10 Frequently Asked Questions in Personal Injury Cases
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If an irresponsible pharmaceutical company has victimized you or a loved one or a doctor who incorrectly prescribed medication, our experienced Akron lawyers can help. You can recover compensation for your losses through a personal injury claim. With over 500 years of combined legal experience, our team will give your case the best possible chance.
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Numerous drug injury causes range from improper dosage to undisclosed and harmful side effects. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is required to thoroughly evaluate all drugs before they are released, sometimes dangerous products slip through. When this occurs, the FDA may recall the drug and put out a warning.
Drug injuries are also caused by inadequate medical care by nurses and doctors. Sometimes, a doctor will prescribe a medication without fully evaluating a patient. The new medication may not treat the patient’s illness. They could experience harmful side effects rather than relief.
A doctor might also prescribe an improper dosage, resulting in harm. In addition, nurses may administer drugs improperly in hospitals or fail to submit prescriptions to pharmacies properly.
Other causes of drug injuries:
When pursuing a personal injury lawsuit, there is a certain burden of proof to meet. As a result, every drug injury case must establish two elements.
First, you must prove that a drug or medication had harmful effects that were not disclosed or that were not expected. Once you establish this, you must prove that you sustained an injury from the drug.
You must convince a judge or jury that your injury directly resulted from negligence or recklessness.
Drug injury cases can be complicated. Our experienced attorneys are familiar with the court documents and legal processes necessary to reach successful outcomes. By seeking legal advice as soon as possible, you may be able to obtain compensation for the losses you sustained that another person or company caused.
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When filing a lawsuit for sustained injuries, there are a number of losses to pursue. Perhaps you missed work as a result of your injuries. Or maybe you need funds to pay for medical costs. You deserve to be compensated by those responsible.
In a personal injury lawsuit related to a defective drug or medication, you may seek funds to recover:
When a person is killed by a drug, their family may wish to pursue the following losses through a wrongful death lawsuit:
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KNR will guide you through the legal process, help you get treatment, negotiate with the insurance and drug companies, and fight for everything you deserve. Our drug injury lawyers have helped numerous injury victims get compensation after a dangerous drug caused them harm. We can help you and your family too.
If you believe a prescription or over-the-counter medication caused serious side effects or health complications, seek medical attention right away and preserve the packaging and receipts. Then contact a personal injury attorney experienced in drug liability cases to explore your legal options. KNR can help you file a claim from our Akron office and connect you with nearby providers like Summa Health or Cleveland Clinic Akron General for follow-up care.
Yes. If a drug causes serious harm due to a design flaw, manufacturing defect, or inadequate warning label, you may have a product liability claim under Ohio law. Drug injury lawsuits in Akron can be filed against pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers, or distributors. Our attorneys will investigate whether the medication was part of a known recall or subject to FDA warnings.
Several widely used drugs have been subject to lawsuits, including Zantac (linked to cancer risks), Ozempic and Wegovy (linked to gastrointestinal side effects), and certain blood pressure medications contaminated with carcinogens. KNR monitors FDA recalls and ongoing litigation, and we can help Akron residents understand if their medication qualifies for a claim.
In Ohio, the statute of limitations for product liability claims, including defective drug cases, is generally two years from the date you knew or should have known about the injury. If you’re in Summit County, it’s important to act quickly so evidence isn’t lost and your claim isn’t barred. KNR can help you determine how the deadline applies in your case.
While your case may be filed in Summit County or another Ohio court, many defective drug cases are part of national multidistrict litigation (MDL). KNR’s Akron-based attorneys can guide you through the process, file locally when appropriate, and coordinate with national mass tort efforts to maximize your recovery.
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The Akron attorneys at Kisling, Nestico & Redick have a long history of fighting for people like you. If you have questions, call (330) 869-9007. We offer 100% free initial consultations, and there are no costs unless you recover compensation.
