Gainesville and Ocala Medical Product Liability Attorneys
Helping Florida Individuals Injured By Medical Products and Medication Errors
People depend on medical devices and medications to improve their health and quality of life. Unfortunately for many individuals, these same medical devices or medications may cause serious injuries that result in permanent disability or death.
At the law firm of Schackow Mercadante & Edwards, we confidently handle product liability cases involving medical devices and medications. Our personal injury and product liability lawyers utilize years of experience when helping clients fight for the compensation they deserve for the injuries they have suffered. Schedule a free initial consultation today and learn more about how we may be able to help you.
Dangerous Medical Devices
Anytime a medical device is used or implanted into the body, there is a level of risk that is assumed. However, recently there have been a number of medical devices that are being recalled, as they have been discovered to be defective and extremely dangerous for patients. Serious permanent injuries, and even death, can result. We handle all types of product liability cases involving medical devices, such as:
- Hip implants
- Knee implants
- Stents
- Pacemakers
Medication Errors
With the amount of prescriptions on the rise in the U.S., so are the number of medication errors and injuries resulting from dangerous drugs. Doctors, pharmacists and manufacturers all may be responsible for medication errors. Our firm is dedicated to helping clients fight for their rights after sustaining an injury due to a medication error or dangerous drug. Many situations may lead to the injury, including:
- Being prescribed the wrong medication
- Being given the wrong medication at the pharmacy
- Being given the wrong dosage or dosing instructions
- Being given a drug that is dangerous or contaminated
Every day it seems that another drug has been deemed dangerous. We have handled numerous dangerous drug cases, including those involving Accutane (an acne drug). If you believe that you have been injured by a drug, we can review your case to determine if you have grounds upon which to file a medical product liability lawsuit.
Wrongful Deaths
Unfortunately, many defective medical devices or dangerous drugs may lead to the death of the patient. Our firm may be able to represent surviving family members in wrongful death lawsuits, if it is possible to directly link the death to the dangerous medical device or medication error.
Free attorney consultation: Contact the medical product liability lawyers at Schackow Mercadante & Edwards in Gainesville and Ocala, Florida.
