Medical Products
Houston Medical Products and Pharmaceutical Liability Lawyer
If you or a family member have been seriously injured or have sustained the loss of a loved one by a medical product or device, you know how your needs and priorities can change quickly — it takes only an instant to be suddenly faced with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, loss of income and more.
Mithoff Law has decades of experience handling medical product liability cases. Richard Warren Mithoff and Mithoff Law have successfully handled more than several thousand cases over 50 years in nearly every area of personal injury, wrongful death and commercial litigation, including well in excess of more than several hundred cases taken to trial. Our reputation is widely known:
“Mithoff has been one of Houston’s most respected attorneys for decades, handling such high-profile cases as the aftermath of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Enron-related litigation on behalf of JPMorgan/Chase and highly publicized bus and plant explosions.”
–Houston Chronicle, June 26, 2019
“Mithoff, a Houston personal injury lawyer, is no stranger to winning big payoffs for large groups of people. He negotiated a $2.3 billion settlement with the tobacco industry for Harris and other counties, and he won $80 million for residents of a nursing home who were killed in a 2005 bus explosion while fleeing Hurricane Rita.”
– Houston Chronicle, November 22, 2017
If you or a family member or friend are seriously injured as the result of defective medical product or pharmaceutical, you should seek out the names of one or more highly qualified trial lawyers who have successfully handled a significant number of these kinds of cases.
Your most trustworthy sources for such a referral may be a close friend, a colleague from work, a fellow parishioner from your church, or another lawyer who is a personal friend and who can give you an unbiased opinion about the best lawyer to consult.
Publicly reported verdicts and settlements, examples of which follow, reflect our approach to the trial and settlement of cases. Some of the more high-profile cases involving product liability were the subject of extensive news coverage, which very often include examples of the kind of evidence taken into account by the juries deciding these cases.
DISCLAIMER
Verdicts and settlements as reported in these multiple news sources reflect the amount of these verdicts and settlements at the time they were reported and do not necessarily reflect the amounts ultimately recovered by the parties and may not be representative of results in other similar cases.
Reported amounts will not reflect attorneys’ fees (typically up to a 40 percent contingent fee) or case expenses. Jury verdicts may have been settled pending an appeal for a lesser amount and may have been settled on a confidential basis by agreement of the parties as approved by the court.
Examples of Mithoff Law’s Prominent Cases
By choosing Mithoff Law, clients can rest assured that they’re working with one of the premier medical product liability law firms in the country. Recipient of several prestigious awards, founder Richard Mithoff has been twice designated among Forbes Top 10 Trial Lawyers in the United States. With more than 50 years of experience to his name, Mithoff and his team — all highly acclaimed their own right — have won a number of high-profile legal cases, including:
Lawsuits over Faulty Hips Settled
Award in Hospital Death for Patient with Hypernatremia
East Texan Knew About Breast Implants Perils Years Ago
Families Sue Over Deaths After Surgery
Additionally, Mithoff Law has helped victims and their families obtain significant settlements from pharmaceutical companies, including:
Vioxx litigation
Mithoff Law represented hundreds of clients who made claims regarding Vioxx. The claims were settled for a confidential amount.
The manufacturer of the acne drug Accutane agreed to pay a 9-year-old boy and his mother an unspecified amount to settle a lawsuit that alleged the drug caused the child to be born with several deformities.
Mithoff has been the subject of profiles in a number of publications, including:
- Texas Super Lawyers “Legends of the Law” (“notching hundreds of $1 million-plus personal injury and commercial verdicts and settlements;” “an uncanny ability to grasp the heart of a case and craft persuasive arguments to sway judges and juries”)
- Houston Chronicle “A Sense of Empathy” (“a sense of empathy has helped Mithoff become one of nation’s most successful trial attorneys;” “connecting with both judges and juries through his mild manner and straight-forward approach.”)
- Detroit Free Press “Liability of Silence” (“Beating big corporations with big verdicts made Richard Mithoff one of the country’s best-known product-liability attorneys.”)
- Houston Business Journal “Attorney Wins Cases for Causes in Trials by Fire” (“one of the state’s most prominent legal renegades”)
- The Texas Lawbook “Richard Mithoff: Million-Dollar Verdicts that Save Lives” (“wins the old fashion way–by out-thinking outworking and outperforming his opposition.”)
- Texas Super Lawyers “Straight Up and Unshaken” (“a master at connecting with a jury.”)
- Texas’ Best Lawyers “Richard Mithoff Fighting for an Emotionally Charged Verdict in Louisiana” (“one of the most emotionally challenging of his storied career.”)
- Lawyers Weekly USA “The Richest Small-Firm Lawyers in America” (“clients flock to Mithoff knowing he can get the job done quickly.”)
- Houston Press “Best Civil Attorney” (“legal dynamo developed his considerable skills, grace and guts under the best.”)
