Many dangerous products and drugs can often be made safer for just a few pennies. Yet surprisingly some manufacturers continue to try to put profit over safety and hope that they can escape justice. 

Holding foreign manufacturers accountable is even more daunting and requires experience and resources. We have represented injured victims of careless manufacturers for nearly twenty years ranging from defective prescription drugs, toys that hurt children and Chinese Drywall.

There are several products that are currently being evaluated for class action status and/or Multi District Litigation treatment.  We are actively involved in the following:

1. Meridia
   Meridia is a diet drug manufactured by Abbott.  The FDA has requested it be removed from the market because Meridia use has been related to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.  The drug was removed from the European market in January 2010.  Meridia contains the ingredient Sibutramine Hydrocholride.  If you are taking or have taken the prescription diet drug Meridia immediately contact your prescribing physician and our our Meridia drug injury law firm for an evaluation of your legal rights.
   
2. Avandia
   Avandia is a diabetes drug that has been directly linked to an increased risk of heart attack and death.  The FDA determined that only those patients who absolutely cannot control their diabetes with any other medication should consider whether to continue to take Avandia in light of  the recent findings.  If you are currently taking Avandia, you should immediately consult with your prescribing physician and contact our Avandia lawyers for a regarding your legal rights.
   
3. Accutane
   Accutane is prescribed for the treatment of severe acne.  Unfortunately, the product has severe and sometimes lethal side effects.  The side effects range from Crohn’s Disease and Colitis to birth defects to feelings of depression which have led to suicide.
4. Asbestos
   Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer.  Symptoms appear usually between 10 and 40 years after exposure to asbestos.  Particularly dangerous is the fact that the symptoms can appear similar to many less-serious diseases.  Usually, the risk of mesothelioma will increase with heavier and longer exposure to asbestos but some individuals with only brief exposures have developed mesothelioma.  People usually at risk are those who work in construction, renovating or razing buildings, however, their families are also at risk as they can be exposed to the asbestos fibers on the workers’ clothing. 
5. Fosamax
   Fosamax is prescribed for treatment of bone loss.  Its use can lead to a condition known as Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, also known as "Dead Jaw."  This condition causes the jawbone to decay and die.  The drug was first approved by the FDA in 1990.  In October, 2010 the FDA issued an advisory alert regarding an increased frequency of patients suffering sudden fractures and bone injuries. 
   
6. Yaz and Yasmin
   Yasmin is an oral contraceptive  made by Bayer. It has been linked to heart attack, stroke, and blood clots in users. 
7. Ortho Evra
   Ortho Evra is a birth control patch that came on to the market in 2002. Patient reports between 2002 and 2004 show that Ortho Evra was 12 times more likely to cause strokes and 18 times more likely to cause blood clots than the conventional birth control pill according to NBC News.
8. Synthetic Vaginal Mesh
   Our Florida defective medical device law office is currently reviewing claims regarding the use of vaginal mesh. Synthetic vaginal mesh has been associated with an increased risk of erosion that can cause a number of very serious health concerns.  Women who have undergone surgery for the repair of a prolapsed vagina where synthetic vaginal mesh was utilized, are urged to seek immediate medical evaluation and to contact our office for a free initial consultation regarding your legal rights.
9. De Puy Hip Implants
   Johnson and Johnson has recalled both its ASR XL Acetabular System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System due to over 400 complaints of the devices failing before the intended 15 years.  13 percent of patients who have De Puy Hip Implants are now forced to undergo painful and costly revision surgeries.  Our Hip Implant law firm is representing individuals who have been subjected to dangerous and defective medical devices like the De Puy Hip Implant system.