Abogado especializado en drogas peligrosas en Dallas

You didn’t misuse a drug or ignore medical advice. This was something a doctor prescribed or a product legally sold and widely treated as safe. It was supposed to be approved, tested, and trusted.

For many people, the answer lies in what drug companies knew and what they failed to warn about. Dangerous drugs often reach the market with hidden risks, incomplete testing, or side effects that are downplayed until real people start getting hurt. By the time the truth comes out, patients are left dealing with life-changing injuries they never saw coming.

At Freese & Goss, we help people who did everything right and still paid the price. Our attorneys have spent decades taking on pharmaceutical manufacturers that put speed and profit ahead of patient safety. With more than 1 billón de pesos recuperados y 77+ years of combined experience, we know how to uncover what went wrong and who should be held responsible.

A Dallas dangerous drugs abogado at Freese & Goss will take the time to listen, explain your options in plain language, and fight for the compensation you need to move forward. Call (214) 761-6623 o rellene nuestro formulario en línea for a free, confidential consultation. 

“My experience with Freese and Goss was amazing! Very communicative throughout my entire claims process. I’d recommend Freese and Goss to anyone! Just know that they will take care of you and will fight their hardest to make sure you’re taken care of. I truly cannot thank you enough.”

Rudy A. | Client

What Makes a Drug Dangerous?

A drug becomes dangerous when it causes serious harm that patients were never properly warned about. This can happen even when the medication is taken exactly as intended.

Dangerous drugs can take many forms, including:

• Prescription medications with serious side effects that were minimized, hidden, or discovered only after the drug was widely used.
• Over-the-counter products that cause unexpected injuries when used according to the instructions.
• Drugs or substances later recalled because of contamination, manufacturing defects, or newly discovered safety risks.
• Widely available products sold without adequate warnings about addiction, long-term health effects, or interactions with other medications.

Cases a Dallas Defective Drug Attorney Takes On

The pharmaceutical industry is worth billions, and every year, hundreds of new drugs hit the market. While most are safe, some reach the public with “defects” that can be life-threatening. A Dallas dangerous drug attorney at our firm can handle a wide range of cases involving various types of medications, including: 

• Blood thinners
• Diabetes medications
• Heartburn and acid reflux drugs
• Painkillers and opioids
• Weight loss drugs
• Hormonal birth control and contraceptives, including Depo-Provera
• Biologic and injectable medications, including Dupixent
• Cancer and chemotherapy drugs
• Antidepressants and psychiatric medications
• Kratom

This is not a complete list. New dangerous drug cases emerge every year as side effects are uncovered, studies are published, or products are quietly pulled from the market.

If a drug injured you, call (214) 761-6623 o rellene nuestro formulario en línea to speak with a Dallas dangerous drugs lawyer at Freese & Goss. Your consultation is free, and your questions are welcome.

How a Dallas Defective Drug Lawyer Proves Your Case

At Freese & Goss, our Dallas defective drug lawyers focus on showing that the drug company had a responsibility to keep people safe, failed to meet that responsibility, and caused real harm as a result. Most dangerous drug cases fall into one or more of the following categories.

Failure to Warn (Marketing Defects)

Drug companies are required to provide honest, complete warnings about known risks to doctors and consumers. 

When a manufacturer knows, or should have known, about serious side effects but fails to include them on the label, minimizes the danger, or delays updating warnings, patients pay the price. These cases often involve internal studies or reports that reveal risks long before the public was informed.

Defectos de diseño

In some cases, the problem isn’t how the drug was made but the composition of the drug. Even when manufactured exactly as intended, a medication can still be unreasonably dangerous. 

If there was a safer way to design the drug that would have reduced the risk of injury without eliminating its benefits, the manufacturer could be held responsible.

Defectos de fabricación

A drug may be safe in theory but dangerous in practice if something goes wrong during production or distribution. Contamination, improper storage, incorrect dosage levels, or packaging errors can turn an otherwise helpful medication into a serious health threat. When this happens, the issue is often tied to specific batches or lots rather than the entire drug line.

By identifying where the process broke down and connecting that failure directly to your injuries, your Dallas defective drug attorney can build a strong, evidence-based case.

FDA data from 2012 to 2023 shows that about 330 drug recalls happen every year in the U.S. Each recall affects an average of 400,000 drug units and lasts about 1.3 years.

The most common reasons are contamination or impurities (37%), followed by quality control failures (28%) y labeling or packaging errors (19%). About 14% of recalled drugs pose a risk of serious injury or death.

What Compensation Can a Dallas Dangerous Drugs Lawyer Recover for Me?

A serious injury from a dangerous drug affects more than just your health; it affects your bank account, your career, and your family’s happiness. Our goal is to recover compensation for you to cover what you’ve experienced and what you may struggle with in the future. 

When you hire a Dallas defective drug lawyer from Freese & Goss, we fight for:

• Gastos médicos: This includes your past hospital bills and the cost of any future treatment, surgeries, or therapy you will need because of the drug.
• Salarios perdidos: If you had to miss work or can no longer do your job because of your injury, you deserve to be paid for that lost income.
• Dolor y sufrimiento: Not all losses come with a receipt or can be seen on the surface. We fight for compensation for the physical pain and emotional stress you’ve endured.
• Pérdida del disfrute de la vida: If you can no longer participate in hobbies, play with your kids, or live the life you had before, we believe the drug company should be held accountable for that loss.
• Daños punitivos: In cases where a company was especially reckless or dishonest, a court may award extra money to punish the company and make sure they never do it again.

