Missouri/Kansas Defective Product Lawyers
The same medical advances that extend life and solve a range of medical problems can also lead to premature death and permanent injuries. The law firm of Yonke & Pottenger has represented clients in numerous lawsuits over defective drugs and medical devices.
Our skilled attorneys have the trial experience, technical knowledge and access to industry experts to take on pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of medical devices and makers of other dangerous products. We extend a free case evaluation to prospective clients in the Kansas City metro area and throughout Missouri and Kansas.
Defective and Recalled Drugs or Medical Devices
We have recovered settlements and verdicts in litigation over some of the most widely used prescription medications and medical products:
- Phen-Fen diet pills (ordered off the market by the FDA)
- Celebrex (still sold, but with a "black box" warning)
- Bextra (off the market since 2005)
- Vioxx (discontinued in 2004)
- Composix Kugel mesh hernia repair patch (recalled in 2006)
- MRI poisoning (Gadolinium)
The serious side effects of many of these products were kept secret or downplayed in pursuit of billions of dollars in profits. Our clients suffered heart attacks, strokes, organ damage, skin disorders, life-threatening infections and other serious complications. In many cases, the damage was not realized until months or years after surgery or taking the drug. We work to secure maximum damages for the permanent harm, pain and suffering, and economic loss.
If your loved one suffered horrible side effects or died from these or other defective drugs or medical devices, let us determine what your options are. We have participated in multi-district litigation (MDL) and class action lawsuits, as well as individual "opt-out" lawsuits against the manufacturers for injury or wrongful death.
Other Product Liability
Trial lawyers Michael Yonke and Jason Pottenger have also handled cases involving dangerous design or disabled safety mechanisms:
- Industrial machinery (presses, conveyors, mixers)
- Heavy equipment (cranes, loaders)
- Power tools (saws, nail guns)
- Consumer products (ladders, appliances)
If you were injured on the job, you may have a product liability lawsuit in addition to workers' compensation benefits.
Do I Have a Case?
Contact our Kansas City office at 866-764-3065 for a free consultation and case evaluation if you suspect a defective drug, medical device or other unsafe product caused lasting injury or death. We take no attorney fees unless we recover compensation.
