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DEFECTIVE DRUGS

If you've been injured in an accident, our team will help you earn what is rightfully yours.

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Georgia & South Carolina
Personal Injury Attorney

The Real Question:

Can A Defective Drug Lawyer Help Me?

Defective drugs are...

LIFE CHANGING EVENTS

Defective drugs are...

LIFE CHANGING EVENTS

Many Americans have been proscribed a drug at some point in their life. Unfortunately, some drugs over the years have been bad drugs and bad medication. Sometimes the drugs are harmful in unforeseen ways. Have you taken a defective drug? Discovering a defective drug has harmed you is only the beginning of a long process full of intricate steps to get the closure needed to move on with your life. Taking on the insurance and drug company and learning the law are extremely intimidating tasks. Don't go through it alone. Understanding the value of your case is critical to ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. With Merck Law, we are committed to maximizing your settlement and will provide you with a clear and thorough assessment of your case's worth.
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Merck Law is not afraid to...

TAKE YOUR CASE TO TRIAL

Merck Law is not afraid to...

TAKE YOUR CASE TO TRIAL

Here at Merck Law, LLC we dedicate our practice to injury victims. We are a team of lawyers known for not being afraid to go to trial fighting for the injured, our client. Our team has over 38 years of experience. This could be your first time considering calling an injury attorney. You may be experiencing pain and discomfort. You may be confronting unpaid and unexpected medical bills, time off of work and don't know what to do or how to proceed. Contact us for a free consultation.
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Defective Drugs 

May Not Have Been Recalled

Defective Drugs 

May Not Have Been Recalled

The Attorneys of Merck Law, LLC are skilled at identifying contributing factors to the incident. This makes it important to call a defective drug attorney as soon as possible to discuss the specific facts of your case. Drug companies make billions of dollars each year from pharmaceutical drugs. Companies are required to disclose potential side effect information. Unfortunately, these warning can be inadequate or misleading. Drugs with serious side effects are taken by individuals every day. Approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not guarantee that a drug is not defective.
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How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia? 

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia? A statute of limitations is a law that creates a strict time limit on an injured person's right to file a lawsuit in civil court. When an injured person misses the statute of limitations, the defendant can use the statute of limitations as a defense against the suit. Rare exceptions do apply to extend the filing deadlines. Every case is different and every state has its own statute of limitations. It is important to contact an attorney in the jurisdiction in question for legal advice as to the statute of limitations in your state.
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I highly recommend this attorney. They were professional, responsive, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. Communication was excellent, and they always took the time to answer my questions and explain what was happening with my case. They worked hard to reach a settlement and ultimately secured a great outcome for me. I’m very grateful for their dedication and support, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable attorney.
Very knowledgeable attorney. Helped me get my case started and settled with no issues. Truly appreciative of the professionalism of Merck Law. I would recommend this firm to anyone in need of legal representation.
Merck has helped me with various legal issues for years. Very professional, easy to work with, and excellent results. Highly recommended.
Merck Law was amazing to work with after my car accident near Atlanta. Austin and his team took the time to explain everything, handled the insurance company for me, and made the whole process so much less stressful. I always felt informed and supported. If you need a personal injury lawyer in Atlanta area, I can’t recommend Merck Law enough!
I highly recommend Attorney Merk Smith. He offered realistic, straightforward guidance while still being incredibly compassionate. He answered all of my questions clearly and helped me feel calm and confident before my court appearance. I’m grateful for his time and expertise!
I’ve been consistently impressed with the professionalism and integrity of Merck Law. The team treats every client with respect and truly takes the time to guide them through what can be a stressful process. They communicate clearly, work hard, and genuinely care about helping people reach fair outcomes. It’s great to see a local firm that combines experience with genuine compassion.
I was in a car accident last year and it finally resolved. Thank to Austin Merck Smith and his dedicated team of experts, I was able to continue treatments with my doctor. Highly recommend this law firm!
I am very grateful to Austin and Tamara for their work on my case. They made sure I received proper medical care and treatment and ensured that I received a fair settlement. Tamara was very good at providing me with updates and answering any questions or concerns that I had. It took a huge weight off of me to know that I had good people fighting for me when I was unable to. I pray I don't need them again but if I do I will be back. Thank you so much Tamara and Austin!!
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$1 Million

