Do I have a Paxil case?

The past several years have seen a significant increase in the number of warnings about the potentially serious birth defect dangers from taking antidepressant drugs like Paxil during pregnancy. Unfortunately, hundreds of millions of people have already taken these drugs.

In almost every case, parents were not warned about the dangers of the drug and are now trying to do everything they can for their children’s recovery. Many are asking, “Do I have a Paxil Lawsuit or legal options?”

Here are some important questions to ask to find out if you have a case:

1.  Did you or a loved one take a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drug like Paxil during pregnancy?

2.  Did you take the drug in the United States under prescription?

3.  Was the use of the drug continuous for more than a few weeks?

4.  Was your child born with a birth defect or did they die from injuries caused by a birth defect?

5.  Is your child’s birth defect related to the defective drug?

If you answered yes to the first four “Do I have a Paxil Lawsuit?” questions, there is a good chance that you would qualify for a Paxil case. As for the question about whether the drug caused your child’s condition, a qualified lawyer can discuss the research into these drugs and whether there is a link between the drug and your child’s defect.

If you suspect your child’s birth defect may be related to taking an antidepressant drug like Paxil during pregnancy, it is important to learn your legal options. You may be entitled to a substantial recovery, however, time to file a claim is limited.

The New England Journal of Medicine, Boston University, National Birth Defects Prevention Study of Infants, Aarhus University in Denmark, University of Ulm in Germany  and FDA have linked drugs like Paxil to heart defects, club foot, brain and spine defects, skull deformities, lung defects and abdominal defects.

These are severe birth defects that can be extremely debilitating or even fatal to your child.  They can also result in substantial medical costs, lost time and earnings for families and significant issues as children grow older.

Fortunately, legal help is available. A lawyer can explain the research linking these drugs to birth defects, how the maker of Paxil may have known about the health risks to infants, and what type of award your child may be entitled to.

Records show that GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Paxil, has paid out nearly $1 billion so far to resolve claims filed for the drug. A report by Bloomberg estimated the average award for those families whose children suffered birth defects to be $1.2 million.

Although these cases can have substantial value to help your child, they are very complex, difficult and time consuming cases that require the most qualified lawyers. If you are wondering “do I have a Paxil lawsuit?” it is important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Every case has a different value and a Statute of Limitations, or expiration period on the amount of time you have to take action. A qualified lawyer can answer these questions as well as how best to pursue your case and how long it may take to receive help for your child.

Don’t just trust your child’s case to a law firm you see advertising on television. The Paxil Center works with only the most qualified drug injury lawyers and law firms in the country to make sure your case is handled properly and you recover quickly.

Contact us today for a confidential evaluation of your child’s birth defect case. We are available 24 hours a day to answer questions and provide help.