Defective Drug Attorneys in South Carolina

If you or a loved one has been injured or even killed as a result of a defective drug, you may have a product liability claim against the drug company or manufacturer.  The Strom Law Firm, L.L.C. is a leader in the consumer protection battle against dangerous prescription drugs and medical devices. Contact our South Carolina defective drug lawyers as soon as possible so that we can begin taking steps to preserve evidence and your claim immediately.

It is the drug manufacturer’s responsibility to authorize and perform the appropriate tests before submitting the drug to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval. That company must also include and warn of any potential side effects on the label, so consumers are fully aware of the risks.

The pharmaceutical industry develops many life-saving medications and medical devices each year. However, in a race to get their drugs and/or devices to market, many pharmaceutical companies ignore or do not anticipate the side effects of medications or medical devices that later lead to injury and even death.

Every year, approximately 200,000 Americans die from prescription defective drug reactions. While the U.S. government pours billions of dollars into illegal drug interdiction every year, more Americans die from legal, prescription drugs than illegal ones. You can find the latest news on defective medical devices, defective drugs, and drug recall information by visiting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s web site.

🔬 Defective Drug Statistics – U.S. Overview

🚨 General Impact

• Each year, over 1.3 million people are injured due to medication errors, including the use of defective or dangerous drugs.

• FDA drug recalls have steadily increased, with more than 400 drugs recalled annually in recent years.

📦 Drug Recalls

• According to the FDA:

  • Class I recalls (the most serious, involving risk of death or serious injury) made up about 5-10% of all drug recalls.

  • Class II recalls (temporary or medically reversible harm) are the most common, making up over 70% of recalls.

• 2023 Example: The FDA reported over 70 Class I drug recalls, many involving contamination or mislabeling.

💊 High-Profile Defective Drugs

• Drugs like Zantac, Vioxx, Talc-based products, and Tepezza have been linked to serious side effects including cancer, heart attacks, or hearing loss.

• Mass torts involving these drugs often involve thousands of plaintiffs nationwide.

⚖️ Legal & Financial Impact

• Pharmaceutical companies have paid billions in settlements:

  • Purdue Pharma (opioids): Over $4.5 billion in settlements.

  • GSK (Avandia, Paxil): Over $3 billion in fines and settlements.

• In defective drug lawsuits, plaintiffs may be eligible for compensation covering medical expenses, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.

📈 Adverse Drug Events (ADEs)

• More than 2 million serious ADEs are reported in the U.S. each year.

• ADEs cause approximately 100,000 deaths annually, making them a leading cause of death in the U.S.

Call the Strom Law Firm Today!

If you or a loved one have been injured or died as a result of a dangerous prescription drug, over the counter medication, herbal supplement, vitamin, or defective medical device, you need an experienced pharmaceutical liability law firm which is able to stand up for your rights and seek justice on your behalf.