Key Takeaways

• Drug manufacturers can be held liable when a medication causes injury the company knew or should have known about and failed to warn patients and doctors.
• Pharmaceutical cases are usually consolidated in a federal Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) or a state coordinated proceeding — which means evidence and discovery are shared across thousands of cases, lowering the cost of pursuing an individual claim.
• Most pharmaceutical injury claims run on a statute-of-limitations clock of two or three years, depending on the state and when the link between the drug and the injury became known. Acting early protects your rights.
• There are no up-front costs. We review every pharmaceutical injury claim on a contingency basis — you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
• Our firm is actively reviewing claims involving Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs, Depo-Provera, talcum powder, chemical hair relaxers, the Paragard IUD, Tylenol/acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and the Bard PowerPort catheter.

Pharmaceutical Injury Lawyer Serving PA, NJ, NY, and MD

Every year, drugs that were sold as safe and effective end up causing serious injuries — cancers, strokes, brain tumors, organ damage, birth defects, and death. When that happens, patients and families have a right to hold the manufacturer accountable. Siddons Law Firm represents injured clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland in claims against pharmaceutical companies, generic drug makers, and medical device manufacturers.

Pharmaceutical litigation is technical, document-heavy, and expensive to pursue alone — which is exactly why federal courts group these cases into MDLs and plaintiffs’ firms work together on shared discovery. Our job is to make sure your individual claim is filed in the right forum, that your medical records and pharmacy records are preserved, and that you’re represented by attorneys with the resources to take your case all the way through settlement or trial if that’s what it takes.

Drugs and Medical Products We Are Currently Reviewing

Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Other GLP-1 Drugs

GLP-1 receptor agonists — sold as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Rybelsus, and Saxenda — have been prescribed to more than 30 million Americans for diabetes and weight loss. Patients are now reporting severe gastrointestinal injuries (gastroparesis, intestinal obstruction, ileus), a sudden form of vision loss called NAION, and blood clotting events. Two separate federal MDLs are now consolidating thousands of cases. Learn more about Ozempic and GLP-1 claims →

Depo-Provera (Brain Tumors / Meningioma)

In December 2025 the FDA added a new warning to Depo-Provera linking the contraceptive injection to an increased risk of meningioma, a type of brain tumor. Women who received Depo-Provera shots for at least a year and were later diagnosed with a meningioma may be eligible for compensation from Pfizer. Learn more about Depo-Provera claims →

Talcum Powder (Ovarian Cancer and Mesothelioma)

Johnson & Johnson and other talc manufacturers are facing more than 67,000 lawsuits alleging that asbestos-contaminated talc products — including Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower — caused ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. Verdicts have already topped $40 million per plaintiff. Learn more about talcum powder claims →

Chemical Hair Relaxers (Uterine and Ovarian Cancer)

Women who used chemical hair relaxers and straighteners — including products made by L’Oréal, Softsheen-Carson, Strength of Nature, Revlon, Godrej, Namaste, and Dabur — and were later diagnosed with uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, endometrial cancer, or ovarian cancer may qualify to participate in the federal hair relaxer MDL. Learn more about hair relaxer claims →

Paragard IUD (Breakage on Removal)

The Paragard copper IUD has been linked to breakage during removal, leading to pieces of the device being left in the uterus, migration into surrounding organs, surgical retrieval procedures, hysterectomies, and infertility. More than 3,600 cases are pending in the federal MDL. Learn more about Paragard IUD claims →

Tylenol / Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy (Autism and ADHD)

Mothers who took Tylenol or a store-brand acetaminophen during pregnancy and later had a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or ADHD may have a claim against the manufacturers and retailers that sold these products without adequate warnings. Litigation is ongoing at the federal and state level. Learn more about Tylenol / acetaminophen-autism claims →

Bard PowerPort (Implanted Catheter Failures)

The Bard PowerPort is an implanted device used to deliver chemotherapy, antibiotics, and other IV medications. The catheter component has been linked to fractures, migration into the heart or pulmonary arteries, blood clots, and serious infections. Bellwether trials are scheduled throughout 2026. Learn more about Bard PowerPort claims →

Other Drugs and Devices Under Review

Our firm is also reviewing claims involving:

• Suboxone — severe dental decay and tooth loss linked to the sublingual film.
• Zantac (ranitidine) — cancer claims pending in Delaware and California state court.
• Dupixent — cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and other rare cancer diagnoses.
• Paraquat — Parkinson’s disease in agricultural and landscape workers.
• SSRIs during pregnancy — congenital birth defects.
• Proton pump inhibitors (Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid) — chronic kidney disease and kidney failure.

