There are many different parties involved in bringing a drug to market and getting it into the hands of the consumer. Any or all of these parties may be held liable for injuries caused by the drug that they made, sold, distributed, prescribed, or represented. The involvement of multiple parties is one reason why drug liability claims can become very complex. However, it is critical to identify potentially liable parties to obtain maximum compensation. The defendants bear collective responsibility for paying compensation if it is determined that the defective drug contributed to the injuries suffered by the plaintiff.