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Product liability lawsuits against pharmaceutical and medical device companies have proliferated over the past two decades, and Helmsing Leach has become a preeminent defense firm in this field. Since the 1990s, we have defended thousands of lawsuits and handled tens of thousands of claims involving brand-name and generic pharmaceutical products as well as a wide variety of medical devices in state and federal courts across Alabama, the Southeast, and the nation.

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What Is Medical Devices & Pharmaceutical Products Defense Litigation?

Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Products Defense Litigation is a specialized legal field encompassing the defense of companies involved in the production, distribution, or sale of medical devices and pharmaceuticals. These legal matters typically revolve around allegations of product defects, adverse effects, or improper marketing practices.

Our litigators work with companies to address potential liability of their devices and products, and to defend them when a lawsuit arises. We are highly experienced in stand-alone lawsuits and have also worked on some of the highest-profile national mass tort litigations involving drugs and medical devices.

The Leading Pharmaceutical Law Firm in Alabama

When it comes to defending against claims related to medical devices and pharmaceutical products in Alabama, Helmsing Leach is the top choice.


As in our other areas of expertise, our pharmaceutical and medical device litigation attorneys possess all the experience and knowledge needed to defend drug and medical device claims with maximum efficiency and flexibility.

Our medical device and pharma lawyers are well-versed in federal and state laws governing complex product liability as well as the latest Food and Drug Administration regulations and practices. We have successfully defended clients against claims brought under a broad spectrum of theories, including failure to warn, design defect, and manufacturing defect claims.
In Helmsing Leach’s 20 years of experience in this field, we have always kept abreast of the ever-evolving theories of liability advanced by plaintiffs’ counsel and the development of defenses to combat those theories.

Seasoned Pharmaceutical Litigation Attorneys

Helmsing Leach’s veteran litigators are subject matter experts in many relevant areas of medicine and science and have served in litigation science groups within larger multi-law firm defense teams in multi-district litigations. We are responsible for identifying, retaining, and preparing defense experts in a multitude of medical, scientific, and technical specialties, as well as challenging plaintiff expert witnesses under the Daubert and Frye standards.
We are known for collaborating with other legal teams our clients may assemble to defend their products and reputations. Because of our lower-cost location, our experienced team members bring great value without sacrificing efficacy to the defense teams we join.
If you’re facing legal challenges related to medical devices and pharmaceutical products defense in Alabama, don’t hesitate to reach out to Helmsing Leach Attorneys for a consultation. Our pharmaceutical law team is ready to provide personalized guidance and support tailored to your unique circumstances.

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