Seeking damages for an adverse medical diagnosis can be challenging. First, you and your legal team need to know if using Depo-Provera caused your tumor. You must also prove how with a clear and compelling evidence file. When a Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyer represents you, you do not have to manage this daunting task alone.
If you or a loved one relied on Depo-Provera shots for birth control and received a recent brain tumor diagnosis, you could be entitled to compensation. Attorneys are building claims against the drug’s manufacturers and fighting for damages for you and other patients. Law firms in your area will review your injury claim for free and represent you on a contingency fee basis.
Your Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Claim Requires a Definitive Diagnosis
A meningioma is a specific type of brain tumor that grows along the membranes of the brain and spinal cord. Its symptoms include:
- Vision changes
- Vision loss
- Headaches
- Tinnitus
- Hearing loss
- Memory loss
- Loss of smell
- Seizures
- Speech issues
Doctors can only diagnose one using the following tests and exams:
- CT scan: An imaging exam that uses dye to create pictures of cross-sections of your brain.
- MRI study: These provide detailed pictures of your brain and the meningioma.
Diagnosing a meningioma can be tricky since it can mimic other medical conditions. If your doctor suspects a meningioma, they will refer you to specialists. A neurologist can make a definitive diagnosis, review your comprehensive medical history, and establish a connection between Depo-Provera usage and your current condition.
How Is the Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot Linked to Brain Tumors?
Scientists have recently connected medroxyprogesterone acetate, the active ingredient in Depo-Provera, to an increased risk of developing a brain tumor. A British Medical Journal (BMJ) study cites the risk among long-term users of injectable Depo-Provera.
Users of Pfizer brands—Depo-Provera and Depo-SubQ Provera—and specific generic versions are at risk. Users of authorized versions—A‐S Medication Solutions, Greenstone LLC, Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, Prasco Laboratories, and Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.—can experience the same risks and receive the same diagnoses.
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(855) 529-0269What Kind of Evidence Can Prove Depo-Provera Caused a Brain Tumor?
Proving a connection between your use of Depo-Provera and your diagnosed brain tumor requires extensive medical records. Start building your case file with the following:
- Medical records from before you started taking Depo-Provera
- Prescriptions and other evidence of each Depo-Provera dosage
- Diagnostic test results that established your meningioma
You can also collect statements from family and friends about any changes to your behavior and lifestyle that resulted from your brain tumor. Medical expert testimony can also establish the link between the injections and your diagnosis. Finally, an attorney can help you identify and consult physicians, neurologists, oncologists, and other subject matter experts.
Who Will Collect the Medical and Other Evidence That an Injury Claim Needs?
Coping with a potentially debilitating diagnosis and its emotional aftermath is challenging enough without adding the hard work and details of a legal claim. When a lawyer represents you, they can handle all of the following tasks for you:
- Collecting evidence that proves your right to compensation
- Identifying and consulting medical and financial experts
- Determining your eligibility to join a mass tort injury claim
- Communicating with the insurance company
- Accurately assessing the value of your recoverable damages
Most importantly, they will represent you on a contingency fee basis so you can get started immediately at no out-of-pocket cost. While your lawyer fights for your financial recovery, you can focus on getting better without losing time to build your injury claim and file it on time.
Who Can You Sue if Your Tumor Was Caused by Depo-Provera?
Drug companies must disclose all the risks and side effects of their medication. Their failure to do so robs consumers of the opportunity to make a well-informed decision about their health.
Patients like you who were diagnosed with a brain tumor after taking Depo-Provera are suing drug companies for their failure to disclose the risk of developing a meningioma. To join them, you must have been prescribed and received at least two Depo-Provera shots.
What Compensation Can You Get by Joining a Depo-Provera Mass Tort Claim?
You can pursue monetary damages from the manufacturer of the version of Depo-Provera you received. The types of compensation you can receive include:
- Economic damages: Past and future medical bills (e.g., imaging tests, medications, surgeries, and rehabilitation) and past and future lost income
- Noneconomic damages: Pain and suffering for physical discomfort and rigors of your injury and recovery, as well as compensation for the toll your diagnosis takes on your life, such as the inability to engage in previously enjoyed hobbies and activities.
Your Depo-Provera compensation request will require proof of these damages. Collect the medical bills, salary history records, prognosis, and other documents that prove their individual and collective value.
How Much Time Do You Have to File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?
In general, the personal injury statute of limitations is two years, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11. Failure to meet this deadline could jeopardize your right to file your lawsuit or join a mass tort.
A mass tort lawyer can help you meet the mandatory filing deadline since you risk dismissal if you miss it. They will file your lawsuit on time and with the appropriate court.
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