Mithoff Law
  • About
    • Strategic Advantage
    • Record of Success
    • Testimonials
    • Awards & Recognition
    • Community Involvement
  • Attorneys
    • Richard Warren Mithoff
    • Janie L. Jordan
    • Sherie Potts Beckman
    • Warner V. Hocker
    • David H. Burrow
    • William J. Stradley
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
      • Vehicle Accidents
        • 18 Wheeler Accidents
        • Bicycle Accidents
        • Bus Accidents
        • Boat Accidents
        • Car Accidents
        • Drunk Driving Accident - Dram Shop Lawyer
      • Catastrophic Injury
        • Amputation
        • Burn Injury
        • Neurological Injuries (Brain Injuries)
        • Birth Injury
        • Paralysis
        • Spinal Cord Injuries
      • Aviation Accidents
        • Airplane Crashes
        • Helicopter Crashes
      • Industrial Accidents & Explosions
        • Construction Accidents
        • Heavy Machinery Accidents
      • Offshore Injuries
        • Jones Act Claims
        • Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation
      • Oilfield Accidents
        • Drilling Rig Accidents
        • Gas Truck Accidents
      • Product Liability
        • Auto Product Liability
        • Defective Products
      • Refinery Accidents
        • Chemical Plant Accidents
      • Admiralty & Maritime
      • Medical Malpractice
      • Oil Rig Accidents
      • Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
      • Wrongful Death
    • Commercial Litigation
      • Contract
      • Fraud & Misrepresentation
      • Intellectual Property Litigation
      • Oil & Gas
      • Securities Fraud
  • Media
    • Media Contact
  • Blog
  • Contact

Tag: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Home / Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
car accident attorney
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Lawyer in Houston

As medical device and pharmaceutical lawyers in Houston, we know that those who rely upon medical devices and pharmaceuticals expect them to be effective and safe to use.

If you or a loved one have been injured following the use of a defective medical device or prescription drug, you need an experienced team of product liability attorneys to help you build and fight your case.

At Mithoff Law, we have decades of experience pursuing and winning claims against the companies that create and sell faulty devices and prescription drugs. When you work with us, you’re putting your medical equipment malfunction lawsuit in trustworthy hands.

Contact a Mithoff Law medical device lawyer or pharmaceutical lawyer in Houston today at 713-654-1122.

“Mithoff, a Houston personal injury lawyer, is no stranger to winning big payoffs for large groups of people. He negotiated a $2.3 billion settlement with the tobacco industry for Harris and other counties, and he won $80 million for residents of a nursing home who were killed in a 2005 bus explosion while fleeing Hurricane Rita.”

– Houston Chronicle, November 22, 2017

The Pharmaceutical lawyers in Houston at Mithoff Law have helped victims and their families obtain significant settlements from pharmaceutical companies, including:

Vioxx litigation

Mithoff Law represented hundreds of clients who made claims regarding Vioxx. The claims were settled for a confidential amount.

Hoffman LaRoche (Accutane)

The manufacturer of the acne drug Accutane agreed to pay a 9-year-old boy and his mother an unspecified amount to settle a lawsuit that alleged the drug caused the child to be born with several deformities.

Permanent disability from PPA

Shortly after giving birth, a mother took over-the-counter medication containing Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) which caused a severe stroke and permanent paralysis. Mithoff Law helped her and her family to obtain a settlement from the pharmaceutical company.

Common medical device defects

Despite regulation and oversight by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), dangerous and defective medical devices still make it to market.

Common medical device defects medical device lawyers see include:

  • Bad hip and knee replacement parts: The medical device lawyers at Mithoff Law have helped thousands of people who had received defective artificial hips recover damages against the manufacturer.
  • Defective pacemakers: Erratic or malfunctioning pacemakers can cause significant, potentially fatal medical distress for their owners.
  • Defective heart valve implants: Leaks and breaks can lead to multiple surgeries and/or wrongful death.
  • Mishandled gynecological devices: Defects and/or poor sterilization can lead to infections, infertility, and even miscarriages.
  • Failing hernia mesh implants: These common devices have been known to fail, leading to incredible pain and dangerous infections for their users.

Holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for defective products

Despite FDA oversight, dangerous pharmaceuticals still make it to market.

The Pharmaceutical lawyers in Houston at Mithoff Law have helped victims and their families obtain significant settlements from pharmaceutical companies, including:

  • Hoffman LaRoche (Accutane): The manufacturer of the acne drug Accutane agreed to pay a 9-year-old boy and his mother an unspecified amount to settle a lawsuit that alleged the drug caused the child to be born with several deformities.
  • Permanent disability from PPA: Shortly after giving birth, a mother took over-the-counter medication containing Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) which caused a severe stroke and permanent paralysis. Mithoff Law helped her and her family to obtain a settlement from the pharmaceutical company.

Why hire a Mithoff Law medical device lawyer or pharmaceutical lawyer in Houston

Pharmaceutical and medical device claims require not only legal knowledge, but  also a thorough understanding of the industry.

Mithoff Law has decades of experience pursuing claims involving defective or dangerous pharmaceuticals and medical devices, including warnings claims. These claims are often complex, requiring nimble navigation of an extensive regulatory and legal framework. In some cases, pharmaceutical or device manufacturers may even have been aware of problems or dangers associated with a product prior to placing them on the market.

