Dangerous Drug Lawyer
in South Carolina

Dangerous drug lawyer David L. Hood and his co-counsel legal team know how difficult it can be to deal with the immediate and long-term effects of a serious drug-induced injury. 

DANGEROUS DRUG LAWYER FIGHTS FOR YOU!

We Help Victims Who Have Suffered Dire Injuries Due to Prescription Drugs

Do you need an experienced dangerous drug lawyer in South Carolina?

If you or someone you love has been hurt by a dangerous drug, you are not alone. You assume the medication that your doctor has prescribed, and that has been approved by the FDA, will help you. If that drug injures you, you may have a right to sue. The Law Offices of David L. Hood and our co-counsel legal team are skilled with cases involving prescription drugs. Let us fight for you and help you get the payment you deserve!

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What is a dangerous drug?

A dangerous drug is a medicine that causes harm instead of helping you feel better. Some drugs are unsafe because of the way they were made, tested, or sold. Others become dangerous when doctors or drug companies fail to give proper warnings about risks or side effects.

Not all drugs are dangerous, but some (including supplements) have caused serious injuries or even death. These drugs might still be sold in stores or be given by doctors, even after people get hurt.

Types of dangerous drugs

There are many types of drugs that can be harmful, including:

• Prescription drugs – Like opioids, antidepressants, blood pressure medicines or weight-loss pills and blood thinners
• Over-the-counter drugs – Like pain relievers or cold medicine
• Recalled drugs – Medicines that were removed from the market after causing harm
• Medicines or supplements that are causing problems but have not been removed by the FDA yet

Why are some drugs dangerous?

A drug may be dangerous for several reasons, such as:

• Wrong instructions or mislabeled– Labels or doses were incorrect or unclear
• Mixing with other drugs – Some medications can be deadly when taken together
• Hidden harmful side effects – Drug makers knew about risks, but didn’t tell the public
• Lack of testing – The drug was rushed to market without enough safety studies
• False advertising – Drug companies made false claims about what the drug could do

In many cases, the companies that make or sell the drug knew about the danger but chose profits over people.

Dangerous drug injuries

When a drug is unsafe, it can cause serious health problems. These injuries can affect your body, mind, and even your ability to live a normal life. Some side effects happen right away, while others may take months or years to show up. Some typically, result in death.

Here are some of the most common injuries caused by dangerous drugs:

Heart problems

Certain drugs can cause high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, heart attacks, or even heart failure. Some medications, like diet pills or pain relievers, have been linked to serious heart issues—even in people with no past heart problems.

Strokes

Some drugs can lead to blood clots, bleeding in the brain, or sudden strokes. A stroke can cause long-term damage, including problems with speech, movement, and memory.

Liver and kidney damage

Your liver and kidneys help your body get rid of toxins, including medicine. When a drug is too strong or harmful, these organs can get damaged. Signs of liver or kidney damage include yellowing of the skin, dark urine, swelling, or severe pain.

Cancer

Certain medications have been linked to cancers such as bladder cancer, breast cancer, or leukemia. Sometimes, it takes years to find out that a drug causes cancer, which is why regular testing and long-term studies are so important.

Birth defects

If a pregnant woman takes a dangerous drug, it can harm her unborn baby. Some drugs have been connected to birth defects like heart problems, brain damage, or missing limbs. These injuries can change a child’s life forever.

Mental health issues

Some drugs may cause depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or other mental health problems. These effects can be just as serious as physical injuries and should never be ignored.

Bleeding and blood disorders

Blood thinners and other medications may cause internal bleeding, low blood counts, or dangerous clotting. These issues can lead to emergency surgeries or even death.

Seizures or nerve damage

Some drugs affect the brain and nervous system. This can cause seizures, tremors, memory loss, or problems with movement and balance.

Allergic reactions

A strong allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can be deadly. It can cause trouble breathing, swelling, or shock. Even if a drug is common, it can still cause a severe reaction in some people.

Death

Any of the above injuries can result in death

When pharmacists or drug companies make mistakes, real people get hurt. If you or a loved one suffered from any of these injuries after taking a drug, you may be able to file a legal claim.

Dangerous drug lawyer David Hood and his co-counsel legal team can help you fight for justice and get the compensation you deserve. Call us today!

Wrongful death due to dangerous drugs

Losing a loved one is never easy—especially when their death could have been prevented. Sadly, some people die because of dangerous drugs. When a drug causes someone’s death, it may be considered wrongful death under South Carolina law.

No amount of money can bring back your loved one. But a wrongful death claim can help ease the financial burden and hold the guilty parties accountable.

Adverse drug reaction?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets strict standards and practices for drug companies who are required to test the safety of the drugs they produce.If you’ve had an adverse drug reaction, and need to know if your prescription is on the FDA recall list contact the:

FDA recall online info: fda.gov 

By phone: 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)

Who can be held responsible for dangerous drug injuries?

When a drug causes serious harm, someone should be held accountable. Drug injuries are often the result of careless mistakes, lack of testing, or companies putting profits over people. Several parties may be responsible for the injuries you or your loved one suffered:

Pharmacists and pharmacies

Pharmacists are trained to catch drug errors and answer questions about side effects. A pharmacy may be at fault if it:

• Gives the wrong medication or wrong dosage
• Mislabels a drug or dosage
• Fails to check for harmful drug interactions
• Does not provide required warnings

Even a small mistake at the pharmacy can have serious consequences and sometimes, be fatal.

