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Do you want to file a Depo-Provera lawsuit for the pain and suffering you have gone through or are going through after using the Depo-Provera, a contraceptive manufactured by Pfizer? A large number of lawsuits are being filed, seeking compensation, and you can also deserve the same. Contact us or call +1 (415) 965 2258 and get Free case review and lawyer support immediately.
Claims: Depo-Provera’s active ingredient causes brain tumors. Manufacturers failed to warn consumers of the potential danger of using Depo Provera.
MDL: Not yet, but expected to be consolidated in multidistrict litigation (MDL).
Eligibility: Individuals who have used Depo Provera contraceptive injection and have been diagnosed with meningioma, a rare brain tumor.
Compensation: No compensation has been granted, though eligible plaintiffs can get between $150,000 and $500,000.
Depo-Provera, the brand name for medroxyprogesterone acetate, has a higher risk of developing meningiomas and rare brain tumors. People are filing lawsuits against Pfizer, including Viatris, Inc., Greenstone, LLC, Prasco, LLC, Pharmacia & Upjohn LLC, and Pharmacia, LLC. The injection is widely used by people worldwide to prevent pregnancy. However, recent studies have revealed and linked Depo-Provera to consumers as higher use of the birth control injection poses a higher risk of developing brain tumors.
If you have been using the contraceptive injection for a long time and have been diagnosed with a brain tumor, connect with us now and get immediate legal support. We will help you with a free case review and help you find the best lawyers you need.
Whether you want to file a depo provera lawsuit or have filed one, you will update the lawsuit in detail. We keep updating the page with the latest news revolving around Depo Provera. So stay tuned with this section to keep yourself updated.
November 2024: As the U.S. courts have allowed the filing of depo provera lawsuits, many people are filing the lawsuits seeking compensation against the damages they suffered after using the birth control injection.
October 25, 2024: Yet another Depo Provera lawsuit was filed against Pfizer with the same claim.
October 1, 2024: Kristina Schmidt filed the first Depo Provera lawsuit against Pfizer. In the claim, the plaintiff stated that the manufacturer was aware of the potential health impact of the injection and intentionally did not warn users.
Depo Provera Manufacturer’s Response: After the allegation against Pfizer for intentionally not warning the users of the health impact, the manufacturer acknowledged that the injection carries risks. It has even updated the prescribing information for Depo-Provera. However, warning labels are yet to be updated. In response, Pfizer said it will work with regulatory agencies to ensure safety as per guidelines.
September 2024: A report published in the British Journal stated that Depo Provera can cause rare types of brain tumors. The active ingredient called medroxyprogesterone acetate increases the risk of developing brain tumors.
Depo Provera is the brand name (manufactured by Pfizer) for contraceptive injection, widely used in the USA and other parts of the world for decades. Users also know this drug as a Depo shot or birth control shot. The use of contraceptive drugs helps users prevent unwanted pregnancy as it effectively prevents ovaries from releasing eggs. Meanwhile, it also thickens cervical mucus, restraining the male sperm from reaching the female eggs.
Brain Tumors: Even though the manufacturers did not warn of this health impact, many studies have found that frequent use of Depo Provera can cause rare brain tumors.
Bone loss: Depo-Provera can cause bone loss as it potentially (if used excessively) reduces bone mineral density. That, as a result, causes osteoporosis.
Weight gain: Use Depo-Provera to add some extra pounds.
Blood clots: According to various reports, the use of Depo Provera can cause blood clots in women.
According to The Guardian, certain progestogens as a contraceptive may increase the risk of brain tumors. There have been various other studies that suggest the same. If you have used or are using Depo Provera or Depo-SubQ Provera and have suffered an injury, we can help you make better decisions. Meanwhile, if you have been diagnosed with a brain tumor or other health condition, you can connect with your lawyer (if you have one) or connect with us for immediate help. We will (FREE) review your case and connect with a lawyer near you.
Depo Provera has active ingredients, like medroxyprogesterone acetate, which causes brain tumors. Women using the contraceptive shots are at risk of developing health complications. Apart from this, this is 2x dangerous for women during adolescence and early adulthood.
If you use Depo Provera and are diagnosed with a brain tumor or other health complications, you can seek compensation for medical expenses, job loss, mental trauma, and others. However, you must consult your lawyer or our team to understand the potential compensation you may be eligible for. We provide expert advice and help you not just find the best lawyer but also make your case stronger.
People are filing Depo Provera lawsuits because they faced health complications after using Depo Provera. Earlier, they were unaware of their health condition. However, after studies revealed the use of Depo Provera as root cause attribution for the potential health risks, they started filing lawsuits against the manufacturers of the contraceptive injection.
You are eligible if you have used Depo Provera and suffered an injury. But, there’s a lot in between which you need to understand. For example, we have suggested the criteria for eligibility.
Eligibility Criteria;
If you have used Depo-Provera more than once and have developed meningioma, you have enough legal grounds to file Depo-Provera lawsuits. However, you must seek expert opinion before making a final call as you need to get your case reviewed and seek legal help to file the lawsuit. So, it is three main things you need to establish such as;
You need to prove that you used the brand-name Depo-Provera or other similar contraceptive shots.
You have developed a brain tumor after using Depo Provera and other drugs containing medroxyprogesterone acetate.
You must collect and provide documents establishing or showing a link between Depo-Provera and brain tumors.
There are four main factors that will help you pursue a depo provera lawsuit against manufacturers. However, it would be better to have an expert to help you from the beginning. However, if you are able to make the first move yourself, here’s the suggestion;
Medical history documents will help you establish your case and link the health issue with contraceptive shots. Documents like the use of depo provera and health complications you developed after using the birth control drug.
The next step you need to take is to hire a good lawyer with experience filing and fighting public litigation and similar lawsuits.
With the help of a lawyer, you can gather and collect evidence that establishes a link between your disease and Depo Provera.
You can file a lawsuit and secure compensation now that you have proof. However, you must connect with experts right from the beginning to ensure you get better support.
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