Drugs and other medical products may suffer from a variety of defects, including design defects, manufacturing defects, problems with the testing of the drug or device, inadequate warnings or instructions for use, problems with the doctor's prescription or incorrect distribution by the pharmacist.

Any of these defects can cause serious injuries including life-threatening reactions. Adverse side effects are one of the most common problems with prescription and over-the-counter medications. Problems can also arise if the manufacturer failed to disclose adverse testing results or adverse reactions to the drug or if contaminates entered the product during manufacturing.

Defective products can cause devastating injuries sometimes leading to death. Manufacturers are responsible for personal injury or wrongful death that is caused by the use of their products if they are defective. The law requires that companies follow industry standards when designing, testing and manufacturing their products. This includes reporting problems and warning consumers if they become aware of product defects.

Problems frequently occur with medical device manufacturers who fail to properly design and test new products before they are used by consumers. This often results in product recalls after patients are already relying on the medical device.

Since establishing the Fields Law Firm, attorney Steve Fields has focused all of the firm's resources on helping people recover money for injuries, debilitating conditions and wrongful death. We are ready to help if you or a loved one has suffered injuries or died as a result of a defective medical device or drug.

There is never any charge to talk to us about your case. You can call any time day or night, any day of the week. Our law firm has the resources, experience and determination to fight for justice and compensation. If you or a loved one has suffered from side effects or has been injured due to a drug, medical device or product, please contact us.

Lexapro Lawsuit 2011: 

Lexapro is a type of drug called a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, which alters the way the brain absorbs the chemical serotonin, which scientists link to depression. If your child developed a birth defect caused by using this drug during pregnancy, (more...)

Actos Lawsuit 2011: 

Most adults who are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes use a variety of methods for keeping their blood sugar under control, including exercise, nutrition and medication. But people who take Actos, one of the most widely prescribed diabetes medications, (more...)

Propecia Lawyer: 

After being prescribed Propecia for hair loss a number of men have experienced permanent erectile dysfunction. Even after being off of Propecia for a year some men have had little improvement. Men of all ages who have taken the prescription Propecia (more...)

Transvaginal Surgical Mesh Lawsuit: 

The FDA has recently released a warning regarding transvaginal mesh complications following a surgical mesh procedure. If you have had this type of procedure, or if this procedure has been recommended for you, it is important to be aware of the governmental (more...)

Celexa Lawsuits Settlements: 

It’s difficult to hear that your newborn baby has a birth defect. It’s even worse to find that a medicine taken during pregnancy could be the cause. If your child developed a birth defect while using Celexa during your pregnancy, please contact (more...)

Zoloft Lawsuit Settlements: 

The Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory in December 2005 regarding the use of a particular class of antidepressants during pregnancy. If our child developed a birth defect caused by using Zoloft while pregnant, please contact (more...)

Actos Lawsuit Bladder Cancer: 

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you may know that monitoring and taking care of your illness is essential for good health, but did you know that diabetes itself puts you at risk for more complications? If you were diagnosed with cancer after (more...)

Propecia Lawsuit 2011 News: 

One of the side effects of using Propecia (trade name for finasteride) is sexual dysfunction. If you have suffered from permanent side effects, please contact us for a free no-obligation consultation and the latest Propecia lawsuit 2011 news. However, (more...)

Lexapro Lawsuit Class Action: 

The FDA warned in 2005 that taking SSRI antidepressants comparable to Lexapro during early pregnancy could result in babies developing one or more congenital heart disorders. There currently is no national Lexapro lawsuit class action covering all cases (more...)

Paxil Birth Defect Settlement: 

Millions of people take Paxil each year to relieve symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and other disorders. As a result, the prescription drug’s manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, has generated billions of dollars in revenue. By all measures, the (more...)

Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit: 

If you have been diagnosed with a pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence, one type of medical treatment may cause even more damage and injury. The FDA has recently warned that these injuries are not uncommon. Please contact us for transvaginal (more...)

Bladder Sling Lawsuits: 

Have you been diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence? If so, it’s important to know your treatment options and the serious consequences of some of them. If you have suffered from surgery mesh complications, please contact us for the latest (more...)

Zoloft Lawsuit Claim Center: 

Most Zoloft birth defects involving heart defects are relatively easy to pinpoint. If your child develop a birth defect caused by taking this medication during pregnancy, please contact our Zoloft lawsuit claim center for more information and a free consultation. (more...)

Celexa Lawsuits Birth Defects: 

Was your baby born with a structural birth defect such as craniosynostosis, a septal heart defect or Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn? If you took the antidepressant Celexa during pregnancy, your medication may have impacted your child’s (more...)

Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuit: 

Concerned about bladder cancer? This disease strikes 70,000 Americans who are 70 years and older each year. While treatment plans can be effective, knowing the symptoms and risk factors can be key to an early diagnosis. If you were diagnosed with cancer (more...)