Our team of subject matter experts carefully scrutinizes relevant medical records, design information, or regulatory information when investigating and pursuing such claims. We have experience navigating the legal complex legal framework of pharmaceutical or medical device multi-district litigation, including negotiating claims with settlement trusts or facilities.

Get the justice you deserve: Contact a Mithoff Law medical device lawyer or pharmaceutical lawyers in Houston today

Injuries caused by defective drugs and defective medical devices can permanently impact you and your family, and can even be fatal.

Explore your options and pursue the compensation you deserve with an experienced, proven medical device lawyer or pharmaceutical lawyer from Mithoff Law. We are here and ready to provide you the assistance you need.

Call us at 713-654-1122 today.

Continue Reading
Share
Categories
  • 18 Wheeler Accidents
  • Admiralty & Maritime
  • Airplane Crashes
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Birth Injuries
  • Bus Accidents
  • Car Accidents
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Dram Shop Liability
  • Industrial Accidents & Explosions
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Oil Rig Accidents
  • Paralysis
  • Personal Injury
  • Refinery Accidents
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Vehicle Accidents
Tags
18-wheeler accident airbags airplane accident birth injury Boat Accidents brain damage brain injury bus accident Car Accidents Catastrophic Injury chemical plant explosion compensation defective product Dram Shop Act explosions finding a lawyer general maritime law guide industrial Industrial Accidents Industrial Accidents & Explosions jack-up rig accidents jones act longshore longshore and harbor workers compensation malpractice medical malpractice Neurological Injuries offshore offshore injuries oil and gas oilfield oilfield accidents oil rig pain and suffering paralysis Personal Injury product liability spinal cord spinal injury TBI traumatic brain injury truck accident truck driver fatigue vehicle
Testimonials

“Juries and judges respect Richard because he’s honest and he’s a damn good lawyer. Richard is a man you can trust and you know it the minute you meet him.”

- Richard “Racehorse” Haynes, famed Houston criminal defense lawyer, Famed Houston criminal defense lawyer

“I knew right away that Richard was going to be a great lawyer. He’s much more of a gentleman than I am, but he’s every bit as good in the courtroom.”

- Joe Jamail, Texas legal titan know as the “King of Torts”

“I think Richard is a total lawyer, a true professional. He enjoys a very outstanding reputation.”

- Local Attorney, in Texas Lawyer

“Mithoff is very tough, very prepared. You know you’re dealing with a topnotch lawyer and he forces you to be at your best. He’s really not abrasive, just very protective of his clients."

- Local Attorney, in Texas Lawyer

“There is no doubt in our minds that we were represented by one of the most outstanding law firms in the business. Your courtroom skills and demeanor made us proud to have someone like you and your firm represent us.”

- E.M., a Personal Injury Client
More Testimonials
Disclaimer
Verdicts and settlements as reported in these multiple news sources reflect the amount these verdicts and settlements at the time they were reported and will not necessarily reflect the amounts ultimately recovered by the parties and may not be representative of results in other similar cases.

Reported amounts will not reflect attorneys’ fees (typically up to a 40 percent contingent fee) or case expenses. Jury verdicts may have been settled pending an appeal for a lesser amount and may remain a confidential basis on agreement of the parties as approved by the court.
Categories
  • 18 Wheeler Accidents
  • Admiralty & Maritime
  • Airplane Crashes
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Birth Injuries
  • Bus Accidents
  • Car Accidents
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Dram Shop Liability
  • Industrial Accidents & Explosions
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Oil Rig Accidents
  • Paralysis
  • Personal Injury
  • Refinery Accidents
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Vehicle Accidents
Pages
  • Awards & Recognition
  • Home
  • Record of Success
  • Strategic Advantage
  • Testimonials
  • About Our Firm
  • Our Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
  • Media & Results
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Community Involvement
  • Media Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Thank You
  • Thank You

© 2020 Mithoff Law. All rights reserved.

  • About
  • Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
  • Media
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • About
    • Strategic Advantage
    • Record of Success
    • Testimonials
    • Awards & Recognition
    • Community Involvement
  • Attorneys
    • Richard Warren Mithoff
    • Janie L. Jordan
    • Sherie Potts Beckman
    • Warner V. Hocker
    • David H. Burrow
    • William J. Stradley
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
      • Vehicle Accidents
        • 18 Wheeler Accidents
        • Bicycle Accidents
        • Bus Accidents
        • Boat Accidents
        • Car Accidents
        • Drunk Driving Accident - Dram Shop Lawyer
      • Catastrophic Injury
        • Amputation
        • Burn Injury
        • Neurological Injuries (Brain Injuries)
        • Birth Injury
        • Paralysis
        • Spinal Cord Injuries
      • Aviation Accidents
        • Airplane Crashes
        • Helicopter Crashes
      • Industrial Accidents & Explosions
        • Construction Accidents
        • Heavy Machinery Accidents
      • Offshore Injuries
        • Jones Act Claims
        • Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation
      • Oilfield Accidents
        • Drilling Rig Accidents
        • Gas Truck Accidents
      • Product Liability
        • Auto Product Liability
        • Defective Products
      • Refinery Accidents
        • Chemical Plant Accidents
      • Admiralty & Maritime
      • Medical Malpractice
      • Oil Rig Accidents
      • Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
      • Wrongful Death
    • Commercial Litigation
      • Contract
      • Fraud & Misrepresentation
      • Intellectual Property Litigation
      • Oil & Gas
      • Securities Fraud
  • Media
    • Media Contact
  • Blog
  • Contact