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Paul Harding

Date Last Updated: December 9, 2025

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When a medication meant to help you ends up causing serious harm, the consequences can affect every part of your life. Defective drugs can lead to unexpected medical complications, financial strain, and a level of suffering no patient should have to endure. You have the right to hold drug manufacturers accountable when their products cause preventable harm, and we’re here to help you do just that.

At Harding Mazzotti, LLP, we stand up to powerful pharmaceutical companies when they fail to protect patients. We’ve recovered significant compensation for individuals and families across the Northeast dealing with the consequences of unsafe medications. Our defective drug lawyers are ready to investigate what went wrong and fight for the results you deserve.

Why Choose Harding Mazzotti for Your Defective Medicine Claim?

Pharmaceutical companies have enormous power, and you need a legal team that can match their scale. Our firm provides big resources, big results, and big relief when you need it most. Here’s why we’re the firm you want on your side in your defective drugs claim:

Over 20 years of experience: We’ve handled complex pharmaceutical injury cases for decades.

More than $1 billion recovered for clients: These results reflect our commitment to pursuing meaningful compensation for injured individuals and their loved ones.

A full-strength legal team: More than 40 attorneys and 120 support staff work together to support each case.

Client-centered approach: We keep you informed, explain your options in clear terms, and make sure you have the final say on major decisions.

Offices across New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts: With multiple office locations and ten appointment centers, it’s easy to meet with our team close to home.

24/7 Availability: You can reach a real human here at any time when you need support.
Free consultation: We’re ready to listen to your story and outline your next steps at no cost and with no obligation.

What Compensation Can I Get for Defective Drug Injuries?

Victims of dangerous or defective drugs are often entitled to significant compensation. The exact amount your case is worth depends on factors such as the types of injuries you’ve sustained, how they’ve affected your daily life, and the strength of evidence linking the medication to your condition.

Our attorneys can help you seek the full range of economic and non-economic damages you’ve suffered because of the drug:

Economic damages: These cover your past and future financial losses caused by the drug, including medical expenses, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity.
Non-economic damages: These compensate you for the ways the drug has affected your well-being. Examples include physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Every state has a statute of limitations, which is a legal deadline for filing your claim. If you miss that deadline, you may lose your right to seek compensation. The sooner you contact our pharmaceutical injury lawyers, the better positioned we’ll be to pursue maximum compensation on your behalf.

Types of Defective Drug Cases We Handle

Our firm handles a wide range of pharmaceutical injury claims. Here are some of the defective drug cases we are currently accepting:

Depo-Provera: This birth control injection has been linked to an increased risk of intracranial meningioma. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with a brain tumor after using Depo-Provera, you may have a claim against Pfizer.

Ozempic and Wegovy: Studies have linked these diabetes and weight loss drugs to an increased risk of life-threatening health outcomes. These include gastroparesis, intestinal obstruction, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and muscle wasting. Our defective drug attorneys are representing families and patients who’ve suffered from these conditions after using Ozempic or Wegovy.
Valsartan: Certain batches of this heart and blood pressure medication were recalled due to contamination with N-nitrosodimethylamine, a substance that has been linked to cancer. If you or someone you love developed cancer after taking Valsartan, we can help you explore your legal options.

Do you have a case? Get your free consultation now.

You can call us at 1-800-LAW1010 or fill out a form. Even if you’re unsure if you have a case, our team is here to help you discuss your legal options at no charge.

Common Injuries Caused by Defective Medicine

Defective medications can cause serious and sometimes lasting harm. When a drug causes this level of damage, strong legal representation can make a meaningful difference in how you rebuild your health and financial stability.

Our personal injury lawyers often represent individuals facing these health complications due to exposure to dangerous medications:

Organ damage: Some medications can harm the liver, kidneys, or heart.

Stroke or heart attack: Certain defective drugs increase cardiovascular risks, which can result in life-threatening events.

Blood clots or internal bleeding: When a drug disrupts the normal clotting process, it can lead to serious medical emergencies.

Neurological disorders: Dangerous drugs may interfere with the nervous system and lead to seizures, neuropathy, or cognitive issues.

Birth defects or pregnancy complications: When a woman is exposed to a defective drug during pregnancy, it may permanently affect the way the baby develops. Some medications may also increase the risk of pregnancy complications that endanger the mother’s and baby’s lives.

Cancer: Exposure to unsafe drug ingredients can increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer.

Allergic reactions: When a drug contains undeclared or contaminated ingredients, patients with allergies may unknowingly take something harmful and suffer severe reactions.

Chronic pain or long-term disability: Persistent drug side effects can limit mobility or create lasting pain.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Defective Drugs Case?

Liability depends on where the failure occurred in the drug’s development, production, or distribution. Multiple parties may be responsible when a dangerous medication causes preventable harm, including:

Drug manufacturers: Manufacturers may be liable for defective design, poor production practices, drug contamination, or releasing a drug without adequate testing.

Distributors: Companies involved in transporting or supplying the medication may be responsible if the drug is mishandled in the distribution chain.

Testing laboratories: Labs involved in drug testing or quality control may be liable if they fail to identify safety issues.

Pharmacies and health care providers: Pharmacies or doctors may share liability if they fail to warn patients about known dangers.

Pharmaceutical sales representatives: Sales representatives may also be responsible for a dangerous drug injury if they provide misleading information to health care providers or patients.

What To Expect When You Work With Our Firm

When you turn to us for help, we’ll handle every step of the legal process while you focus on healing and moving forward:

Free consultation: We’ll discuss the medication you took and your injuries with you, allowing us to understand your situation and address your initial questions.

Case evaluation: Our team will review your medical history to determine whether you have a viable claim.

Investigation: We’ll gather evidence, consult with experts, and examine whether the drug was improperly designed, manufactured, or marketed.

Filing your claim: Once we have the necessary information and evidence, we’ll prepare and file your claim on your behalf.

Coordinating with mass torts: If your case qualifies for a mass tort, we’ll coordinate your claim within the larger litigation.

Negotiation: Our attorneys will negotiate with the at-fault party’s legal team and insurers to pursue fair compensation on your behalf.

Trial, if necessary: If the other side refuses to settle for what you deserve, we’re prepared to bring your case to court and advocate for you before a judge and jury.

Resolution: We’ll guide you through the final steps of your case, including collecting and distributing your payout.

Let The Heavy Hitters Help You Pursue the Compensation You Deserve

You’ve been through enough after discovering that a medication you trusted may have caused serious harm. You don’t have to take on the pharmaceutical company by yourself. Harding Mazzotti is here to level the playing field between you and the large drug companies that put your health at risk.

If you or a loved one has developed an illness or injury that you suspect may be linked to a drug you took, you can trust our experienced defective drug lawyers to fight for you. Contact us online or call 844-446-1044 for a free consultation.

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