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Missourians rely on prescription drugs to treat their acute and chronic health conditions. Unfortunately, many drugs are not tested or marketed properly and they can cause harm or even death. If you or a loved one has suffered adverse effects due to a recalled medication, you might have a legal case. Call the personal injury attorneys at Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer to explore your options in filing a dangerous and/or defective drug claim.

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Dangerous Medications Recalled by the FDA Impacting Missourians

If You’ve Been Prescribed A Recalled Medication Don’t Wait, Call The Personal Injury Attorneys at Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer Today!

Every day, millions of Americans use prescription drugs. There are many reasons for someone to require the assistance of prescription drugs but the most popular prescription drugs are used to decrease acute or chronic pain, manage symptoms of depression, and lower cholesterol. We trust medications to heal and protect us. But, what do we do when the medicine prescribed by a trusted physician turns out to be defective or dangerous to our health?


Testing and trials for medications are not always as comprehensive or safe as we are led to believe. Dangerous drugs can slip through the cracks and into the system where doctors will prescribe them, unaware of the dangerous effect they may have on patients. When the FDA or a pharmaceutical company reports adverse effects of a medication, the medication is recalled and filed into three different types of recalls.

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Types of Drug Recalls

Have you been prescribed a medication falling into one of the class recalls listed? Find out here:

DRUGS RECALLED BY THE FDA

If you or a loved one have been harmed by a drug recalled by the manufacturer or FDA, you need a knowledgeable personal injury attorney who will hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for the damage they have caused.

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  • Class I Recall

    A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.


  • Class II Recall

    A situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.


  • Class III Recall

    A situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Common Adverse Effects of Dangerous Drugs That Have Been Recalled

With so many medications and over-the-counter drugs on the market, it might be hard to understand what the FDA considers to be a drug. According to the FDA, a drug is defined as the following: 

  • A substance recognized by an official pharmaceutical publication.
  • A substance intended to help diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease.
  • A non-food substance intended to affect the structure or any function of the body.
  • A substance intended as a medicine component that is not a device or accessory to a deceive.
  • Biological products.


FDA-approved drugs are used to treat a wide variety of acute conditions like viral infections, bacterial infections, broken bones, burns, or heart attacks. Acute conditions cover any medical issue that can come up quickly and can be resolved with time and treatment. Drugs are also used to treat chronic conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease, arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Chronic health issues can come on slowly or suddenly but cannot be cured. Chronic health conditions can only be managed.


If you take medication to cure or manage an acute or chronic health condition, be aware of the medication’s side effects and how it might interact with other prescription or over-the-counter drugs you may use.

Contact your doctor right away if you begin to experience negative side effects, especially if they are not listed on your medication’s documentation. You are likely experiencing unlisted adverse effects from a dangerous drug.


Adverse effects of a dangerous drug can include but are not limited to:

  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Skin conditions like discoloration, rashes, or even necrosis 
  • Organ damage
  • Organ failure
  • Birth defects
  • Negative changes in your mental health
  • Death


Have you experienced any of these adverse side effects after taking a drug that was later recalled by the FDA? Call the personal injury legal team Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer to begin building your case. Dangerous drugs should be taken off the market and those who suffered due to the negligence of pharmaceutical companies should be compensated.

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How to File a Defective Drug Lawsuit in Columbia, MO

The Defective Drug Attorneys at Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer Help Victims of Dangerous Medications

Unfortunately, the statute of limitations on dangerous drug cases in Missouri is only two years. To take action against the pharmaceutical company that caused harm to you or your loved one, you will need to move quickly. Once your doctor has confirmed that you suffered adverse effects due to a medication, you need to gather the following information:

  • The reason the drug was prescribed to you
  • When the drug was first prescribed to you or your loved one
  • When the adverse side effects began
  • If or when you stopped the medication
  • What medication you may have been taking in conjunction with the dangerous drug
  • When your doctor confirmed that the adverse side effects you experienced were due to the dangerous drug
  • If or when the drug was recalled by the manufacturer or the FDA


The statute of limitations begins from the day it is found by your doctor that you have suffered adverse effects from a dangerous medication. To find justice and compensation for your dangerous drug case, you should hire an experienced and aggressive personal injury lawyer to care for you and your family. The personal injury attorneys at Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer understand the complicated process of building and fighting a case against pharmaceutical companies and we will work tirelessly to award your family with the best possible outcome.

File a Defective Drug Lawsuit in Columbia, MO With Harper Evans Hilbrenner & Netemeyer

Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer Can Fight Your Defective Drug Case in Missouri

At Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer, we believe Missourians should be protected from dangerous and defective drugs. Have you or a loved one been hurt due to the adverse effects of a dangerous and defective drug? Call the attorneys at Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer. Our lawyers are not afraid to stand up to the pharmaceutical giants who prioritize profit over safety. To begin building your case, reach out to our team to schedule a consultation.

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