Oct 3
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 or request a free consultation online.
“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.
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 or request a free consultation online.
