Even if you stopped taking Depo-Provera years ago, you may qualify to take legal action if a doctor diagnosed you with a brain tumor or other serious illness related to your Depo-Provera use. Mass tort claims are ongoing for injured Depo patients to recover damages for medical bills and other losses. Lawyers are reviewing cases for meningiomas linked to Depo-Provera shots and can clarify the statute of limitations and how it applies to your specific case.
If you are wondering whether you can still file a lawsuit if you stopped taking Depo-Provera years ago, a Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyer can help you understand your rights and potential timeline. Learn more about the health risks associated with long-term use of Depo-Provera and get a free claim review with a law firm team member to learn more about your right to compensation and the Depo-Provera manufacturer’s responsibility.
Your Diagnosis Date Is an Important Part of Your Depo-Provera Claim
Injury claims that involve health complications (such as severe side effects of contraceptive injections) can be complicated because the date of diagnosis could govern the filing deadline (instead of the date you last received a Depo-Provera hormonal contraceptive shot).
Your Depo-Provera lawyer will work in conjunction with your medical team to define the date your meningioma was diagnosed and your treatment protocol. Together, they will compile the following evidence:
- Proof a doctor prescribed you Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate)
- Proof you received at least two Depo-Provera injections
- A diagnosis of an injection DNA brain tumor
- Your medical history
- Medical records and bills for your treatment
- Medical expert testimony and specialist statements
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Depo-Provera Meningioma Lawsuits Have a State-Mandated Statute of Limitations
Mass tort claims allow multiple plaintiffs (injured parties) to pursue damages from one defendant or group of defendants (at-fault parties). While statutes of limitations apply, they can vary from client to client and based on the circumstances of your claim.
Statutes of limitations are also different for each state, and exceptions to the statute of limitations may exist depending on where you reside. The best way to understand the filing deadline and its application to your lawsuit is to let a Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuit attorney handle it for you.
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(855) 529-0269The Costs of Treating a Meningioma Brain Tumor Related to Depo-Provera
The Mayo Clinic describes the myriad costs of diagnosing and treating a meningioma brain tumor, which can include:
- A thorough physical exam and assessment of your symptoms
- Imaging exams (CT scan and MRI) that show detailed views of your brain
- Ongoing monitoring of your tumor to detect growth or shrinkage
- Invasive surgery to remove the meningioma in its entirety, when possible
- Radiation therapy to eliminate meningioma cells and combat recurrence
This list is not exhaustive. Your Depo-Provera attorney can help you create a detailed list of your treatment protocol and expenses, all of which are generally recoverable in your Depo-Provera lawsuit.
Additional Forms of Compensation for Depo-Provera Injury Claims
Medical costs are only the start of your compensation request. You can also seek the following economic and non-economic damages in Depo-Provera litigation:
- Income losses: Compensation for lost wages from all income sources when your treatment and recovery prevent you from working
- Reduced earning capacity: Compensation for the toll your brain tumor takes on your future earning capacity
- Physical impairment: Compensation for the physical limitations you incur, including disability and disfigurement
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical, mental, and emotional distress and anguish of your medical treatment and recovery
- Diminished quality of life: Compensation for the way your diagnosis and illness impact your daily life and lifestyle
After your personal injury attorney helps you assess your damages, they will negotiate for a fair settlement on your behalf.
Why Depo-Provera Users Are Entitled to Financial Compensation
Patients who are or were prescribed the Depo-Provera injectable contraceptive should have received full disclosure of its potential risks and long-term effects. Because the drug’s manufacturers did not provide adequate warnings about an increased risk of meningioma brain tumors, lawyers are building Depo-Provera mass tort claims.
To strengthen and support your claim, your attorney will:
- Assess your eligibility to join a mass tort
- Define and protect your legal rights
- Build a solid collection of evidence
- Negotiate for the best possible settlement
Having a lawyer on your side, versus seeking damages alone, gives you peace of mind that they know how to meet all the appropriate legal parameters of your claim. It also means you have an advocate during the case-building and negotiation portions of your Depo-Provera case.
Depo-Provera Manufacturers That Patients Are Suing in Mass Tort Claims
Pfizer Inc. is a well-known manufacturer of the Depo-Provera birth control shot. You qualify to join a mass tort claim against Pfizer Inc. if you received at least two shots of the following name-brand shots:
- Depo-Provera
- Depo-SubQ Provera
You could also qualify if you received at least two shots of a generic version from one of the following manufacturers:
- A‐S Medication Solutions
- Greenstone LLC
- Pharmacia & Upjohn Co. LLC
- Prasco Laboratories
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Most personal injury law firms will provide a free review of your Depo-Provera claim. They will assess your claim, collect and organize evidence, and fight for the fair and appropriate financial compensation you need and deserve.
Personal injury lawyers will also represent you on a contingency fee basis. This client-friendly fee structure means you will pay nothing upfront or out of your pocket. It also means you will only compensate your lawyer when they recover damages for you and owe no fees if you do not receive a financial award.
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Learn More About Depo-Provera Filing Deadlines in Your State
If you received a meningioma diagnosis after taking Depo-Provera shots, you could be entitled to compensation even if you stopped taking it a long time ago. Our lawyers can determine whether you’re still within the statute of limitations for filing a claim.
Stop wondering whether you can file a lawsuit if you stopped taking Depo-Provera years ago and find out what your options are with a free consultation. Contact our experienced legal team at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers to get started today.
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