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Someone who is unwell or wishes to improve their health is likely to consider taking medication of some sort, either prescribed by a doctor or bought from a pharmacy but if the drug is unsuitable for the condition for which it is sought, it may be possible to make a product liability compensation claim for any harm suffered.
Before any new drug is deemed safe for human use in the UK, it is subject to many reports and tests to check for unwanted side-effects as well as the ability to help the condition for which it has been prepared.
The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is responsible for approving the general distribution and use of any new treatment. Its recommendations are then followed by doctors and health authorities in putting forward drugs which may be better than existing remedies.
Although this is a rigorous system and it can often be years before a new drug is available for prescribing, sometimes the full consequences of the continued use of a particular medicine have not been realised.
This was true with the tragic case of Thalidomide victims in the 1960s whose mothers were prescribed the drug to relieve their morning sickness while pregnant but, sadly, a side-effect which was unknown at the time, resulted in their children being born with genetically malformed limbs.
Since then, drug testing has been made even more thorough in the Western World but, with the advent of the internet, supplies of drugs which, potentially, are less safe, can be bought cheaply, easily and anonymously by anyone, anywhere.
Obviously, it is up to the buyer to beware of potential risks when buying over the internet but fraudulent suppliers of fake medicines will do their best to try to pretend the pills, creams or powders are just as effective and safe to use as the standard prescription drugs.
If the damage caused to the buyer is restricted to a financial loss then complaint needs to be made through trading standards officers and, if appropriate, redress sought through civil courts. However, if the buyer has suffered actual harm as a result of taking the defective medicinal item then a product liability claim may succeed and suitable compensation awarded.
YouClaim solicitor for product liability compensation
A solicitor experienced in achieving damages for product liability claims will be able to advise on the likelihood of the success of a case once the circumstances have been assessed.
If someone has been injured through no fault of their own because of neglect, carelessness, ignorance or deliberate actions of another person or organisation, they may be entitled to redress.
The personal injury lawyers who work with YouClaim have a good success rate in helping achieve justice and suitable payments for their clients, many of whom are assisted under the no win no fee system, meaning they keep 100% of all compensation awarded without deduction.
All our work is monitored by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to ensure the highest professional standards but this is combined with straightforward methods resulting in swift and efficient resolution of claims.
To find out more about our specialist product liability compensation service, you can call YouClaim on 0800 10 757 95 or complete the enquiry form on this webpage and we'll contact you.
