Who Can File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?

Depo-Provera, a commonly used birth control injection, has been linked to serious health risks, including the development of brain tumors called meningiomas. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a meningioma after using the Depo-Provera shot, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against its manufacturer.

A Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyer from our firm can help you explore your legal options and determine whether you can file a Depo-Provera lawsuit. Contact Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation.

Can I File a Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Lawsuit?

You may be eligible to file a Depo-Provera lawsuit if:

• You received at least two shots of Depo-Provera, Depo‐SubQ Provera, or an authorized generic from A‐S Medication Solutions, Greenstone LLC, Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, Prasco Laboratories, or Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc., and
• You were diagnosed with a meningioma.

Our team can help you establish these criteria.

Statute of Limitations and Eligibility

The statute of limitations for filing a Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuit varies by state and is often determined by the date of injury or diagnosis. Some states allow exceptions that extend the filing deadline under certain circumstances. Our firm can help determine whether you are within the allowable time frame to file and guide you through the legal process.

However, we recommend that you get started as soon as possible because you risk recovering nothing if you overstep your state’s statute of limitations for a Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuit.

Understanding Depo-Provera and Meningiomas

The Depo-Provera shot contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a synthetic hormone that helps prevent pregnancy. A 2024 study in BMJ indicates that prolonged use of high-dose progestin-based contraceptives like Depo-Provera may increase the risk of meningiomas, which are tumors that develop in the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

These tumors may cause a range of symptoms, such as: 

• Seizures
• Cognitive difficulties
• Hearing loss
• Blurred vision
• Severe headaches

While meningiomas are often non-cancerous, they may still require surgery depending on their size, location, and the symptoms they cause. Benign meningiomas can also pose serious risks if left untreated, as they may continue to grow and worsen symptoms. In any case, a meningioma can be debilitating and affect every aspect of the victim’s life.

Patients who have a confirmed diagnosis of a meningioma after extended use of Depo-Provera should consider taking legal action to hold the drug manufacturer accountable and seek compensation for damages.

Our dangerous drugs lawyers can listen to your story and build a robust case against the manufacturer.

Brain Tumors: the Financial, Physical, and Emotional Costs

Potential claimants often face severe life disruptions due to the medical and financial burdens associated with meningiomas. Victims may have undergone:

• Hospital stays and surgical procedures to remove the tumor or address associated complications
• Rehabilitation and physical therapy to recover lost motor or cognitive skills
• Long–term use of medications such as anti-seizure drugs or other prescriptions to manage symptoms
• Follow–up imaging and appointments with neurologists or oncologists to monitor the tumor’s progression or recurrence
• Incurred expenses for long-term care if cognitive or physical impairments result from the tumor or its treatment

Beyond the medical toll and the corresponding medical bills, these conditions often interfere with daily life, leading to lost income, emotional trauma, and diminished quality of life. Filing a lawsuit can help survivors seek compensation for these damages and hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for failing to warn about potential dangers.

Even if you’ve just recently been diagnosed, you can still pursue a Depo-Provera meningioma lawsuit. When you share the details of your case with us, we’ll provide transparent guidance on your legal options and discuss what level of compensation may realistically be expected.

Other Known Risks of Depo-Provera

Along with the Depo-Provera injection’s link to brain tumors, the drug has also been associated with other long-term health risks, such as:

Bone Density Loss

The risk of osteoporosis or fractures may increase over time, especially in younger individuals whose bones are still developing. The FDA has issued warnings about this risk, recommending that users weigh the potential benefits and dangers before prolonged Depo-Provera use. Thousands of Depo-Provera lawsuits were filed for bone density loss in Canada.

Pfizer, Depo-Provera’s manufacturer, settled many of these cases in 2021. The settlement totaled $1,913,750 to be divided among the plaintiffs who suffered osteopenia, osteoporosis, and fractures due to bone fragility.

Increased Risk of Blood Clots

The hormone in Depo-Provera, medroxyprogesterone acetate, may elevate the risk of blood clots, particularly in those with other risk factors such as smoking, obesity, or a family history of clotting disorders.

Blood clots can lead to serious complications, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE), which can be life-threatening.

Breast Cancer

Some studies, including a 2012 article published in Cancer Research, suggest a potential link between long-term use of Depo-Provera and an elevated risk of breast cancer, but the evidence is not definitive. Further research can help clarify the potential risks.

Can I Afford a Lawyer if I Qualify to File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?

Yes. Our lawyers handle Depo-Provera meningioma lawsuits on a contingency-fee basis. This means you pay us nothing unless we win your case. Our fee comes out of the settlement or award you receive.

We believe that people harmed by Depo-Provera use should not have to pay upfront to hold the pharmaceutical company liable.

Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Lawsuit Consultation

If Depo-Provera use has caused you or a loved one harm, don’t wait to seek help. Chalik & Chalik’s’ experienced personal injury attorneys are here to provide compassionate support and aggressive representation.

Schedule a free consultation today to learn how our Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyers can help you pursue justice and hold negligent parties accountable.