Drugwatch.com is a comprehensive resource about dangerous side effects and complications from commonly prescribed drugs and oft-used medical devices. Our mission is to educate people about medications they take and the devices that are in their bodies and then to provide resources to help people evaluate whether they have a legal case because of life-changing side effects or complications.
Drugwatch.com is updated constantly with new information about research breakthroughs, clinical trials, recalls and warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). By making you aware of the risks of certain medications and medical devices, we give you a better chance for quality of life and survival.
Facing serious side effects, a debilitating disease or supporting a family member or friend through a difficult medical situation can be overwhelming. When it comes to learning about medical complications, handling financial arrangements or discovering your legal options, you may not know where to start. Our Patient Advocates can help.
If you or a loved one was harmed because of a drug or device, we can help you navigate the maze of paperwork for filing a legal claim. We can also explain other avenues of financial assistance. And we can help you locate specialists in your area.
Joyce helps people who want a treatment plan to connect to doctors and hospitals. She also assists in matching clients with the right law firm. Joyce is active in elder care and elder law and brings a unique perspective as a wife, mother and grandmother. She graduated from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctorate from Samford University.
Beau is an expert in medical research and mass tort information. He holds a degree in political science and history from Western Illinois University. He enjoys researching and writing about the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, particularly about dangerous drugs and medical devices and the impact these industries have on everyday consumers.
Vanessa seeks to help patients in their time of need. She researches the latest in pharmaceutical industry news and is ready to answer questions. Vanessa has her bachelor’s degree and is working on her master’s degree, both in Health Service Administration and from the University of Central Florida. She joined the Drugwatch team in June 2010.
Linda offers medical and legal options to patients and their families going through life-altering medical experiences. As a former Disability Examiner, she has processed thousands of Social Security claims for people suffering from mental and physical impairments. She has her bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and her master’s degree in Health Care Management from Capella University.
Jennifer has a background in journalism, in newspapers and online publications, and has an interest in topics related to medicine and health care. She is a former assistant news editor for The Detroit News and also worked at the Jackson (Mich.) Citizen Patriot. She has a degree from Michigan State University.
Michelle is an experienced reporter and researcher, and has written for magazines and public relations companies. She has been published in research journals and peer-reviewed publications. She holds a degree in English – Technical Communication from the University of Central Florida.
Joey’s background is in technical writing, and he excels at researching complicated subject matters and distilling them in an understandable way for readers. He has experience writing about cancer and other diseases. He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida.
Rich joined Drugwatch in 2009 and is the public outreach team leader. His goal is to help consumers become informed of potentially dangerous prescription drugs and medical devices. He holds a degree in economics from Florida State University.
Aubrey joined Drugwatch in 2012 with a mission of broadening the public understanding of dangerous prescription drugs and medical devices. She has a resort and hospitality management degree from Florida Gulf Coast University.
John takes pride in educating individuals and families about medications and medical devices through Drugwatch. He graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in marketing.
Robert hopes to make a positive, long-lasting, difference in the lives of people affected by harmful prescription drugs and medical devices. He has degrees in marketing and real estate from Florida State University.
With several years of experience doing public outreach, Jeff he enjoys helping to spread awareness about health and safety topics. He majored in digital media while attending the University of Central Florida.
