Drugs & Devices
Injuries from dangerous prescription drugs and defective medical devices: failure to warn, design defects, and recalls.
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The Schroeder Firm · Washington, DC
The product was supposed to be safe.
We represent people and families injured by dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, and unsafe consumer products. We take on the manufacturers, and we are paid only if you recover.
Free case review
Tell us what happened. We will review it at no cost.
How we hold them accountable.
We concentrate on complex litigation against pharmaceutical companies, device makers, and manufacturers: the cases that demand resources, persistence, and deep subject-matter knowledge.
Product Liability
Defective and dangerous consumer products, and toxic exposure that causes serious illness or injury.
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Compassionate, confidential representation for survivors of abuse and the failures of the institutions that should have protected them.
Speak with us confidentially →When powerful companies put profit over safety, someone has to answer for it.
The people we represent did not choose to be in a lawsuit. They trusted a medicine, a device, or a product, and they were harmed by it. Our job is to level the field: to take on well-funded corporate defendants, build the case the science supports, and pursue the full recovery our clients deserve.
Litigation we are pursuing now.
If a product on this docket injured you or someone in your family, we want to hear from you. Each is under active investigation, and each has filing deadlines.
GLP‑1 / Ozempic
Gastroparesis & gastrointestinal injury
Hernia Mesh
Failure, migration & revision surgery
Talcum Powder
Ovarian cancer & mesothelioma
Roundup
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
AFFF Firefighting Foam
PFAS exposure & related cancers
CPAP Machines
Recalled foam degradation exposure
Hip & Knee Implants
Metal-on-metal & early failure
3M Combat Earplugs
Hearing loss & tinnitus
Not sure whether your situation fits? Ask anyway. The review is free, and we will tell you honestly.
The Attorney
Chris Schroeder
Chris Schroeder founded The Schroeder Firm to do one thing exceptionally well: stand up for people injured by dangerous drugs, defective devices, and unsafe products. He built the practice around the belief that every client deserves a lawyer who treats their case, and their story, with the seriousness it demands.
His work focuses on the complex pharmaceutical and medical-device litigation that large firms and corporate defendants take seriously, combining rigorous case preparation with a genuine commitment to the families behind each claim.
Chris Schroeder
Straightforward, and no cost to start.
You focus on recovering. We handle the case, and you owe nothing unless we win.
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Free review
Tell us what happened. We listen, answer your questions, and assess whether you may have a claim, at no cost.
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Investigation
We gather records, consult experts, and build the evidence your case needs to stand up to a corporate defendant.
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Litigation
We file, negotiate, and try your case when necessary, keeping you informed at every step.
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Recovery
We pursue the full compensation you are owed. You pay attorney's fees only if we recover for you.
What people ask us first.
What is a mass tort case?
A mass tort is litigation where many people are harmed by the same product, often a drug, medical device, or chemical. Each person keeps their own individual claim, but the cases are coordinated so they can be litigated efficiently against a common defendant.
How do I know if I have a case?
The clearest way to find out is a free case review. We will ask about the product or medication involved, your injury, and the timeline, then tell you honestly whether you may have a claim worth pursuing.
What does it cost to hire the firm?
We handle these cases on a contingency-fee basis. The consultation is free, and you pay attorney's fees only if we obtain a recovery for you.
Is there a deadline to file?
Yes. Every claim is governed by a statute of limitations, and the deadline depends on your state and the type of case. Because these deadlines can be short, it is best to reach out as soon as possible.
Do you take cases outside Washington, DC?
Yes. While the firm is based in Washington, DC, mass tort and product liability matters are frequently national, and we represent clients across the country, associating with local counsel where required.
Every claim has a deadline. Start with a free review.
If you were harmed by a drug, device, or product, reach out today. No cost, no obligation, and an honest answer either way.
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