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McGuire Law

Columbia Defective Drugs Personal Injury Attorney

When prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs cause serious harm instead of healing, victims face devastating injuries that could have been prevented with proper testing and warnings. Columbia, South Carolina residents trust pharmaceutical companies to provide safe, effective medications, but when defective drugs slip through regulatory oversight, the consequences can be life-altering or fatal.

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Attorney Matt McGuire

Whether you've suffered organ damage from contaminated medications, dangerous side effects from inadequately tested drugs, or injuries from improperly manufactured pharmaceuticals, immediate legal action is crucial to preserve evidence and protect your rights. Matthew McGuire has spent over 30 years holding pharmaceutical giants accountable for putting profits over patient safety, understanding how these complex cases require extensive medical knowledge and resources to take on well-funded corporate legal teams throughout South Carolina.

The Legal Expertise of McGuire Law

Taking on pharmaceutical giants requires more than legal skill—it demands the resources, medical expertise, and determination to challenge billion-dollar corporations that prioritize profits over patient safety.

Product Liability Expertise

Extensive experience with defective product cases including dangerous medications, contaminated drugs, and pharmaceutical manufacturing defects. We know how to prove liability against drug makers.

Medical Malpractice Representation

Understanding of medical causation and the ability to work with physicians, pharmacologists, and toxicologists to establish how defective drugs caused your specific injuries.

Class Action Experience

Experience with mass tort litigation and class actions against pharmaceutical companies. We can join you with other victims to increase leverage against well-funded corporate defendants.

Insurance Negotiation Mastery

Skilled negotiation with pharmaceutical company insurers and corporate defense teams. We know their tactics and how to counter them to maximize your recovery.

Wrongful Death Claims

Compassionate representation for families who lost loved ones to dangerous medications. We pursue full compensation while honoring your loved one's memory.

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Types of Defective Drug Cases We Handle

Pharmaceutical liability takes many forms—from design defects to manufacturing contamination to failure to warn about dangerous side effects. We have experience with all types of dangerous medication cases.

Design Defect Cases

Medications that are inherently dangerous even when manufactured correctly and used as intended. The drug itself is defective by design.

Manufacturing Defect Claims

Contaminated drugs, incorrect dosages, or medications produced under unsanitary conditions affecting entire product batches.

Failure to Warn Cases

Pharmaceutical companies that failed to adequately inform patients and doctors about known serious side effects of their medications.

Off-Label Promotion

Drug manufacturers illegally marketing medications for uses not approved by the FDA, leading to patient harm from untested applications.

Clinical Trial Misconduct

Cases where companies hid negative trial results or manipulated data to obtain FDA approval for dangerous medications.

Generic Drug Liability

Defects in generic medications that cause injuries despite being chemically equivalent to brand-name drugs.

Pharmaceutical Companies Have Billions to Fight You

Drug makers employ armies of lawyers to deny responsibility. You need an attorney with the resources and determination to level the playing field and hold them accountable.

McGuire Law's Core Values

Pharmaceutical injury victims face not only physical harm but also the emotional burden of being betrayed by medications they trusted to heal them. We provide compassionate advocacy while fighting aggressively against corporate negligence.

Compassionate Counsel

We understand the physical and emotional trauma of pharmaceutical injuries. You'll receive empathetic support while we fight aggressively to hold drug makers accountable.

Long-Term Perspective

Defective drug cases often take years to resolve and injuries may worsen over time. We evaluate the full lifetime impact of your pharmaceutical injuries to ensure complete compensation.

Statewide Representation

We represent pharmaceutical injury victims throughout all 46 South Carolina counties, coordinating with medical specialists across the state to build the strongest possible case.

Negotiation Excellence

Many defective drug cases settle when pharmaceutical companies recognize the strength of our evidence. We negotiate skillfully to achieve maximum compensation without unnecessary delays.

Community Commitment

As South Carolina attorneys, we're committed to protecting our community from dangerous medications and holding pharmaceutical companies accountable when they put profits over safety.

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Immediate Steps After Drug-Related Injuries

The actions you take immediately after discovering pharmaceutical injuries can significantly impact your case. Follow these steps to protect your health and your legal rights.

Seek Medical Attention

Get immediate medical care at Prisma Health or other Columbia facilities to document your injuries and receive proper treatment for drug-related harm.

Preserve All Evidence

Keep all medication bottles, packaging, and prescription information. This evidence is crucial for proving which drug caused your injuries.

Document Everything

Record your symptoms, medical treatments, and how the medication has impacted your daily life through detailed written records.

Collect Medical Records

Gather all medical records related to the prescription, including doctor visits, hospital stays, and specialist consultations.

Report Adverse Reactions

Report adverse drug reactions to your prescribing physician and consider filing reports with the FDA's MedWatch program.

Contact an Attorney Immediately

Call McGuire Law at (888) 499-5738 right away. Evidence can disappear and statute of limitations deadlines vary by case type.

