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Injured by a Dangerous Drug or Faulty Medical Device in Houston? We Fight for You.

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When you trust a prescription medication or medical device, you expect it to improve your health, not cause devastating harm. Unfortunately, thousands of individuals in Houston and across the country suffer serious, life-altering injuries and even wrongful death due to pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices that are defective, improperly tested, or dangerously marketed. The consequences can be catastrophic, leading to extensive medical complications, prolonged pain, financial ruin, and profound emotional distress.

En Mostyn Law, nuestros experimentados Houston defective drug and medical device attorneys are dedicated, highly knowledgeable, and skilled. We are committed to holding negligent pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers accountable. With a proven track record in complex mass tort and individual product liability cases, we have the expertise to provide the relentless legal advocacy you need to secure maximum compensation. You can trust us to fight for your rights.

If you or a loved one has experienced serious injury or tragic loss due to a dangerous drug or faulty medical device, we want you to know that you are not alone. At Mostyn Law, we understand the emotional and physical toll these situations can take. Contact us today for a consulta gratuita y sin compromiso. Let us review your case and help you navigate this challenging legal landscape with the care and understanding you deserve.

The Silent Dangers: Why Drugs & Medical Devices Can Cause Harm

The pharmaceutical and medical device industries are heavily regulated, yet products can still reach consumers with dangerous flaws. Injuries often stem from various forms of negligence by manufacturers, including:

  • Inadequate Testing: Rushing a product to market without sufficient clinical trials or long-term safety studies.
  • Manufacturing Defects: Errors during the production process that make a specific batch or unit of the drug or device dangerous.
  • Design Flaws: A fundamental flaw in the product’s design that makes it inherently unsafe, regardless of how it’s manufactured.
  • Failure to Warn: Not adequately warning consumers and medical professionals about known risks or potential side effects through proper labeling.
  • Misleading Marketing/Off-Label Promotion: Promoting a drug or device for unapproved uses, downplaying risks, or exaggerating benefits, leading doctors to prescribe it inappropriately.
  • Contamination: Issues with purity or sterility in the manufacturing process.

When any of these factors lead to harm, it can form the basis of a product liability claim against the responsible parties.

Our Expertise in Defective Drug & Medical Device Litigation

Mostyn Law has a proven history of successfully litigating against some of the largest pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers. We bring vast resources, a national network of experts, and an unwavering commitment to each case we handle for our Houston clients.

Fighting for Victims of Vaginal Mesh Implants

Mostyn Law proudly represents thousands of women across the country, including those here in Houston, who have suffered devastating complications from vaginal mesh implants. These implants, often used to treat common post-childbirth conditions like Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), are typically made of polypropylene.

Unfortunately, many women report severe adverse effects, including:

  • Chronic and debilitating pain
  • Erosion of the mesh into surrounding tissues
  • Infection and inflammation
  • Organ perforation
  • Painful intercourse
  • Urinary incontinence
  • The need for multiple, complex removal or revision surgeries

The increasing number of reported complications prompted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require manufacturers to investigate the causes, ultimately leading to significant product recalls. Our attorneys understand the profound physical and emotional toll these complications take. We are dedicated to advocating for your rights and securing the substantial compensation to address these life-altering injuries.

Advocating for Those Harmed by Risperdal

Our firm also has extensive experience representing thousands of clients affected by Risperdal (Risperidone), an antipsychotic medication manufactured by Johnson & Johnson (J&J). While FDA-approved for specific adult psychiatric conditions, J&J was found to have illegally marketed Risperdal for unapproved “off-label” uses in children, particularly those with mental disabilities like autism, attention deficit disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.

Many adolescent boys who were prescribed Risperdal for these off-label uses experienced significant and often permanent side effects, including:

  • Gynecomastia: Abnormal breast development in males, sometimes requiring painful and costly breast reduction surgery.
  • Significant weight gain.
  • Metabolic issues.

This situation highlighted egregious ethical marketing practices within the pharmaceutical industry. We are deeply committed to helping individuals and families in Houston who have been harmed by the effects of dangerously marketed pharmaceuticals like Risperdal. We have the experience to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

What to Do If You’ve Been Injured by a Defective Drug or Medical Device

The path to justice begins with proactive steps to protect your health and your legal rights:

  1. One of the most important steps you can take is to seek immediate medical attention. If you suspect a drug or device is causing you harm, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue medication without medical advice. Your health is paramount, and medical documentation is critical evidence for your claim. By taking this proactive step, you are protecting your health and your legal rights, and you are in control of your situation.
  2. Keep All Records: Retain all medical records related to your treatment, prescription details, pharmacy receipts, and any correspondence with your doctor or the manufacturer.
  3. Do NOT Alter the Device: If your case involves a medical device, do NOT attempt to remove or alter it if it’s still implanted or in your possession, unless instructed by your doctor for your safety.
  4. Contact a Houston Defective Drug & Medical Device Attorney: Before speaking with pharmaceutical representatives or their insurance companies, consult with Mostyn Law. These entities are not on your side; they aim to minimize liability.

Understanding the Legal Process in Defective Drug and Medical Device Cases

These cases are among the most complex in personal injury law. They require a specialized attorney for several critical reasons:

  • Complex Science & Medicine: Understanding pharmacology, medical procedures, and the specific mechanisms of injury requires a legal team that can interpret highly technical information and work with medical experts.
  • Vast Corporate Resources: Pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers have enormous legal teams and financial resources to defend against claims. You need an equally powerful advocate.
  • Federal Regulations (FDA): These cases often involve navigating intricate FDA regulations, approval processes, and recall procedures.
  • Multi-District Litigation (MDL) / Class Actions: Defective drug and device cases often involve thousands of victims nationwide and are consolidated into MDLs. Your attorney must have experience with these complex, large-scale litigations.
  • Proof of Causation: A significant challenge is proving that the specific drug or device directly caused your injury, rather than a pre-existing condition or other factors.
  • Prescripción: Texas law (and sometimes federal law) imposes strict deadlines on filing these types of lawsuits. Missing this window can permanently bar your claim. It is crucial to act quickly.

Compensation You Can Pursue in a Defective Drug or Device Claim: This can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in some cases, punitive damages.

If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to a defective drug or medical device, you may be entitled to significant compensation for your losses, including:

  • Gastos médicos: Past, present, and future costs related to your injuries, including hospital stays, surgeries, specialist visits, medications, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
  • Pérdida de salarios y capacidad de ganancia: Compensation for income lost due to your inability to work and any future reduction in your earning potential.
  • Dolor y sufrimiento: For physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, and discomfort caused by your injuries.
  • Loss of Quality of Life: Damages for the impact of your injuries on your daily activities, hobbies, and overall enjoyment of life.
  • Disfigurement and Permanent Impairment: Compensation for scarring, loss of bodily function, or permanent disability.
  • Daños y perjuicios por homicidio culposo: If a loved one died due to a defective drug or device, compensation may include funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and emotional distress for surviving family members.

Contact a Top-Rated Houston Defective Drug & Medical Device Attorney Today

The legal battles against large pharmaceutical and medical device corporations are challenging, but you don’t have to face them alone. The Houston defective drug and medical device attorneys at Mostyn Law have the experience, dedication, and resources to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

Take the first step towards recovery and accountability. Your initial consultation is entirely free and confidential. We will review your medical history and the details of your exposure to the drug or device to determine your legal options.

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