Representing Victims of Dangerous Consumer Products
When we take a drug or use another consumer product, we rely on that product to be reasonably safe — or at least warn us about its potential dangers. Sadly, thousands of people are injured and killed each year by products that either defective or have inherent dangers that we don't know about until it is too late.
At the Burghard Law Firm in Hattiesburg and Brookhaven, we represent people throughout Southern Mississippi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast in products liability cases involving dangerous drugs, recreational vehicles and other consumer products. We also represent family members in cases of wrongful death. We offer a free initial consultation to explain your rights.
Defective Drug and Medical Device Liability
Many drugs and medical devices have known side effects that can cause serious injury or death. Examples include:
- Prescription painkillers such as Percocet and Vicodin that may cause liver damage
- Defective defibrillator leads manufactured by Medtronic which fracture and put patients lives at risk
- Acne medication such as Accutane that is linked to depression and suicidal behavior
- Cholesterol-lowering drug such as Baycol that are linked to muscle disease
Drug manufacturers are required to disclose side effects to consumers so that they can weigh the risks and benefits of using a certain medicine. However, sometimes manufacturers deliberately hide information that could negatively affect a drug's sales.
Consumer Product Liability
Examples of other dangerous consumer products include:
- Defective tires, seat belts and other safety devices on cars
- ATVs and 4-wheelers which cause serious injury and death
- Children's toys that contain lead or chocking hazards
Free Attorney Consultation
For more information, or to schedule an appointment with lawyer Ivan Burghard concerning products liability and your injury, call 866-823-7100 or fill out the contact form on this site.
