Ortho Evra Lawsuits
Ortho Evra lawsuits keep growing in number because of
the serious side effects associated with the birth control patch. Regrettably,
Ortho Evra has been linked to fatalities
in women of childbearing age. A dozen young women died due to the birth
control patch in 2004 alone. Family members of those who died, as well
as those who have suffered serious side effects,
are now pursuing Ortho Evra lawsuits.
The Food and Drug Administration has forced Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical,
Inc., the maker of Ortho Evra, to acknowledge
the risks associated with the drug. A new warning was added to the patch’s
label as of November of 2005, alerting physicians and patients of the
potential life-threatening Ortho Evra side effects.
As people begin to file Ortho Evra lawsuits, information
about adverse reactions to the patch that have led to death has begun
to surface. Typically, causes of death have included heart attacks,
blood clots, and strokes. Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms
are also dangerous effects of the drug.
There is an increased exposure to estrogen when a woman uses the patch
as opposed to an oral birth control pill. The pill causes estrogen levels
in the patient’s body to spike and then excess amounts of the
hormone are excreted. Ortho Evra, however,
enters the bloodstream steadily and estrogen is not disposed of as efficiently
as the pill.
Those who have been harmed by the drug may be entitled to compensation
through Ortho Evra lawsuits. People affected by Ortho
Evra side effects have generally been young women who are in their
late teens and early twenties. To be eligible to participate in litigation
against the manufacturer of this drug, an injury must have been sustained.
Even if you were not hospitalized for your condition, it may be possible
to receive compensation for your injuries.
Ortho Evra Lawyers
If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death
as a result of Ortho Evra, call the
Ortho Evra lawyers of VanDerGinst
Law. P.C. at (877) 786-1LAW (877-786-1529)
or submit the
free online case evaluation. The initial consultation
is free of charge. If we agree to handle your Ortho Evra lawsuit,
we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for
our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In
many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration
date, known as a statute of limitations. Please contact our Ortho
Evra lawyers right away to ensure that you do not waive your right
to possible compensation. We can tell you if you have a case for a potential
Ortho Evra lawsuit.
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