Any person who was harmed by a drug can file a claim against the drug manufacturer. The main factor in these cases is being able to establish that a client was on the drug in question and that the client suffered a side effect(s) that the drug manufacturer knew about and covered up or failed to warn about.
The spouse of the affected user can file a loss of consortium claim if injuries suffered by the user have deteriorated the quality of the spousal relationship. If the injured party has passed away due to their drug-related injuries, they can be represented by their successor in interest. The successor in interest can be a spouse, family member or representative of the deceased person’s legal estate.