The McGuire Law Difference

Pharmaceutical companies spend millions defending defective drug lawsuits. You need attorneys who have the resources, expertise, and determination to go toe-to-toe with their legal teams and win.

Proven Expertise You Can Trust

Over 30 years of experience taking on pharmaceutical companies and other large corporations. We have the track record and resources to handle complex defective drug cases.

Strategic Thinking, Not Just Legal Advice

We develop comprehensive strategies for defective drug cases, including coordinating medical experts, investigating FDA approval processes, and building compelling evidence of corporate negligence.

Collaborative Team Approach

We work with physicians, pharmacologists, toxicologists, and other experts to establish how defective drugs caused your injuries and what compensation you deserve.

Flexible Scheduling

We understand that pharmaceutical injuries disrupt your life. We offer flexible meeting times and can come to you when your health prevents travel to our office.

Committed to Your Community

As South Carolina attorneys, we're invested in protecting our neighbors from dangerous medications and holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for the harm they cause.

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Damages Available in Defective Drug Cases

Pharmaceutical injuries cause devastating harm that deserves full compensation. South Carolina law provides multiple categories of damages for defective drug victims.

Compensatory Damages

  • Medical expenses for emergency treatments, hospitalizations, specialist care, and ongoing treatment
  • Lost wages for time away from work and reduced earning capacity due to injuries
  • Pain and suffering for physical discomfort, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life
  • Disability accommodations and future care costs for permanent impairments

Additional Recovery

  • Loss of consortium damages for spouses affected by pharmaceutical injuries
  • Punitive damages when companies acted with conscious disregard for safety
  • Wrongful death compensation for families who lost loved ones
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Long-Term Consequences Require Long-Term Compensation

Pharmaceutical injuries often cause problems that worsen over time or don't appear until years later. We evaluate the full lifetime impact to ensure you're compensated for future harm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pharmaceutical injuries raise complex questions about your rights and options. Here are answers to help you understand defective drug law and take action to hold drug makers accountable.

How do I know if my medication caused my injuries?

We work with medical experts to establish causation between specific medications and your injuries. Signs include symptoms that began after starting the drug or worsened with continued use.

Can I sue if the drug was FDA approved?

Yes. FDA approval doesn't protect pharmaceutical companies from liability for defective drugs. Many dangerous medications were approved based on incomplete or manipulated data.

What if I took the medication as prescribed?

That actually strengthens your case. Defective drug claims don't require misuse—they require proving the medication itself was dangerous or inadequately warned about.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

South Carolina has strict deadlines that vary by case type. Contact us immediately to ensure you don't miss critical filing deadlines that could bar your claim.

What if the drug has been recalled?

A recall often strengthens your case by proving the manufacturer knew the drug was dangerous. We can use recall information as evidence of the company's knowledge of defects.

Can I afford to sue a pharmaceutical company?

We handle defective drug cases on contingency—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation. We have the resources to take on well-funded corporate defendants.

What about generic drugs?

Generic drug manufacturers can be liable for defects in their products. The legal theories differ from brand-name cases, but compensation is still available for injured patients.

How long do these cases take?

Complex pharmaceutical cases often take 1-3 years or longer, especially when fighting well-funded corporate defendants. We keep you informed throughout the process.

Matt McGuire - Attorney

About South Carolina Attorney Matt McGuire

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With over 30 years of experience defending South Carolina, McGuire Law provides elite legal representation with national recognition. McGuire Law has grown from a small practice into one of the most trusted law firms in South Carolina. We understand that legal issues can be overwhelming, whether you're facing criminal charges, dealing with injuries from an accident, or navigating family law matters.

McGuire Law is committed to each client's unique situation, and we don't believe in boilerplate solutions. Every case requires careful analysis, strategic planning, and aggressive representation. Our firm combines over 30 years of experience with cutting-edge legal strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

McGuire Law serves all 46 South Carolina counties. We know these counties, their courts, their legal communities, and most importantly, the people who live here. This local knowledge, combined with our legal expertise, gives our clients a significant advantage.

Matt McGuire received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina.

Matt has served as a law clerk for a State Circuit Judge, an Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Carolina, and an Assistant Solicitor in the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office.

Matt is a proud husband, father of two, and a long-time resident of Richland County, South Carolina.

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Don't let pharmaceutical companies escape responsibility for the harm their defective drugs have caused. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations run out.

Call McGuire Law immediately for a comprehensive evaluation of your case. Matt McGuire's three decades of experience and 24/7 availability ensure you get the aggressive representation needed to hold drug manufacturers accountable.

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2001 Assembly Street, Suite 102-B
Columbia, SC 29201

(888) 499-5738

Contact McGuire Law Today

Don't let pharmaceutical companies escape responsibility for the harm their defective drugs have caused – call (888) 499-5738 immediately for a comprehensive evaluation of your case. Matt McGuire's three decades of experience and 24/7 availability ensure you get the aggressive representation needed to hold drug manufacturers accountable and secure the compensation you deserve.

Available 24/7/365 - Immediate Response for Pharmaceutical Injury Cases

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