Commercial Automobile Accident

Auto Accidents

$115,000

Auto Accident

Settlement

$100,000 

Car Accident

Settlement

Defective Drug Injuries

Common Causes

Many defective drugs involve some form of irresponsible behavior on the part of the at-fault company. These wrongful acts contribute to negligence. Common causes of defective drug injuries in the past include:

  • Abilify, Benicar, and Cipro

  • Levaquin and Avelox

  • Nexium and Prilosec

  • Taxotere and Uloric

  • Elmiron and Gadolinium

  • Invokana, Januvia, and JUUL

  • Truvada and Valsartan

  • Viberzi and Victoza

  • Onglyza and Opiods

  • Pradaxa and Risperdal

  • Roundup and Xarelto

  • Zofran, Zostavax, Zantac

At Merck Law, We Have Years of Experience in Helping Personal Injury Victims, Just Like You

Take the first step towards justice with a free consultation with our seasoned attorneys. We are ready to listen, evaluate your case, and provide expert legal advice without any obligation. Don't let uncertainty hold you back—contact us today to schedule your free consultation and let us demonstrate how we can make a difference in your case.

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Can a Defective Drug Lawyer Help Me?

Can a Defective Drug Lawyer Help Me?

It is a terrifying time being harmed by a drug. To gain a clear understanding of how to proceed, we recommend contacting a defective drug lawyer. It can be helpful having someone fight for you with your defective drug injury.
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Personal Injury Demand Letter

Personal Injury Demand Letter

Merck Law, LLC personal injury attorneys will draft a demand letter for our clients to the insurance company when and if applicable. Personal injury demand letters can involve statutes and case law unique to the State. Our personal injury team has experience sending hundreds of personal injury demand letters.
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Negotiation with the Insurance Company

Negotiation with the Insurance Company

Insurance companies have a financial interest in reaching settlements as low as they can. Attorneys at Merck Law, LLC can help navigate the complexities of personal injury settlements. We have experience evaluating the fairness of an offer of settlement by an insurance company.
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Calculating Personal Injury Damages

Calculating Personal Injury Damages

Damages in a personal injury defective drug case include money an injured party has lost due to an injury. Personal Injury Damages can include, but are not limited by, medical bills, prescriptions, time off from work, recovery time, and pain and suffering. Insurance policies in cases are available in some cases to cover the damages suffered by injured clients. Insurance companies and injured victims do not always agree on the value of the damages to the injured person. A free consultation with an attorney can assist in evaluating the damages suffered in a personal injury.
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Investigating your Accident

Investigating your Accident

A personal injury lawyer can assist in investigating your case. Key evidence can disappear. Witnesses can move or change phone numbers. Memories can fade. The more information collected regarding the case helps create a better picture of the incident. Information collected can help attribute fault and prove negligence. Investigation can include: investigating the defective drug, interviewing witnesses, taking pictures of the damage to your body, reviewing reports and written statements, researching the defective drug and defective drug company, reviewing medical records. The law potentially allows for an injured party to pursue a negligent parties insurance for damages suffered from the defective drug.
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Representing You in Court at Trial

Representing You in Court at Trial

Most defective drug personal injury cases do not need to go to trial. The insurance company will typically make your attorney a fair offer on the case to reach a settlement. However, if the case does not settle, a personal injury trial attorney can fight for you in the court room. A personal injury attorney can advise you if they think your case should go to trial. They can advise you of the trial process. Then they can file a lawsuit on your behalf. During a court trial, the lawyer will present your case to a judge or jury. Then the judge or jury will determine if you are entitled to recover and how much you are entitled to recover.
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