Defective Medical Devices & Dangerous Drugs

Thousands of people are injured or die every year due to defective medical devices and prescription drugs. Often, manufacturers of devices or drugs that were meant to treat disease ultimately do more harm than good. Although the Food and Drug Administration is responsible for assuring the safety and efficacy of medical devices and prescription drug before they are marketed to the public, not infrequently the pre-market testing proves to be inadequate and the consequences devastating.

The attorneys at Sommers Schwartz have a long history of providing effective representation to the victims of defective drugs and dangerous drugs, beginning 30 years ago with the Dalkon Shield that damaged countless women and currently with the Depuy ASR hip replacement cases and Zimmer Next Gen Knee replacement devices. We filed one of the first Medtronic defibrillator lead cases in the nation and achieved a multi-million dollar settlement.

Success in device and drug litigation requires not only experienced attorneys who know how to go after a manufacturer that has put profits ahead of people's safety, but also nurses, paralegals and the financial backing that a big firm can supply. It takes both talent and resources to take on "big pharma."

If you think your have been harmed by a defective drug or medical device, please contact us and ask for Rob Sickels or Jason Thompson, leaders of our device and drug litigation team. Below is a list of device and drug cases we are currently handling. Click on the links to learn more about:

• DePuy Hip Replacement
• DePuy Hip Implants Fail
• Zimmer NexGen High Flex Knee
• Important Update about Zimmer NexGen High Knee Flex