Drug and medical device recall attorneys

Drug recalls affect millions

A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report shows 40 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug and that one in six is on at least three prescription medications for symptoms related to everything from acne and arthritis to cancer and cholesterol. As far as medical devices go, it’s next to impossible to determine how many patients use them. In some cases, especially where new drugs and devices are concerned, patient safety can take a back seat to manufacturers’ drive to earn dollars. That’s where a hard-working drug and device recall lawyer like those at Elk & Elk comes in handy.

One study, released in the Journal of the American Medical Association, shows more than 100,000 people die each year in the U.S. from adverse reactions to properly-prescribed, U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved medication. Another 2.2 million Americans suffer non-fatal but serious reactions to prescription drugs. With this many prescription drug-related injuries and deaths, you’ve got to question how some of these drugs ever get approved.

What’s even scarier is the rising number of medical devices recalled annually. In 2008 alone, there were nearly 2,500 medical devices recalled, the FDA reported. That was almost double the number from 2007 and a 164-percent increase over the number or devices recalled in 2000. With numbers like these, the medical device scene is a scary one. But if you or someone you know has been injured by a defective medical device or a recalled drug, you don’t have to face the aftermath alone.

At Elk & Elk, our dedicated team of lawyers, paralegals, doctors, nurses, economists, accountants, analysts, accident reconstruction specialists and other experts has become well known for fighting hard to get to the truth and prove the merit of our clients’ cases. Our top priority is helping average Americans protect their rights and get their lives back on track. We spare no expense to find the facts and get our clients the compensation they deserve.

If you, a loved one or someone you know has been harmed by a recalled drug or defective medical device, you need the help of a proficient, experienced and determined law firm with the experience and resources to prove your case. Give Elk & Elk the opportunity to show you what a difference a law firm with our experience and resources can make in your life. We offer free, no-obligation telephone consultation at 1-800-ELK-OHIO 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. We also offer a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation form here. With the drug recall attorneys at Elk & Elk, there’s never a fee unless we have a successful outcome for you, and we’re here ‘round the clock.