The mass torts lawyers of Gordon & Doner represent large numbers of individuals harmed by pharmaceutical companies and the drugs they manufacture. Handling and trying cases involving hundreds or thousands of claimants requires a certain degree of coordination, management and resources. Without counsel experienced in mass tort litigation, one could quickly become overwhelmed.
Every year, hundreds of new drugs are approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the marketplace, and used by thousands of patients suffering from a variety of ailments. Sometimes, a drug is released to the public and is later found to be dangerous – causing serious injuries and, in some instances, death. This may occur because clinical trials usually are not large enough to determine increased risks for contracting rare diseases, when drugs are prescribed to the wrong patients or when co-prescribed with other drugs.
Some drugs have dangerous side effects, while others have the potential to cause long-term damage. These drugs are often the subjects of later recalls. While the FDA plays a regulatory role in approving and monitoring their safety after approval of a drug, the manufacturer is ultimately liable for any injuries from their medications.
At Gordon & Doner, our lawyers work to protect people from further harm by these dangerous drugs by holding manufacturers accountable for the drugs’ adverse side effects. Because so many people are affected by a drug recall, it could be difficult and costly for individuals to bring lawsuits. In these situations, those affected are allowed to participate in large-scale lawsuits known as mass torts.
Although clients are individually represented in mass tort cases, the system allows for consolidation and streamlining by allowing lawyers for numerous clients to "pool" discovery. Numerous witness depositions and document gathering can be conducted once, with the information centralized and shared among the parties for each individual trial or settlement negotiation.
There are several other distinct features that distinguish mass torts from other personal injury claims:
- Mass torts involve large numbers of claims that are associated with a single product.
- Despite the number of claimants, there is a commonality of factual and legal issues.
- There is a value interdependence between the different claims.
Gordon & Doner attorneys have the experience necessary to handle the sophisticated legal matters and procedures involved in this practice area. We believe that when a dangerous product is released to the public and causes serious injuries, the injured deserve full compensation – for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more.
From Avandia to Zicam, if you or a loved one has suffered an injury, illness or death that may be related to a dangerous drug, it is imperative that you contact your physician immediately -- then contact us
The legal professionals at Gordon & Doner, P.A will help you decide your best course of action and we will develop the best legal strategy for demonstrating your mass tort drug litigation claim. Please contact us for a free, no-obligation, and confidential consultation. Please complete our online contact form or call us toll free at 1-800-659-1159.
