Lawyers are now filing claims for those diagnosed with brain tumors after receiving the birth control Depo-Provera.
Those affected may be entitled to substantial compensation for brain tumor injury damages, including:
Depo-Provera and Depo-SubQ Provera are popular birth control medications from Pfizer that are administered by shot every 12 weeks. Due to their effectiveness, ease of use and lack of estrogen-induced blood clot risks, they are prescribed to more than 1 million women each year in the United States.
Unfortunately, new reports indicate Depo-Provera may significantly increase the risk for dangerous brain tumors.
In a March, 2024 study published in the British MedicalJournal, French researchers found those who had received Depo shots for longer than a year had up to 5.6 times the risk of intracranial meningioma.
Intracranial meningiomas are tumors that grow specifically in the Dura Mater, Arachnoid Mater or Pia Mater tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. They make up 40% of cancers in the central nervous system. Even the non-cancerous types, which are slower to grow, can cause serious problems.
Experts attribute the added risk for these brain tumors from Depo-Provera to the synthetic hormone progestogen, which is the effective ingredient.
Depo-Provera has been prescribed since 1992 and is approved in over 100 countries. Therefore, doctors fear millions of women worldwide maybe at risk. Also, new reports indicate Pfizer may have continued to sell the drug while knowing the dangers.
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with brain tumors after using Depo, it’s important to learn about your legal rights. Contact us today to speak directly with a lawyer.
Latest Information on the Depo-Provera Litigation
No. Lawyers expect thousands of victims will eventually file lawsuits against Pfizer for brain tumor related injuries from Depo-Provera and Depo-SubQ Provera. However, claims are likely to be consolidated into a special multidistrict litigation court rather than a Class Action Lawsuit.
In order to handle the volume of cases most efficiently, lawsuits with similar injuries alleged to have been caused by one product like Depo-Provera are often consolidated into specific courts like these.
Instead of forcing people into a single class action lawsuit for Depo-Provera injuries, multidistrict litigation (MDL) courts allow victims to band their individual cases together in a special court to seek damages against Pfizer.
This MDL process is usually more of an advantage for victims than a class action lawsuit. In a class action lawsuit, lawyers gather class participants who must share whatever is awarded. However, the individual participants in an MDL are able to select their own lawyer, exercise more control over their case and whether it settles, and reap higher award amounts for their separate lawsuit.
DrugNews works only with lawyers that have handled thousands of defective drug and medical device injury cases and are integrally involved with MDL litigation and courts.
If you or a loved one have suffered brain tumors after receiving a Depo-Provera or Depo-SubQ Provera contraceptive shot, it’s important to have your case examined by a legal expert to see if you have the right to recover damages.
Our qualified pharmaceutical injury lawyers will fully investigate your case, reviewing medical records, safety warnings and recent studies that your doctor may not normally discuss.
Most states allow you several years to file a lawsuit after you suffer an injury or discover it may be linked to a dangerous product. However, you should begin the process as early as possible to make sure your lawyer has time to get necessary records and prepare your case.
DrugNews works only with attorneys and law firms that have successfully handled tens of thousands of lawsuits involving injury or death from drugs and medical devices. And, we can connect you directly to a lawyer or patient advocate today, so you’ll be able to decide if you want to proceed.
We make it easy to get help, find out if you qualify, and quickly file a claim. Our service is offered at no cost to you, and you won’t pay anything to your attorney unless you receive an award. Also, our qualified lawyers can handle most aspects of your case without you ever having to leave your home.
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