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If you have suffered serious harm caused by a defective drug, contact a drug recall lawyer at Ratzan Weissman & Boldt. We know you have many questions, and we will give you the answers you deserve.

Before a new drug can be sold to the public, it is put through a process called “clinical trials” where the drug is tested for safety, efficacy, toxicity and harmful side effects. Once approved, and long after the drug is on the market, the drug manufacturer must continue to monitor the drug to make sure it remains safe.

Because of such measures, we expect our medications to be safe and effective. The truth is many medications on the market today are unsafe. Defective drugs cause thousands of tragic injuries and fatalities every year.

The drug recall lawyers at Ratzan Weissman & Boldt have considerable experience litigating cases nationwide on behalf of people injured by dangerous drugs as well as defective medical devices. When people are injured in this way, we help them rise up, speak out, and get the compensation they deserve.

What Our Clients Say

One of the things that most impacted me in working with the law firm of Stuart Ratzan was his empathy with my case. I know that as lawyers, they have to understand our case, but it was something very special because they lived through that stage of mine, that process and they were very respectful to me in that stage of pain and everything I was living through, and I could see his human side as a lawyer and as a law firm that they are. RWB Client
During the worst time in my life, and after losing my son, the Ratzan team embraced me and my family. They actually became my family. I received excellent, professional and warm support from them to which I am very grateful. RWB Client
Mr. Ratzan and everyone his firm were kind and understanding about what I was going through. They held my hand through the whole process and really made everything as easy as possible. Stuart Ratzan did not just represent me, he defended me and not just the case. RWB Client
Q: How was the hiring process? A: It was very easy, we had a meeting and since that first meeting he [Stuart] was very accessible, and I had no doubt I was in the right hands, and in the case of my family, I had no doubt about it from the first meeting I had with him. RWB Client
I am a witness that they did the impossible to search every detail, every piece of evidence in our case, and we truly felt like it was a great blessing to have them as our lawyers and know that they were fighting for our case. RWB Client
Ratzan and his firm are patient and explain the process to you as you go along. When I didn’t have a ride to get to the office, they had a driver pick me up. It was so comforting to know that they were taking care of me, taking the burden off my shoulders. RWB Client
As a result of the efforts made by the law firm, it was possible for us to close that chapter in life. It was possible because of all that work that we were able to come to an agreement of a trial and the case was closed, and we received closure on that very sad stage of our life. RWB Client
I, and my whole family, feel that we are blessed that RWB represented us during the most tragic time of our lives. They helped facilitate the legal process in a very professional manner. I always felt their support and protection. I have no words as to how satisfied I am not only with their legal services but also with the case results.

Yo, y toda mi familia, nos senitmos muy benedicidos que ésta firma de RWB nos representaron en un tiempo muy trájico en mi vida. Ellos me ayudaron con el proceso legal muy profesionalmente y muy humanamente. Siempre sentí que ellos me apollaban y me protegían y yo quedé muy satisfecho con los servicios legales y los resultados de mi caso.
RWB Client
They are very professional and kept me informed during the entire process. Mr. Ratzan fought to get us justice and fair compensation for my daughter’s case. I was very pleased and happy with the results. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for representation, and I am grateful that he handled my case. RWB Client
At one of the most uncertain times in our lives, we reached out to Ratzan law firm. They helped us uncover the truth and fought for our son so that he could get the care he needed due to medical negligence. Ratzan and Weissman were responsive and attentive to our case and working with them, on behalf of our son, was positive and rewarding. RWB Client
They gave us an explanation and they were very respectful in the way that they treated the manner that I had lost my son and my wife was in very delicate health conditions. They were very respectful in touching on every topic regarding my family, and also the empathy that they had with our case, that I know them and their team of lawyers and their assistants, and they always showed us love, that understanding towards us and our family. RWB Client
Stuart and his firm, and I'm adding his firm - not just Stuart - every single member of his staff treated me and my family, or whoever talked to him on my behalf as if they were just...family. Every single member of his staff - and that has gone on, it didn't just end when the case ended, it still continues, our relationship with the firm. RWB Client
I felt that emotional support. I felt like they were saying "Don't worry, we are going to fight, we are going to protect you, we are going to get justice for you". All the emotional part, I felt it, I felt it was very, very humane. RWB Client
Working with the Stuart Ratzan team, we felt...my wife and I, we were living through a hard time, a dark time in our lives for us, working with the law firm was very...hopeful, and we had faith that our case was going to be solved, that justice was going to be done and we felt very protected, we felt that we were in good hands. RWB Client
From my first phone call to that office up until the end of my case, I felt lucky to have such a strong team on my side fighting for justice for me. They truly cared about me as a person. They treated me like family. RWB Client
What I liked most about working with the law firm of Stuart Ratzan was his professionalism and his working team, excellent people as the human beings they are. I saw the human being in him, not just as a lawyer, but as a human being who felt the pain that I was experiencing at that time. It is one of those things that most impacted my life and for that, I am very grateful. RWB Client
One of the main takeaways from the experience I had from the law firm of Stuart Ratzan, one was his professionalism, and the other part was knowing that it was a difficult case [that] they always did their best to make sure that this case was resolved. They were always very clear about any questions our family had regarding the case. RWB Client
He made me feel that he really cared about me as a person and understood what I went through. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing that Stuart Ratzan and his firm gave their all to obtain fair compensation for me. I believe they are the best at what they do. RWB Client
Mr. Ratzan took on my case and helped me finalize a fair amount of compensation for me and my girls. I can’t thank him enough. He and his firm fought relentlessly to obtain a successful result and they really care about their clients. I was extremely satisfied with his representation for my case. RWB Client
I was extremely satisfied with the offices of RWB. They obtained a successful recovery for my accident. I felt they cared about me and really wanted to help me. They fought for justice to be fair compensation for the negligence I experienced.

