced lawyers to defend such cases. A lawsuit against the manufacturer may not be easy. Hiring an experienced lawyer may be to your advantage.

The testing laboratory: Drugs usually go through a series of tests before they make it to the market.  The particular laboratory that conducted the test  can be sued for the harm caused to the victim.

The medical sales representative: It is the job of a medical sales representative to meet doctors and other members of the medical community to advertise the latest drugs and make recommendations regarding their usage. He or she may be held responsible if the recommended drugs cause harm.

The doctor: A doctor may be held liable if the prescribed drugs cause harm or complications. He or she also may be found negligent if he or she fails to warn about the potential side effects or provide adequate instructions regarding usage.

The hospital/clinic: A hospital or clinic is a part of the chain of distribution of drugs and hence may be held liable for any harm caused.

The pharmacy: A pharmacy is the final point in the chain of distribution of drugs. It may be held liable if a victim suffers injuries because of unsafe medical drugs bought from it.