Recently there have been a series of major class action lawsuits involving defective medical devices and defective drugs. Even with the lengthy approval process imposed by the Food and Drug Administration, we are nonetheless occasionally confronted with defective drugs and defective medical products. Your drug defense lawyer has represented clients in Utah who were injured as a result of taking medicine which has later been shown to be harmful.

Finding a drug attorney to help with your defective pharmaceutical product or defective medical device case is an important step to resolution.  Your defective drug injury attorney usually specializes in pharmaceutical litigation and nothing else, which gives them exceptional experience with defective drug legal procedures, case history, and anything else related to dangerous drugs that a medical attorney should know. If you qualify a drug defense lawyer will take your case on contingency. Your medical attorney will focus on your drug lawsuit issues, allowing you to take care of your health knowing that you will get through the process.

Your medical attorney may also have referrals or resources to help with other situations related to your defective drug or defective medical device case and will assist you in any way they can. During your research process to find a drug attorney, you may talk to several before deciding on one that you feel comfortable with.  You can shorten that process by coming to The Advocates first. Remember, a good drug defense lawyer will have a track record of success in pharmaceutical law litigation.

We are currently representing clients in a class action lawsuit against Merck, the maker of the pain medication Vioxx. In 2007, Merck announced a $4.85 billion settlement for Vioxx related injuries involving myocardial infarctions and ischemic strokes. The Vioxx case is currently in the settlement phase and we expect to begin settling cases in the next year.

If you have suffered any serious health risks due to dangerous drugs or defective medical products contact The Advocates in Salt lake City, Ogden, and Provo any time of day to speak with a personal injury attorney. Your defective drugs attorney will handle your claim personally.