Drug Inquiry

In personal injury law, a drug inquiry is usually conducted to ascertain the efficacy or potential dangers of a certain medication or class of drugs. For example, a drug inquiry may reveal that a patient whose condition continues to worsen has been prescribed the wrong medication, or that an appropriate medication possesses unknown side effects that cause debilitation. In the first case, drug inquiries usually reveal negligence on the part of a physician, while in the second case they usually point to negligence on the part of a pharmaceutical company.

The most common misconception about pursuing a drug inquiry is that a physician should be contacted first. For while physicians can conclude that the wrong drug is being administered, it is rare that they possesses knowledge of whether or not a medication presents hidden dangers based on its chemical structure. A physician may also have a conflict of interest when asked about certain medications due to rewards that are legally offered to physicians by drug companies.

Therefore, the first point of contact in drug inquiry cases should be an experienced lawyer who understands medical law. An attorney will add medical credibility to your case by consulting with medical experts that are familiar with your situation, even calling them as witnesses when necessary. By reviewing your medical records, contacting medical experts and filing the right paperwork with the Court, your attorney will work to win you a settlement that is commensurate your with pain and suffering.