If you took a medication or were implanted with a medical device and believe it caused a serious injury, call us even if the drug isn’t on this list. Pharmaceutical litigation is constantly evolving, and new claims open every month.

Who Can File a Pharmaceutical Injury Claim?

You may have a claim if all four of the following are true:

1. You took the drug or were implanted with the device.
2. You were diagnosed with a serious injury that has been linked to the drug or device — usually one that required hospitalization, surgery, or ongoing medical care.
3. You can document both the use and the diagnosis through medical records, pharmacy records, or insurance claims data.
4. The injury occurred within the statute of limitations for your state (typically two years in PA and NJ, three years in NY and MD, measured from when the link between the drug and the injury became known, not necessarily from when the drug was taken).

Even if you aren’t sure whether your case qualifies, the consultation is free. We’d rather hear from you and tell you “you don’t have a claim” than have you miss a filing deadline because no one looked at the facts.

How Pharmaceutical Injury Cases Work

Pharmaceutical injury claims are handled differently than car crash or slip-and-fall cases. Here’s what to expect:

1. Case evaluation. We collect the drug name and dates of use, your diagnosis, and your treating providers. No cost, no obligation.
2. Medical record review. We order your pharmacy and medical records to confirm the drug exposure and the injury diagnosis.
3. Filing. Your case is filed into the appropriate MDL or state coordinated proceeding. This preserves your claim against the statute of limitations.
4. Discovery. Bellwether trials test the strongest cases in front of juries. Those verdicts (or the risk of them) drive settlement negotiations.
5. Resolution. Most pharmaceutical cases resolve through a settlement grid that assigns values based on injury severity, age, and dose/duration. Cases can also settle individually or go to trial.

Pharmaceutical cases take time — usually 18 months to several years from filing to resolution. But because our fee is contingent, our interests and yours are aligned from day one.

Why Choose the Siddons Law Firm

Pharmaceutical litigation is not something you hand off to just any personal injury lawyer. Our firm has the experience, the resources, and the multi-state licensing to represent pharmaceutical injury clients across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. We work with nationally recognized co-counsel on complex drug cases — meaning your case is backed by the same expert witnesses, scientific consultants, and litigation databases that drive the biggest MDL verdicts in the country. You still get a local PA/NJ/NY/MD lawyer who returns your calls and explains what’s happening, but you get the firepower of a national pharmaceutical litigation team behind you.

No up-front costs. No hourly billing. Free case evaluation. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a pharmaceutical injury lawsuit?

In most of the states we serve, you have two to three years from the date you knew or reasonably should have known that the drug or device caused your injury. Pennsylvania and New Jersey apply a two-year statute; New York and Maryland are three years. There are exceptions — for minors, for wrongful-death claims, and for discovery-rule cases — so don’t assume your case is too old until an attorney has reviewed it.

I already threw away the pill bottle. Can I still file a claim?

Yes. Pharmacy records, insurance claim data, and doctor’s notes are usually enough to establish that you took the drug. We obtain these records for you at no cost as part of the case evaluation.

How much does it cost to hire you for a pharmaceutical case?

Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, meaning we only get paid if we recover money for you. If we lose, you owe us nothing — no legal fees, no costs, no case expenses.

Will I have to travel to file my case?

Almost never. Most MDLs are handled through written discovery and remote depositions. In the rare case where a bellwether trial needs in-person testimony, we cover travel and accompany you throughout.

What if the drug was a generic?

Generic drug claims are more complicated because of a 2011 Supreme Court decision (PLIVA v. Mensing), but they are not impossible. Design-defect claims, failure to communicate FDA-required warning updates, and claims against the brand-name manufacturer under “innovator liability” remain viable in several states. Call us — don’t assume your case is dead just because the pharmacy dispensed a generic.

Can I participate in the class action and the MDL at the same time?

Most pharmaceutical cases are not class actions — they are mass torts, which means each plaintiff has an individual case that is coordinated (not combined) with thousands of others. You maintain your own claim and your own recovery. You do not need to “join” a class, and you are not bound by a class-action settlement unless you affirmatively participate.

Does it matter which state I live in?

It can matter. State law governs the statute of limitations, damages caps (in medical-device claims), and sometimes the forum where your case can be filed. Our firm is licensed to represent clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD, so we handle those jurisdictional questions for you.

Start Your Case — Serving Clients Throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD

If you suspect a medication or medical device caused you or a loved one serious injury, don’t wait. Call the Siddons Law Firm at (610) 255-7500, email msiddons@siddonslaw.com, or use the form on this page. Your case evaluation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.