How to File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit

To file a Depo-Provera lawsuit, we recommend that you first contact a local attorney who handles product liability cases and mass tort lawsuits. Depo-Provera lawyers in your area are building a legal complaint for injured clients just like you.

Typically, you can join a mass tort claim at no out-of-pocket cost to you. Most personal injury law firms will review your claim at no cost and represent you on a contingency fee basis. They will handle all the legal aspects of your Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuit while you focus on getting medical care.

What to Expect When You File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit in Florida

Filing a lawsuit against a huge company is always hard. You do not have to take on a huge drug manufacturer and their legal and insurance representatives on your own. A personal injury lawyer can help you through each phase of your Depo-Provera lawsuit in a myriad of ways.

Identify the Drug Company Who Manufactured the Depo-Provera You Took

Depo-Provera, or Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), is an injectable form of birth control. You could qualify to join a mass tort lawsuit if you received at least two shots of Depo-Provera and were later diagnosed with a meningioma (an injectable DNA brain tumor). The drug’s name and the pharmaceutical companies that produced it were:

• Depo-Provera (Pfizer)
• Depo-SubQ Provera (Pfizer)
• Generic versions, including those manufactured by:
  • A‐S Medication Solutions
  • Greenstone LLC
  • Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC
  • Prasco Laboratories
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

If you meet these criteria, you can hold the maker of the specific product you used accountable for the losses you have suffered.

Prove You Are Eligible to File a Lawsuit Against the Drug Company

Once you have consulted with an attorney to confirm you meet the criteria of the mass tort lawsuit, we need to start building a case file. If you are represented by our lawyer, they will handle collecting the following evidence:

• Medical records from before and after your use of Depo-Provera
• Medical records directly related to your brain tumor (meningioma) diagnosis

Your attorney will compile and organize your evidence, including proof of the monetary value of your claim. They will handle all the moving parts of your claim while you receive the needed medical care. 

How a Depo-Provera Settlement or Trial Will Work in Florida

A mass tort lawsuit is one in which multiple plaintiffs (you) file a joint lawsuit against a defendant (the at-fault party). Each plaintiff has a unique set of recoverable damages, but all will file their lawsuits together. Typically, the steps of a mass tort lawsuit include:

• Identify potential plaintiffs and document their eligibility
• File your lawsuit and participate in a bellwether trial, if applicable
• Negotiate a fair and appropriate settlement with the defendant

Your lawyer will file your legal action within the allotted time and ensure all other legal parameters are met. If your case does go to court, your lawyer will argue your case in court, including preparing exhibits if a settlement agreement cannot be reached.

Meet the Statute of Limitation When Filing Your Depo-Provera Lawsuit

In general, you have two years to file your lawsuit, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11. If you miss or misinterpret the statute of limitations, your lawsuit could be barred from court. Without the leverage of a lawsuit, the insurance company could also refuse to negotiate a settlement, and you will have no legal avenues available to allow you to pursue damages. 

A personal injury attorney can help you avoid the loss of your legal right to sue the drug manufacturer by filing your lawsuit on time in Florida. Plus, we can manage all the other time-sensitive details of a mass tort claim.

Assess Your Recoverable Damages When You File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit

A serious medical condition like a brain tumor can cause ongoing medical expenses, interruptions in your work, and the impact on your quality of life. When you file a lawsuit, your lawyer will take the time to assess and document the varying types of compensation you can recover, including the following:

• Medical expenses, including surgical costs, rehabilitation, and therapy
• Lost wages, as well as any lost earning potential due to your injury
• Pain and suffering, inconvenience, mental anxiety, and emotional distress
• Disability due to your injuries
• Disfiguring injuries

If you have a lawyer, they will collect medical bills from every professional and facility where you were treated. In addition, they collect all other bills and receipts related to your potential compensation.

Benefits of Working With a Lawyer on Your Depo-Provera Lawsuit

You do not have to deal with the minute details of filing a complex legal claim without legal service and support. When a lawyer handles your Depo-Provera claim, they will do all of the following:

• Investigate and document your use of Depo-Provera
• Consult medical experts and specialists
• Collect compelling medical evidence
• Manage all case-related documentation
• Handle verbal and written communication
• Fight hard on your behalf during negotiations 
• Provide timely responses to your questions 
• Keep you updated on the progress of your claim

When you choose legal representation, you can avoid adding legal stress and frustration to an already trying situation and instead focus on your medical treatment.

Get Legal Support Right From the Start at No Out-of-Pocket Costs

Seeking compensation from a Depo-Provera manufacturer on your own can be a costly and intimidating legal process. When a lawyer represents you, they can manage all the moving parts of a mass tort claim without requesting any upfront fees from you.

You and the other members of the mass tort claim will only compensate the lawyers after they recover damages for you. If you do not obtain compensation, you will not owe the law firms any fees at all.

Get a Free Consultation Before You File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit

If you or a loved one suffered from a meningioma, an injectable DNA brain tumor, after taking at least two doses of Depo-Provera, our legal team can help you start or join a mass tort lawsuit. We will clarify each step of the filing process and fight for a favorable financial settlement.

Learn more about how to file a Depo-Provera lawsuit alongside other injured drug recipients. Contact our consultation team at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers to get started today.

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