With the passage of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act , the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began placing many drugs on a fast-track to approval. In addition, rules have been relaxed allowing pharmaceutical companies to advertise directly to consumers. The faster the drugs enter the marketplace, the less time drug companies and government officials have to fully investigate the side effects of consuming the drugs.

In the meantime, pharmaceutical manufacturers have shown increasing profits for their drugs, yet consumer safety has decreased. The combination of many new prescription and over-the-counter drugs with fast approval has significantly increased the number of serious injuries to consumers.  This has lead to increased numbers of dangerous drugs such as Vioxx, Phen-Phen, Premerin and many others being prescribed to millions of Americans.

There are constantly new drugs on the market with potentially dangerous, and sometimes unknown, side effects. If you, or your loved ones, have had an adverse reaction to a drug, you need to contact a lawyer now to protect your rights. Time is critical in these cases and you must find a lawyer that is experienced and ready to help you. Craig L. Manchik & Associates, P.C. is here to assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve from the pharmaceutical companies.

Explore information on current and upcoming drugs and their side effects from the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.

If you think you have a case, please contact us to evaluate your claim as soon as possible. There are statutes of limitations on every claim, which will bar the matter if not filed before it's expiration. Therefore, prompt attention is required in order to best insure that you receive just compensation for the injuries sustained. If our firm cannot undertake representation of your matter, likely we can direct you to a firm who will properly handle the matter or we will explain, in as much detail as necessary, why we cannot assist you or refer your matter elsewhere.

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