What is the Value of My Depo Provera Tumor Lawsuit?

A recent study found that Pfizer’s Depo-Provera shot, which is a very popular form of contraceptive, is associated with an increased risk of brain tumors. That is, women who used the depo shot were at a 5.6x higher risk of developing meningioma brain tumors when compared to women who did not use the birth control infection. The manufacturer is now facing allegations for failing to identify the risk and properly warn users about the risk of developing brain tumors.

Meningioma tumors, although usually benign, can lead to a number of complications and can even be life-threatening. Based on the location of the tumor, certain nerves can be compressed and cause a number of issues, such as vision problems, hearing loss, loss of balance, problems with language, and more. When the tumor affects the brain stem, vital functions can be affected, which can quickly become life-threatening. Grade I tumors account for up to 85% of all cases and are usually benign; they also have the slowest growth rate. Grade II tumors have a higher growth rate and are more likely to recur once removed/treated. Grade III tumors have the most aggressive growth rate, are most likely to be malignant or to metastasize, and are the most likely to recur.

Even when benign, these tumors cannot be left untreated. Treatment of meningiomas usually requires surgery, which comes with a number of risks (hemorrhaging, leaking brain fluid, infections, and more). If the tumor is non-respectable or unable to be removed by surgery, then radiation therapy and other more aggressive non-surgical treatments may be the only option.

Some of the different categories of compensation available for recovery could potentially include the following:

• Medical costs (for all medical costs incurred due to the meningioma, including for testing, follow-up appointments, imaging, prescription drugs, surgery, and mental health services, etc.)
• Lost income (for all lost earnings that occurred as a result of the harm suffered)
• Pain and suffering (for the mental and emotional distress resulting from the meningioma and treatment)
• Punitive damages (awarded in cases of gross negligence as a form of punishment towards the defendant)
• Legal fees (for all costs associated with pursuing a claim)
• Wrongful death benefits (reserved for wrongful death claims, covers funeral and burial expenses and loss of consortium)

Here at our law firm, our depo shot meningioma lawyers are fully committed to getting our clients the maximum recovery available for their claims. You deserve to get justice, and that includes a full recovery for the damages that you suffered. For more information about the compensation that you could be eligible to receive, contact us today.

This is a very important question, as there are a number of details or factors that must be evaluated to determine the possible value of a claim. These factors include the following:

• Total medical costs associated with the harm suffered
• The extent of the harm suffered, whether the tumor was caught early and removed without incident or whether the tumor metastasized, for example
• The extent of the psychological harm that occurred as a result and the total costs associated with mental health services
• The victim’s wage history and the total length of time that the victim was unable to work, which determines total amount associated with lost income
• Whether the drug manufacturer was found to have been grossly negligent
• And more

These are some of the factors that our experts will evaluate to determine the value of your lawsuit. For more information regarding the case details that affect case value, contact us today.

Although this might be the most common question that we get, the truth is that it is the most difficult to answer. As stated above, case value is determined by the details surrounding each case, so we cannot make a statement about potential case value without first evaluating the claim.

Currently, there are no public payouts (including settlements and verdicts) related to this matter; although, litigation against Pfizer is ongoing. Our law firm estimates that eligible victims may recover millions in compensation. Mass torts claims and class action claims are estimated to reach multi-million-dollar outcomes.

If you are interested in getting an estimate on the possible value of your claim, contact us today.

Here at our law firm, our team is fully committed to helping victims get justice. We are not afraid to take on Pfizer or any other negligent drug manufacturer to fight for the rights of our clients and get them the best recovery possible. If you or a loved one developed a meningioma tumor because of the depo shot, you should seek legal help as soon as possible to explore the legal options available to you.

To remain accessible to all, our firm offers free case reviews, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns; our depo shot meningioma lawyers will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case review, contact us today!

Because of our Zero-Fee Guarantee, you will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on contingency, meaning that our team will not be responsible for paying any legal costs if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything.

Contact us today if you are ready to explore your legal options and speak with our depo shot tumor lawyers!

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