I have been thinking about filing a lawsuit against a drug company that manufactures the drug Propecia for my baldness. After three years on this medication, I have realized that it has made it difficult, if not impossible, for my wife and I to conceive a child. Someone told me my suit would probably be part of a “toxic tort litigation”. What is that?

A toxic tort is a legal claim against a person or company that has exposed people to a dangerous substance. While pesticides and chemicals fall under this category, your suit would be a pharmaceutical drug claim.

A toxic tort litigation is, basically, a lawsuit filed on behalf of either an individual or a group of people who have been harmed by a toxic substance. When the lawsuit involves a number of plaintiffs, it is called a class action lawsuit.

When toxic torts come to trial, they must prove several things in order to succeed. Your legal representative must prove:

That the substance (in your case, the drug) was dangerous.
That you were exposed to this drug.
That the drug caused you harm.

As Memphis dangerous drug lawyers, we would represent you and any other people throughout the country who suffered similar toxic effects of the drug, Propecia. Our suit would, hypothetically, target the people who manufacture and distribute the drug.

However, we hesitate to comment on your case without speaking to you first. At Greer Injury Lawyers, we represent victims of dangerous drugs throughout the country. Give us a call toll free at 888-470-9143 today to speak with a Memphis dangerous drug attorney about your concerns.