Mithoff has received a number of awards in recognition of his lifetime achievements, including:
- Texas Super Lawyers Top 10 in Texas
- University of Texas Distinguished Alumnus Award
- University of Texas Law School Lifetime Achievement Award
- Lifetime Excellence in Advocacy Award Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists (see tribute by Justice Tracy Christopher)
- Leon Green Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Legal Profession Texas Law Review (see tribute by former Chief Justice Tom Phillips)
- Professional Excellence Award, Lifetime Achiever — Texas Lawyer
- Lions of the Bar – The Texas Lawbook
- Champion of Justice Award – Texas Watch
- Chrys Dougherty “Good Apple Award” – Texas Appleseed
- Jurisprudence Award – Anti-Defamation League
Mithoff has been elected to fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers, and the American Board of Trial Advocates.
We are dedicated to achieving the very best result in your case, whether by jury verdict or settlement. Attorneys with Mithoff Law have access to the best experts available, based on over 50 years of preparing cases for trial. We know how and when to consult engineers and experts who can reconstruct the facts of your case.
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Lawyer in Houston
As medical device and pharmaceutical lawyers in Houston, we know that those who rely upon medical devices and pharmaceuticals expect them to be effective and safe to use.
If you or a loved one have been injured following the use of a defective medical device or prescription drug, you need an experienced team of product liability attorneys to help you build and fight your case.
At Mithoff Law, we have decades of experience pursuing and winning claims against the companies that create and sell faulty devices and prescription drugs. When you work with us, you’re putting your medical equipment malfunction lawsuit in trustworthy hands.
Contact a Mithoff Law medical device lawyer or pharmaceutical lawyer in Houston today at 713-654-1122.
“Mithoff, a Houston personal injury lawyer, is no stranger to winning big payoffs for large groups of people. He negotiated a $2.3 billion settlement with the tobacco industry for Harris and other counties, and he won $80 million for residents of a nursing home who were killed in a 2005 bus explosion while fleeing Hurricane Rita.”
– Houston Chronicle, November 22, 2017
The Pharmaceutical lawyers in Houston at Mithoff Law have helped victims and their families obtain significant settlements from pharmaceutical companies, including:
Vioxx litigation
Mithoff Law represented hundreds of clients who made claims regarding Vioxx. The claims were settled for a confidential amount.
The manufacturer of the acne drug Accutane agreed to pay a 9-year-old boy and his mother an unspecified amount to settle a lawsuit that alleged the drug caused the child to be born with several deformities.
Permanent disability from PPA
Shortly after giving birth, a mother took over-the-counter medication containing Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) which caused a severe stroke and permanent paralysis. Mithoff Law helped her and her family to obtain a settlement from the pharmaceutical company.
Common medical device defects
Despite regulation and oversight by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), dangerous and defective medical devices still make it to market.
Common medical device defects medical device lawyers see include:
- Bad hip and knee replacement parts: The medical device lawyers at Mithoff Law have helped thousands of people who had received defective artificial hips recover damages against the manufacturer.
- Defective pacemakers: Erratic or malfunctioning pacemakers can cause significant, potentially fatal medical distress for their owners.
- Defective heart valve implants: Leaks and breaks can lead to multiple surgeries and/or wrongful death.
- Mishandled gynecological devices: Defects and/or poor sterilization can lead to infections, infertility, and even miscarriages.
- Failing hernia mesh implants: These common devices have been known to fail, leading to incredible pain and dangerous infections for their users.
Holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for defective products
Despite FDA oversight, dangerous pharmaceuticals still make it to market.
The Pharmaceutical lawyers in Houston at Mithoff Law have helped victims and their families obtain significant settlements from pharmaceutical companies, including:
- Hoffman LaRoche (Accutane): The manufacturer of the acne drug Accutane agreed to pay a 9-year-old boy and his mother an unspecified amount to settle a lawsuit that alleged the drug caused the child to be born with several deformities.
- Permanent disability from PPA: Shortly after giving birth, a mother took over-the-counter medication containing Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) which caused a severe stroke and permanent paralysis. Mithoff Law helped her and her family to obtain a settlement from the pharmaceutical company.
Why hire a Mithoff Law medical device lawyer or pharmaceutical lawyer in Houston
Pharmaceutical and medical device claims require not only legal knowledge, but also a thorough understanding of the industry.
Mithoff Law has decades of experience pursuing claims involving defective or dangerous pharmaceuticals and medical devices, including warnings claims. These claims are often complex, requiring nimble navigation of an extensive regulatory and legal framework. In some cases, pharmaceutical or device manufacturers may even have been aware of problems or dangers associated with a product prior to placing them on the market.
Our team of subject matter experts carefully scrutinizes relevant medical records, design information, or regulatory information when investigating and pursuing such claims. We have experience navigating the legal complex legal framework of pharmaceutical or medical device multi-district litigation, including negotiating claims with settlement trusts or facilities.
Get the justice you deserve: Contact a Mithoff Law medical device lawyer or pharmaceutical lawyers in Houston today
Injuries caused by defective drugs and defective medical devices can permanently impact you and your family, and can even be fatal.
Explore your options and pursue the compensation you deserve with an experienced, proven medical device lawyer or pharmaceutical lawyer from Mithoff Law. We are here and ready to provide you the assistance you need.
Call us at 713-654-1122 today.
