When you depend on medication to relieve troubling health symptoms, and it worsens your condition or leads to additional health concerns instead, you could be eligible for monetary recovery. Experienced personal injury lawyers and other legal professionals from our team will manage your case, deal with the insurance company so you don’t have to, and assign a financial value to your medical care, lost wages, and ongoing pain and suffering.
At Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., our dangerous or defective drug lawyers serving Levittown, NY, fight hard to build compelling cases for our clients. We will start by listening to your case with compassion to understand and document the medication error’s impact on your life and your ability to care for yourself. We also see to it that all written, verbal, and electronic communications are handled, as well as ensure prompt filing of your case.
- Calculating the Types and Amounts of Your Recoverable Damages
- Determining Who Is Responsible for Your Damages
- Your Case Is Subject to Filing Deadlines in Levittown, NY
- What It Means to Trust Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., to Represent You
- Call Our Personal Injury Team Today
Calculating the Types and Amounts of Your Recoverable Damages
Recovering from the physical damage of a dangerous or defective drug can require additional medication, surgical intervention, and lengthy physical and psychological therapy. Our team of dedicated advocates will fight for the following recoverable damages on your behalf:
- Current and ongoing medical expenses: This includes any bills from your doctor, hospitalizations, or medications. It also includes any rehabilitative care you might need, such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech therapy. In addition, you can seek compensation for projected expenses of future medical care.
- Disability costs: If your injuries leave you with a permanent disability, there may be costs to make adjustments to your life. This includes the purchase of wheelchairs, adapted vehicles, in-home care, or any other costs you incurred because of your disability. These losses can be included in your claim.
- Current and ongoing loss of wages: If you were unable to work while you recovered from your injuries, you could receive compensation for lost wages. If you are unable to return to work at all or in the same capacity, you can demand compensation for lost future wages as well. If you own your own business and are losing profits while you recover, those losses can also be included in your claim.
- Pain and suffering: You may be entitled to receive compensation for any pain or anguish you feel because of your injuries. The amount of compensation you could receive for pain and suffering varies because each case has different circumstances. Our attorneys will be able to calculate the value of your pain and suffering damages.
- Emotional distress: If your injuries have left you with any type of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder, you can include emotional distress in your claim. This also includes if you are having trouble sleeping or if your enjoyment of life has been lowered. If you are experiencing such symptoms, it is best to consult with a mental health professional. Ideally, treatment with such a care provider will not only lead to alleviation of your suffering, but it will also document what you are going through as per the clinical observation of a licensed professional in support of your claims.
- Lasting physical impairment: Any costs associated with a lasting physical impairment can be included in your claim.
- Lasting physical disfigurement: If you have a physical disfigurement, any emotional or physical damages this causes can be included in your claim.
These damages are classified as economic or non-economic damages. Economic damages are verified monetary losses, such as medical expenses, disability costs, and lost income. Non-economic losses are subjective, non-monetary losses that include pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
When our attorneys calculate your damages, we assess their value based on the financial, physical, and mental harm they caused. Medical and pharmaceutical experts are also consulted as they can validate and strengthen your case.
Could I Seek Damages for Wrongful Death?
If your loved one passed away because of dangerous or defective drugs, we first want to extend our sincerest condolences. We understand how difficult this type of loss may be.
Our attorneys will be determined to get justice for your loved one who passed away, as well as your family. It is a privilege for us to be able to fight for the surviving family members of wrongful death victims
For a free legal consultation with a Dangerous Drugs lawyer serving Levittown, call (516) 932-0400
Determining Who Is Responsible for Your Damages
In personal injury cases, you are entitled to seek compensation from the party whose negligence, recklessness, or carelessness caused your injuries. For instance, in dangerous drug cases, potentially liable parties include:
- Health care professionals
- Medical facilities
- Mental health professionals
- Pharmacies and pharmacists
- Drug manufacturers
When you hire our firm, you are relieved of the burdens and anxiety associated with having to identify the at-fault party on your own. Our team will investigate your case to determine whether your injuries occurred due to a:
- Misdiagnosis
- Missed diagnosis
- Prescription error
- Medication error
- Dosage discrepancy
- A dangerous/unsafe drug with risks that were not disclosed
Our team of legal professionals will manage your case from beginning to end and work hard to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
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Your Case Is Subject to Filing Deadlines in Levittown, NY
When you pursue the at-fault party for financial recovery, the state will impose a filing deadline. It will determine how much time you have to file your lawsuit, which varies depending on the outcome of your injuries and their initial cause. For example, the applicable statute of limitations for a dangerous or defective drug could be:
- New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214: The personal injury statute of limitations generally applies to those harmed by a dangerous medication.
