The prescription drug pill Yaz have been linked to serious and often deadly side effects for woman taking the popular birth control pill. Chief among these side effects is a condition called pulmonary embolism, also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Studies have shown that users of Yaz and Yazmin are two to three times as likely of suffering from a pulmonary embolism compared to woman using other types of oral contraceptives.
If you have suffered from a pulmonary embolism as from taking Yaz or Yasmin, contact our defective drug attorneys for a free case evaluation of your claim.
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that forms in an artery in the lung so that blood is unable to go through the lungs. With Yaz and Yasmin, these blood clots are specifically caused by a synthetic estrogen contained in the pill known as drospirenone. This chemical increases the levels of potassium in the blood, which directly results in pulmonary embolisms, which can also lead to:
Pulmonary embolisms from individuals taking Yaz or Yasmine result in severe and often deadly consequences. Therefore we urge patients to be aware of the potential symptoms that could portend to PE. Symptoms of pulmonary embolism include:
These symptoms can vary depending on a woman’s age, health, and severity of injury. Furthermore, the likelihood of a pulmonary embolism is enhanced if she
Bayer Healthcare, the manufacturer of Yaz, has continually rejected the notion that their popular drug is responsible for pulmonary embolisms for healthy woman taking their medicines. They claim that Yaz is as safe as any other oral contraceptive on the market. However, a 2011 study published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) indicated that woman using drospirenone (the main ingredients in Yaz and Yasmine) are six times more likely of suffering from deep vein thrombosis, leading to blood clots. This followed a 2008 FDA placing a “black box” warning on all Yaz and Yasmine products. More concerning is that the manufacturers of the drugs not only denied these claims, but mislead users about the potential risks. As a result, several lawsuits have been filed against Bayer and other manufacturers as a result of woman suffering from pulmonary embolisms. In 2012 alone, Bayer settled a reported 3,490 Yaz cases for $750 million. Several Yaz cases remain, with many more certain to be filed.
If you or a family member has suffered a pulmonary embolism from taking Yaz or Yasmine, contact our attorneys for free case evaluation. We understand that this is a difficult time, and our staff will explain your legal rights and possible claim.
Over $500 Million Recovered
for Our Clients
By submitting this form, you agree to receive telephone calls and text messages at anytime, which include hours outside of business hours (8:00 am PST – 9:00 pm PST). This is so that we may reach you as soon as possible in order to consult on your potential case.
– Birth Injury
– Birth Injury Questions
– California Birth Injury Law
– Child Suffering caused by birth malpractice
– Brain Injury at Birth
– Erb’s Palsy – Brachial Plexus
– Compression of the Umbilical Cord
– Forceps Delivery Injury
– Shoulder Birth Injury
– Placenta Abruption
– Statistics
– California Statute of Limitations for Birth Injuries
– Depakote Cleft Palate Birth Defect
– Depakote Birth Defect
– NuvaRing Contraceptive Birth Control Device
– Lexapro attorney – birth defect lawsuits
– Facial nerve damage and paralysis bells palsy
– Beyaz and other oral contraceptives
– Fetal distress attorney
– Yaz pulmonary embolism lawsuit
– Shoulder dystocia attorney
– Klumpke palsy attorney
– Yaz deep vein thrombosis lawyer
– Facial nerve damage and paralysis bells palsy
– Hypoxia birth injury
– Paxil Birth Defect
– Birth Injury Lawsuit for Nerve Damage
– Clavicle Fracture Birth Injury
– C-Section Malpractice
– Yaz Defective Birth Control
– Yaz Lawsuit – Filing birth control claims
– Zofran birth defect lawsuit
LOS ANGELES OFFICE
4113 Clinton Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(855) 339-8879
BAKERSFIELD OFFICE
2005, Eye Street, Suite 4
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 219-7455
MODESTO OFFICE
3430 Tully Road
Modesto, California 95350
(209) 353-4493
ORANGE COUNTY OFFICE
2372 Morse Ave.
Irvine, California 92614
(949) 627-8725
SAN DIEGO OFFICE
01 West Broadway
San Diego, California 92101
(619) 413-0161
OXNARD OFFICE
105 N Oxnard Blvd,
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 263-4423
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE
1 Sansome St. Suite 3500-11
San Francisco, California 94104
650-651-5006
VENTURA OFFICE
701 E Santa Clara St
Ventura, California 95816
805-292-0367
INLAND EMPIRE OFFICE
7121 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, California 92504
909-340-3929
VICTORVILLE OFFICE
13782 Bear Valley Rd.
Victorville, California 92392
(760) 563-4384
FRESNO OFFICE
5588 N Palm Ave
Fresno, California 93704
(559) 556-0227
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE
388 Market St #1300
San Francisco, California 94111
(415) 362-6079
SACRAMENTO OFFICE
1601 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento, California 95816
(916) 931-1965
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE
1 Sansome St. Suite 3500-11
San Francisco, California 94104
(650) 651-5006
MIAMI OFFICE
11900 Biscayne Blvd North
Miami, Florida 33154
EL PASO OFFICE
4600 Alabama St #C
El Paso, Texas 79930
(915) 201-3865