Prescription medications are meant to help you heal, not make your condition worse or create new, life-threatening complications. Yet every year, patients across Nebraska experience serious injuries, illnesses, and long-term health problems because a drug manufacturer failed to properly test a medication, disclose known dangers, or warn doctors and patients of significant risks.
At Friedman Law Offices, our product liability lawyers represent individuals and families harmed by unsafe medications. From our office in Lincoln, we help clients across the state understand their rights, investigate potential drug defects, and pursue compensation from pharmaceutical companies that put profits ahead of people.
In recent years, several major national drug recalls have affected patients throughout Lincoln and the greater Lancaster County area, highlighting how Nebraska residents are just as vulnerable to dangerous pharmaceutical products as patients anywhere else in the country.
If you or a loved one suffered complications after taking a prescription or over-the-counter medication, contact us for a free consultation. You pay no attorney’s fees unless we make a recovery for you.
Why Dangerous Drug Cases Are Different
Dangerous drug claims fall under product liability law, but they are uniquely complex. Unlike a defective appliance or vehicle part, a medication goes through doctors, pharmacies, and regulatory pathways before ever reaching you. Holding the correct parties accountable requires:
- Reviewing extensive medical records
- Understanding drug interactions and adverse-event patterns
- Analyzing clinical trials, FDA warnings, and manufacturer disclosures
- Consulting with medical experts
- Investigating whether the manufacturer concealed risks
Common Dangerous Drug Cases
We pursue claims involving many types of unsafe medications and pharmaceutical products, including but not limited to:
Heart and Blood Pressure Medications
- Contamination issues (e.g., carcinogenic impurities)
- Dangerous interactions or undisclosed side effects
- Sudden cardiac complications
Diabetes Medications
- Drugs linked to ketoacidosis, organ failure, amputations, or cancer
- Medications recalled due to contamination or dosing errors
Pain Medications
- Prescription opioids leading to addiction, overdose, or organ damage
- NSAIDs and other pain relievers linked to strokes, heart attacks, or internal bleeding
Antibiotics
- Fluoroquinolones and other antibiotics associated with nerve damage, tendon rupture, or severe gastrointestinal complications
Medications for Autoimmune or Inflammatory Conditions
- Severe immune reactions
- Increased cancer risks
- Organ damage or life-threatening infections
Gastrointestinal Medications
- Acid reducers and similar drugs linked to cancer risks or contamination issues
Drugs Under Investigation or Recall
Friedman Law Offices stays up to date on FDA safety alerts, national investigations, and recent recalls, so Nebraskans can understand whether a medication that harmed them is undergoing broader scrutiny.
Warning Signs a Drug May Have Caused Your Injury
Many people do not initially realize a medication may be the source of their decline in health. You may have a claim if you experienced:
- Hospitalization shortly after starting a new medication
- A diagnosis of a serious condition that’s been linked to certain drugs
- Unexpected or severe side effects you weren’t warned about
- Worsening of the very condition the drug was meant to treat
- A complication your doctor cannot easily explain
If any of these sounds familiar, we can help investigate whether the medication is responsible.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Dangerous Drug Case?
Depending on the circumstances, several parties may share responsibility for a drug-related injury:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Drug companies may be liable when they:
- Fail to properly test medications
- Hide known risks
- Release unsafe formulations
- Fail to issue timely warnings or recalls
Distributors and Third-Party Testing Labs
Companies that handle production, packaging, or testing may also play a role in contamination or improper dosing issues.
Pharmacies
While most pharmacies operate responsibly, errors in instructions, labeling, or dispensing can contribute to serious harm.
Our team evaluates every link in the chain of distribution to identify all potentially liable parties.
Types of Defects in Dangerous Drug Cases
Dangerous drug claims generally fall into one of these categories:
Design Defects
The medication’s formula or chemical makeup is inherently unsafe, even when manufactured correctly.
Manufacturing Defects
A problem occurs during production, packaging, or distribution, resulting in contamination, incorrect ingredients, or inconsistent doses.
Failure to Warn (Marketing Defects)
The manufacturer failed to provide clear warnings, proper usage instructions, or full disclosure of known risks.
Each theory requires different evidence and expert testimony. We can explain what applies to your situation during your consultation.
How Dangerous Drugs Harm Patients
The consequences of an unsafe medication can range from mild to catastrophic. We frequently see injuries involving:
- Organ damage (kidneys, liver, heart)
- Stroke or heart attack
- Nerve damage
- Severe infections
- Immune system complications
- Cancer diagnoses linked to certain medications
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Dangerous drug interactions
- Life-threatening allergic reactions
- Permanent disability
- Wrongful death
These injuries often require extensive medical treatment, long-term care, or permanent lifestyle changes.
What to Do if You Suspect a Dangerous Drug Caused Your Injury
Taking the right steps early can protect your health and your legal rights:
- Seek Medical Treatment Immediately: Tell your doctor everything you’re experiencing and follow their guidance.
- Do Not Stop Taking a Medication Without Consulting a Doctor: Abruptly stopping certain medications can be dangerous.
- Save the Medication and Packaging: Keep the bottle, instructions, receipts, and pharmacy paperwork.
- Document Your Symptoms and Medical Visits: A written record helps establish timelines and patterns.
- Avoid Talking With Drug Companies or Insurers: They may try to downplay the risk or pressure you into a quick settlement.
- Contact a Nebraska Dangerous Drug Lawyer: The sooner we can begin reviewing your medical history and the medication involved, the better.
Where Lincoln Patients Commonly Seek Care After Drug Reactions
Many Lincoln residents begin treatment for adverse drug reactions at local facilities such as:
- Bryan Medical Center (East or West Campus)
- CHI Health St. Elizabeth
- Lincoln urgent care facilities
These providers can evaluate drug-related complications, order lab testing, and help determine whether the medication contributed to your condition.
Compensation Available in a Dangerous Drug Claim
Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills (past and future)
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability or impairment
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages (for qualifying family members)
Every case is unique. Our team will evaluate the full impact of the drug-related injury on your life and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Why Nebraskans Choose Friedman Law Offices
Friedman Law Offices has served Nebraska families since 1962. Patients harmed by dangerous medications trust us because:
- We Know Nebraska: Our firm is deeply rooted in Lincoln and has decades of experience helping people across the state, from Omaha to rural communities.
- We Understand Complex Drug Litigation: These cases require medical knowledge, expert testimony, and a thorough investigation into pharmaceutical practices.
- We Provide Personal Attention: You are more than a case number. We’ll take the time to understand your story and guide you through every step.
- We Work on a Contingency Fee Basis: You pay nothing upfront and no attorney’s fees unless we recover money for you.
- We Are Highly Respected: Friedman Law Offices holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, based on peer review by judges and attorneys. (This rating reflects general professional excellence and is not a guarantee of future results.)
Contact Our Team Today
If a medication caused serious complications, illness, or the loss of a loved one, you deserve answers, and you deserve justice.
Contact Friedman Law Offices for a free consultation. We’ll listen to your story, review your medications and medical history, and explain your legal options.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. We’re here to help every step of the way.