- Estates, Powers & Trusts § 5-4.1: The wrongful death statute of limitations is relevant for the surviving family members of fatal injury victims
- New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214-A: The medical malpractice statute of limitations applies when a medical professional’s actions contributed to the injuries.
In cases like these, the effective date can be difficult to pinpoint—you may not remember the exact day you purchased or first took the medication. After investigating the case, our team will define the statute of limitations, determine when the statutory clock starts running, explain the risks involved if the statute expires before you file a lawsuit, and if time remains, propose an action plan to protect your rights before it is too late.
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What It Means to Trust Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., to Represent You
Patients injured by harmful drugs in Levittown, NY, are entitled to hold the contributing party accountable. We want to help you collect compensation from them for your injuries and related expenses. Our law firm’s dangerous or defective drug lawyers will build an effective case while:
- Providing you with timely updates
- Identifying all potentially liable parties
- Handling relevant case communication
- Compiling and organizing your evidence
- Determining the monetary value of your case
Expert witnesses will also be located and consulted with on your behalf. Your compensation case is of the greatest importance, so our team will never stop fighting for you or building a comprehensive evidence file. Expert witnesses that could be useful to your case include medical experts, vocational rehabilitation specialists, life care planners, and economists. Each of these experts has a different set of expertise that could be helpful to your case.
We Will Handle the Negotiation Process
The evidence file we compile in most personal injury cases is more likely to lead to an insurance settlement than a trial. Our team will represent you during the settlement process by:
- Fielding each monetary offer
- Presenting each offer to you
- Advising you on its pros and cons
Ultimately, the final decision to accept or reject a settlement is yours to make. If you do not find any offers acceptable to cover your damages, depending upon the particular circumstances of your case, our team will prepare your evidence for court and represent you throughout the trial process.
Our team is passionate about advocating for clients injured by dangerous or defective drugs. Our multilingual staff will offer to assist in Spanish, Greek, Bengali, Tamil, and Kannada or make arrangements to make you optimally comfortable if some other language is required.
See What Others Say About Working With Our Team
When clients turn to us for legal service and support, we go to bat for the compensation they deserve. Satisfied clients we have represented in the past have said:
- “I am truly impressed with the professionalism and integrity of this firm. I will highly recommend them to anyone as my experience was absolutely phenomenal. If I could give them a 10-star review, I would!” – Claudio Guzman
- “I wasn’t referred by anyone to this firm. I searched the web and read the reviews so I chose to make an appointment. I will say from day one it has been an amazing experience.” – William Whitaker
You can read more testimonials, recommendations, and referrals on our client reviews page and learn more about our commitment to providing an outstanding client experience.
What Is the Cost of a Lawyer?
At our firm, we offer free consultations to review your case. During this call, we will discuss how we can help you. We will also discuss a fee agreement so you are aware of our costs from the beginning. The lawyers at our firm understand dangerous and defective drug injuries can be costly and cause financial hardship. We want to be transparent with our fees from the beginning so you know the costs associated with your lawsuit.
Our attorneys have recovered over $250 million for our past clients who have been injured. We will work tirelessly to fight for your right to receive compensation for your injuries.
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If you or someone you love in Levittown, NY, suffered health concerns due to a defective or dangerous medication, a lawyer at our firm will fight for your financial recovery. Find out how hard our law firm will fight for you by calling our team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., today. Your free consultation awaits.
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