Doctors and prescribing physicians

Doctors must prescribe medications safely and carefully. If a doctor:

• Prescribes the wrong drug
• Ignores known allergies
• Prescribes a drug without warning about side effects
• Gives unsafe drug combinations

—they may be held responsible for medical malpractice. Even trusted doctors can make dangerous and even deadly mistakes.

Hospitals or clinics

Hospitals and clinics must follow safe practices when giving patients drugs. If a patient is given the wrong dose, the wrong drug, or is not monitored properly, the facility itself may be held liable.

Pharmaceutical sales representatives

Sales reps are hired by drug companies to convince doctors to prescribe their products. Sometimes, they give false or incomplete information about a drug’s safety. If a sales rep misleads a doctor and that leads to injury, they may share legal responsibility.

Drug manufacturers

The company that creates and sells the drug is often the main party at fault. These companies must make sure their products are safe before putting them on the market. Sadly, some drug manufacturers:

• Rush a drug through safety testing
• Hide known risks or side effects
• Fail to update warning labels
• Spend more money on advertising than on safety research

If a drug company acts recklessly, they can be sued for putting people in danger.

Testing labs

Before drugs are approved, they must go through lab testing. If a lab makes mistakes during testing or hides bad results, it can contribute to a drug being falsely labeled as safe. These labs may also be responsible for later harm.

Each case is different. That’s why it’s important to speak with a knowledgeable dangerous drug lawyer in South Carolina. At The Law Offices of David L. Hood, we and our co-counsel can investigate your case to find out who is truly at fault—and hold them accountable. Contact your dangerous drug lawyer for your free confidential consultation today!

Compensation for victims of dangerous drugs

If you’ve been hurt by a dangerous drug, you may be able to receive compensation for what you’ve been through. This helps cover your costs and losses, and it holds drug companies and others responsible for their actions.

Every case is different, but many victims of dangerous drugs can recover compensation for a wide range of damages.

If your case is successful, you could get any of the following compensation:

Medical bills

Dangerous drug injuries often lead to expensive medical care. You may be able to recover money for:

• Emergency room visits
• Hospital stays
• Doctor appointments
• Surgery
• Prescription medications
• Physical therapy
• Future medical care

You shouldn’t have to pay for these bills when your injuries weren’t your fault.

Lost wages

If your injuries caused you to miss work, you may be able to receive money for the time you couldn’t earn a paycheck. Some people are hurt so badly they can’t return to their jobs at all. In those cases, you may also get compensation for lost future income.

Pain and suffering

Not all injuries are visible. Dangerous drugs can cause intense pain, emotional distress, and life changes that are hard to put into words. You may be able to get compensation for:

• Physical pain
• Depression or anxiety
• Sleep problems
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Emotional suffering

Pain and suffering damages are meant to recognize how deeply your life has been affected.

Disability or permanent injury

If a dangerous drug leaves you with a long-term or permanent injury, you may get extra compensation. This includes money for changes to your home, job, or daily life—like needing a wheelchair, home health care, or job retraining.

Wrongful death damages

If your loved one died because of a dangerous drug, your family may be able to file a wrongful death claim. Compensation in these cases may include:

• Funeral and burial costs
• Medical bills before death
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of the person’s income and support
• Emotional distress for surviving family members

Punitive damages

In some cases, the drug company’s actions were so reckless or dishonest that the court may award punitive damages. This money is meant to punish the wrongdoers and stop them from harming others in the future.

We fight for maximum compensation

At The Law Offices of David L. Hood, our South Carolina dangerous drug lawyer and his co-counsel legal team know how to calculate the full value of your case. Insurance companies and drug companies may try to offer a quick, low settlement—but you may deserve more, sometimes a lot more.

Call us today for a free consultation. Let us help you fight for the compensation you need and deserve!

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How a South Carolina dangerous drug lawyer can help

Our legal team is here to fight for you. We can:

• Review your medical records
• Investigate the drug and its history
• Gather expert opinions
• File a drug injury lawsuit on your behalf
• Fight for money to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and pain

We are not afraid to go up against big drug companies. You deserve justice.

You only have a limited time to file a claim. If you wait too long, you may lose your right to sue. That’s why it’s important to speak with a South Carolina drug injury lawyer as soon as possible. Call for your free and confidential consultation now!

David L. Hood, Your Dangerous Drug Lawyer in South Carolina

Many people in South Carolina suffer serious side effects from medications that were supposed to help them. At The Law Offices of David L. Hood, our dangerous drug lawyer and co-counsel legal team help victims hold pharmacies, drug companies and others accountable.

Attorney Hood and his co-counsel team have the resources and skills to defend your rights against the big drug companies. We have built strong relationships with a group of qualified medical experts who assist us with your case. Let us put our over 30 years’ experience to work for you and your family!

You don’t have to fight this battle alone. We care about helping victims and families across South Carolina. We offer free consultations, and you don’t pay us unless we win your case.

Our firm can be reached by phone, email, text or chat 24/7. It’s important to gather the evidence as soon as possible, so don’t wait!