Nationwide Defective Drugs Attorneys
Injured By a Dangerous Drug?
At Lyons & Simmons, LLP, we stay on top of the issues our clients face. We represent plaintiffs seeking compensation for injuries from defective and dangerous drugs. Our Dallas defective drug lawyers represents clients in product liability litigation throughout the United States, and we employ an expansive bank of resources to develop solid strategies that our clients may rely upon.
$1 Billion in Verdicts & Settlements Since 2023
When the Result Means Everything®, trust our award-winning trial team with a proven track record in high-exposure, catastrophic personal injury matters nationwide.
Why Choose Lyons & Simmons for Your Defective Drug Case?
Customized Legal Strategies
No two cases are exactly alike. We provide each of our clients with customized legal strategies and litigation solutions tailored to their unique needs in defective drug cases.
Aggressive Representation
Our highly skilled trial lawyers are fearless about going to battle for our clients. When pharmaceutical companies push back, we push back harder. We are determined to end your case with the best possible result.
National Reputation
Our firm has successfully tried life-altering wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout Texas and nationwide. We have earned a reputation for taking on—and winning—complex, high-exposure pharmaceutical liability cases.
Proven Trial Experience
Many lawyers today rarely see the inside of a courtroom. Our trial lawyers have real-world courtroom experience across complex personal injury matters and high-exposure disputes against major pharmaceutical companies.
Award-Winning Legal Team
Lyons & Simmons attorneys have been awarded the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association's prestigious John Howie Award for their successful pursuit of justice in the face of adversity. We view our cases and the representation of our clients as a tremendous responsibility that deserves skill, precision, diligence, respect, compassion, and dignity.
We Never Rest on Our Laurels
At Lyons & Simmons, LLP, you will find a team of results-driven professionals who demonstrate mastery of the law and facts for every client on every matter. We are uniquely positioned to help you win.
Understanding Pharmaceutical Drug Liability
When consumers are injured by a defective drug, the consequences can be serious and life-altering. Products liability lawsuits are commonly based on pharmaceutical drug liability, and understanding your rights is crucial to obtaining the compensation you deserve.
Drug manufacturers may be responsible when their drug injures a consumer, but additional parties may also be liable for the harm suffered by the victim depending on the circumstances. The legal landscape surrounding pharmaceutical liability is complex, which is why having experienced legal representation is essential.
Manufacturer Responsibilities and Duties
In general, manufacturers of drugs have a duty to test drugs and medicines before they are offered to the public based on guidelines and industry standards provided by the Food and Drug Administration. The duties shared by drug manufacturers include:
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive testing of drugs and medicines before public release, following FDA guidelines and industry standards.
Warning Obligations
Generally, drug manufacturers must warn of known dangers of the drug but are not required to warn of unknown dangers.
Ongoing Monitoring
A continuing duty to provide updates concerning known adverse effects of a drug as new information becomes available.
Adequate Warnings
In some circumstances, if the medicine provides adequate warnings, the manufacturer may have a defense to claims brought by injured consumers.
Legal Complexities in Pharmaceutical Cases
The liabilities and responsibilities of drug manufacturers can be complex. Because of the complexities associated with pharmaceutical liability, it is important for both injured victims and manufacturers to understand the legal process. There can be different theories upon which to bring a claim for damages and different methods of defending against a pharmaceutical liability claim.
Our Approach to Defective Drug Cases
We strive to maximize the best possible outcomes our clients may hope to achieve. Defective drugs may cause life-altering injuries and even death. When our clients suffer from the negligence of pharmaceutical companies, we take an aggressive approach to obtaining the compensation they deserve for all damages and recovery.
When an individual has been injured by a defective drug, it is important that they understand pharmaceutical liability and the options and protections that may be available to them. Damages due to a defective drug can be serious, but legal options are available to help with the challenges faced by victims.
Trying a case in court, setting it up for success from the start, fighting for the ultimate verdict – these are practices many attorneys shy away from; but not at Lyons & Simmons, LLP. We are trial lawyers who step into a case and adapt ourselves to the unique needs of the situation at hand.
No Upfront Costs
We do not charge upfront fees when representing plaintiffs. We take on all costs of litigation. Our defective drugs attorneys in Dallas handle all legal aspects of our injured clients' cases in effort to help obtain a favorable resolution. We are an award-winning firm of plaintiff's trial attorneys who provide innovative and tenacious representation to every client regardless of your economic status or personal circumstances.
We don't just settle cases, we are always prepared for battle. Contact us today for a free consultation about your defective drug case. Call us at (844) 297-8898.
Our Case Results
When the Result Means Everything, Trust Our Team
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$860 Million Wrongful Death: Crane Collapse
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$109.5 Million Gas Explosion: Burn Injuries
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$70 Million Wrongful Death: Negligent Security / Operations
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$60 Million Wrongful Death: Worksite Explosion
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$37.5 Million Wrongful Death: Trucking Crash
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$33.1 Million Wrongful Death: Oilfield Accident
Why Choose Lyons & Simmons?
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Customized Legal Strategies
No two cases are exactly alike. We provide each of our clients with customized legal strategies and litigation solutions tailored to their unique needs.
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Aggressive Representation
Our highly skilled trial lawyers are fearless about going to battle for our clients. When the opposition pushes back, we push back harder. We are determined to end your case with the best possible result.
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A National Reputation
Our firm has successfully tried life-altering wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout Texas and nationwide. We have earned a reputation for taking on—and winning—complex, high-exposure cases.
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Client-Focused Attention
As a boutique law firm, you receive personalized attention from attorneys with the resources you would expect from a large law firm. Our mission is to provide representation on par with, if not better than, that of any corporation and give you the best chance to win in the civil justice system.