Do I Need a Dallas Dangerous Drugs Attorney to File a Lawsuit?

Technically, you can proceed with a claim on your own. But having an experienced Dallas dangerous drugs lawyer usually makes the process smoother, helps you avoid mistakes, and gives you a better chance at getting accurate compensation.

A recent Martindale-Nolo survey shows just how much of a difference legal representation makes:

• More than 90% of people with a lawyer received a settlement or award, compared to about 50% of those who represented themselves.
• Plaintiffs with lawyers received an media de $77,600, versus $17,600 for self-represented claimants.
• Even after standard contingency fees, net payouts for those with legal representation were nearly three times higher than those without.

It’s not just about the money. A lawyer takes care of the complicated parts for you. That way, you can focus on your recovery while your case is handled by someone who knows exactly what to do. A Dallas dangerous drugs attorney can:

• Investigate your case thoroughly to identify design, manufacturing, or labeling defects.
• Gather and interpret medical records, studies, and scientific evidence that support your claim.
• Negotiate with insurance companies and defense attorneys who may try to minimize your claim.
• Calculate full compensation, including future medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
• Guide you through the legal process from filing to settlement or trial, making sure deadlines and procedural rules are met.

Who a Dallas Dangerous Drug Lawyer Can Take Action Against

Dangerous drug cases often involve a chain of parties who each had a role in putting you at risk. We will look into every possible avenue of responsibility to make sure everyone who contributed to your injury is considered.

• The Drug Manufacturer: The company that developed and sold the drug is usually the primary target.
• Pharmaceutical Companies, Distributors, and Marketers: Marketing or sales teams may downplay side effects, mislead doctors about off-label uses, or make the drug seem safer than it really is. Distributors and other middlemen who helped bring the drug to market may also be held accountable if they failed to ensure the product’s safety.
• Testing Laboratories: Before any drug reaches the public, it goes through rigorous testing. If a lab cut corners, falsified results, or was negligent in their testing, they may share in the responsibility for your injuries.
• Doctors and Pharmacists: Medical professionals can also bear responsibility in certain situations. While most doctors and pharmacists act in good faith, they may be at fault if they prescribe the wrong medication, fail to warn you about known risks, or provide a drug in a way that deviates from accepted standards of care.

Why Hire Freese & Goss?

In moments like this, who you choose to stand beside you matters.

Freese & Goss is built for serious cases and real people. We bring the strength of a nationally recognized firm with the focus and care you expect from lawyers who never forget the human story behind the claim.

We have recovered more than $1 billion for injured clients, not as a talking point, but as proof that we know how to take on powerful companies and make them answer for the harm they cause. Our founding partners and team are regularly asked to lead major national drug cases because other attorneys trust their judgment, preparation, and results.

Just as important, we stay accessible. When you call, you are not brushed aside or buried in legal jargon. We take the time to explain what is happening, what comes next, and what your options really are. You will always know where your case stands.

Llame a (214) 761-6623 o rellene nuestro formulario en línea today for a free, confidential consultation.

Orgullosamente Representando a los Residentes de Dallas

Dallas Dangerous Drugs Lawsuit FAQs

What if the drug was FDA-approved?

Even if the FDA approved a drug, the manufacturer can still be held responsible. Approval is based on the data the company provides. If that data was incomplete or if new problems emerged after the drug hit the market, you still have the right to file a claim. 

Will my dangerous drug claim be part of a class action?

This is a very common question, and the answer is usually no, but your case may still be connected to others like it. Most dangerous drug cases are handled through something called a mass tort or multi-district litigation, often shortened to MDL.

An MDL is different from a traditional class action. In a class action, everyone is grouped together and shares one outcome. In a mass tort or MDL, your case stays individual. That means your damages are considered on their own, not averaged with everyone else’s.

Whether your case is handled individually or in an MDL depends on the circumstances. Reach out to Freese & Goss today en línea o llamando al (214) 761-6623.

Is there a deadline for filing a dangerous drugs lawsuit in Texas?

Texas law sets strict time limits for filing dangerous drug injury and wrongful death cases. In most situations, you have two years from the date you were injured or from the date of a loved one’s death to take legal action. If that deadline passes, the court may refuse to hear your case, no matter how strong it is.

That said, dangerous drug cases are not always straightforward. Sometimes the connection between the drug and the injury is not discovered right away. A Dallas dangerous drugs lawyer can review your situation and help determine how much time you have left and whether any exceptions may apply.

What if the drug company offers me a settlement?

It’s important to be careful. Drug companies may offer early settlements that sound helpful, but often do not reflect the full impact of your injuries. Once you accept a settlement, you usually give up the right to seek additional compensation, even if new medical problems or long-term costs appear later.

Before agreeing to anything, it helps to have a Dallas dangerous drugs lawyer review the offer. An attorney can evaluate whether the settlement truly covers your past and future expenses. In many cases, early offers are much lower than what the claim is actually worth.

Talking with a lawyer does not mean you have to reject a settlement. It simply means you understand your options before making a decision that cannot be undone.