Yo quedé muy satisfecho con la representación del bufete de Ratzan. Ellos adquieron un buen resultado para Mi accidente. Yo me sentí que ellos realmente querián aydarme a recibir un monto justo para el Los daños que me occurrieron.
RWB Client
What I liked most was the way in which Stuart embraced us, the way in which he made us feel welcomed and that we were the only clients he had. You just got that feeling, you came to the office or you called him he was never too busy, he was never not available. Every single question he would ask you for your decision, he would want to clarify things, he was constantly back and forth telling you what the next steps were-totally transparent, there was not one decision he made without asking for your opinion. RWB Client
The first takeaway for me was Stuart's need to understand who we were and what my family was about. He actually came to the island [my home] for about three days to visit to get to know who my Son's friends were. He met his Godmother, he went to my Son's school, and we went to the cemetery to see the grave. To me, that was unbelievable, that an attorney would want to be part of who we were to really understand who it was that he was fighting for. RWB Client
I feel very fortunate that my family was able to work with Ratzan Weissman & Boldt as our attorneys during our family’s case. Throughout our case they treated our family with sensitivity, respect and kindness. Going through a malpractice lawsuit can be very emotional on a family, and they always understood and supported us. We never questioned any of the process because we knew they had our family’s very best interest at heart and wanted justice for our son. RWB Client
I remember the deposition [where] one of the [defense] lawyers asked me "how much money would satisfy you"? This is really not about money and it wasn't about money for Stuart, I realized that - it was really about justice. This is what the trial afforded us - going through the process and getting justice. RWB Client
I felt that the law firm of Stuart Ratzan, that they were investing their time in my case because, even though it was quite a complex case, very difficult, and we were battling with very powerful and large companies, they dedicated their time and resources to look for even the smallest detail. They put all their efforts, all their experience as lawyers, to find a way out, to find a way towards justice in our case. RWB Client
Ratzan and his firm are patient and explain the process to you as you go along. When I didn’t have a ride to get to the office, they had a driver pick me up. It was so comforting to know that they were taking care of me, taking the burden off my shoulders. RWB Client
What I learned from the case over the period of about 2-3 years that it took, when I felt sometimes that I just wanted to give up and forget about it- there were too many things, what I came to learn is that the process and the extent of the investigations, the research that was done, the experts that were brought in, it gave me a full sense of what really happened with my Son that night. That brings me a lot of comfort, that I got to know exactly what happened and we got justice. RWB Client
Top Case Results

Drug Recalls, Class Action Lawsuits and Drug Injury Warnings

Some lawsuits are dealt with behind closed doors, as the drug companies’ corporate lawyers negotiate settlements and resolve pending lawsuits. Other lawsuits are battled on a national stage. Dangerous drugs like the following include some of the largest corporations in the country:

  • Raptiva (Psoriasis treatment)Linked to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
  • Fentanyl (narcotic skin patch pain medication)Linked to depressed respiration and breathing, momentary suspension of breathing, pale skin, easy bleeding or bruising and death
  • Yaz and Yasmin (birth control pills)Linked to blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, strokes, heart attacks, gall bladder damage, kidney problems, and death
  • Avandia (treatment for Type 2 diabetes)Linked to heart attacks and strokes
  • Paxil (treatment for depression)Linked to birth defects and Paxil-induced deaths
  • Vioxx (arthritis treatment)Linked to heart attack and stroke
  • Zoloft (treatment of depression)Zoloft withdrawal causes many severe symptoms including extreme nausea, high fever, flu symptoms, anxiety, insomnia, aggression, nightmares, tremor, seizures, and suicide

Why a Skilled Drug Recall Lawyer is Needed

Taking on the drug manufacturers requires a drug recall lawyer with significant financial, technological and scientific resources, and the respect of the bench as well as their legal opponents.

If harmful side effects or complications associated with a drug occur, the pharmaceutical manufacturer must disclose this information to the FDA, physicians and consumers.

Failure to do so is negligence on the part of the pharmaceutical company and is grounds for legal action. That is where an experienced drug recall lawyer will level the playing field in the interest of the consumer.

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Common Scenarios That May Lead to Drug-related Injuries

  • Previously unseen side effects can surface even after FDA approval and widespread distribution.
  • Manufacturers make mistakes, such as using too much of an active ingredient.
  • Drug makers make unconfirmed claims about efficacy, and downplay the harmful side effects associated with their drug.
  • The drug is inadequately labeled or is mislabeled.
  • Participants in a clinical trial may have been injured because they were not informed about possible side effects, or they did not qualify for the treatment being studied.
  • Drugs may not have been studied for their effects on pregnant or nursing women, or their children, and have been connected to serious drug-related birth defects.
Discuss Your Case with a Veteran Drug Recall Lawyer

Discuss Your Case with a Veteran Drug Recall Lawyer

Drug companies and sellers of drugs may cut corners, withhold information about harmful effects, or fail to warn the public about known risks of their drugs. The drug injury attorneys of Ratzan Weissman & Boldt are powerfully committed to holding these companies accountable.

Do you need to speak with an experienced attorney? Protect your rights – Ask for a free consultation with a drug recall lawyer now.

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