West Virginia Defective Drug Attorney

Medical Device Recall Lawyer Charleston

The Law Office of The Bell Law Firm, PLLC

The sad truth is, giant pharmaceuticals companies have put the public at risk by bringing dangerous or defective products to market. In the case of Merck's drug recall of Vioxx, Merck's own studies indicated Vioxx led to an increased risk for heart attack and blood clotting. More recently, Lilly urged doctors to treat elderly patients suffering from dementia with Zyprexa, an unapproved antipsychotic drug. Even though Lilly's own documents indicated the drug was ineffective in treating elderly patients with dementia, Lilly encouraged its use anyway. According to unsealed documents, death rates among older dementia patients taking Zyprexa was significantly higher than those that did not.

If a dangerous drug or defective medical device has caused you serious injury, The Bell Law Firm, PLLC can explain your legal options and prepare your case for trial. Working with nationally recognized medical experts, engineers, and technicians, we work to establish fault on the part of manufacturers and demand financial compensation for our clients.

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Don't be intimidated by big pharmaceuticals companies. Put the law in your hands - contact defective drug attorneys at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC today. Located in Charleston, we represent clients throughout West Virginia, including Huntington, Parkersburg, Bluefield, Williamson, Morgantown, and Fairmont.

Dangerous Drugs

Although many people have suffered serious adverse side effects from a number of drugs, the personal injury attorneys at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC represent clients in cases involving various drugs, including the following:

Transvaginal Mesh: A July 2011 Safety Communication issued by the FDA, entitled "Serious Complications Associated with Transvaginal Placement of Surgical Mesh in Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse," indicates that the use of vaginal mesh can result in permanent and life-altering side effects.
Actos: Lawsuits filed recently are alleging that there is a link between the diabetes drug Actos and bladder cancer.
Pradaxa: In a Safety Communication dated December 7, 2011, the FDA stated that it is currently evaluating post-marketing reports of serious bleeding events in patients taking Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate). While bleeding is a known complication of blood thinning medications, the FDA wishes to determine if life threatening bleeding complications occur more commonly with Pradaxa than would be expected.
Topamax Recall: If you were pregnant and took Topamax your child may also suffer from other congenital birth defects, including spina bifida, genital birth defects, limb malformations, hypospadias, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), craniofacial defects, heart defects, lung defects, neural tube defects.
Trasylol® (aprotinin): If you have had heart surgery, then suffered from kidney failure and dialysis, you may have been treated with Trasylol®, a drug administered during heart surgeries which studies have shown to potentially cause post-surgical kidney failure requiring dialysis.
ReNu: Bausch & Lomb asks retailers to pull ReNu because of risk. The maker of a contact lens solution linked to a potentially blinding eye infection on Thursday warned consumers not to use the product and asked retailers to pull it from their shelves.
Bard: On March 31, 2006 the Food and Drug Administration updated a previous Class 1 Recall notice from December 22, 2005 regarding the Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch. These devices were used to repair ventral hernias caused by thinning or stretching of scar tissue that occurs around incisions after surgery.
Zelnorm: As of March 30, 2007, the FDA has notified healthcare professionals and patients that Novartis has agreed to discontinue marketing Zelnorm, a drug used for the short-term treatment of women with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and for patients younger than 65 years of age with chronic constipation.
Gadolinium: The FDA requests product warning labeling on MRI/MRA contrast agents containing Gadolinium due to risk of potentially life-threatening disease in kidney patients.
Ketek: Antibiotic Ketek Linked to Severe Liver Injury, Including Jaundice, Hepatitis and Liver Failure:
Injectable Colchicine Recall: The drug manufacturer ApothCure's Colchicine may be putting the public at risk of several severe side effects.
Pre-Filled Heparin and Saline Syringes Recall: The United States Food and Drug Administration announced a nationwide recall of B.Braun and Sierra Pre-Filled Heparin and Saline Syringes. Merck and Schering-Plough's drug Vytorin may be putting the public at risk of several severe side effects.
Fentanyl Transdermal Patch Recall: Actavis Inc. announced a nationwide recall of certain lots of Fentanyl transdermal system CII Patches sold in the United States and labeled with an Abrika or Actavis label. The product may have a fold-over defect which can cause the patch to leak and expose patients or caregivers directly to the fentanyl gel.
Unapproved Over The Counter Drugs Marketed For The Prevention and Treatment of STDs: The products are marketed under the names Tetrasil, Genisil, Aviralex, OXi-MED, Imulux, Beta-mannan, Micronutrient, Qina, and SlicPlus.
Singulair Alert: The possible association between the use of Singulair and behavior/mood changes, suicidality (suicidal thinking and behavior) and suicide.
Digitek Recall - Digitek (digoxin tablets) - Class I Recall Because Tablets May Contain Twice The Approved Level Of Active Ingredient
Vioxx
Bextra
Acutane
Celebrex
Baycol
Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch

Symptoms and Dangerous Side Effects

While an examination from a qualified physician is necessary, as well as a review of your medical records, the following symptoms are associated with harmful side effects caused by these drugs:

Stroke
Angina
Suicide
Depression
Heart attack
High blood pressure
Gastro-intestinal problems

Contact Dangerous Drug Attorneys at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC

Pharmaceuticals companies are not invincible. Our attorneys understand how to use available research, medical evidence, and internal company reports to expose when a pharmaceuticals company knew a drug was dangerous and the steps they failed to take to protect the public. If you or a family member have suffered serious medical complications due to a dangerous drug, contact personal injury lawyers at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.