Yaz is a prescription contraceptive birth control manufactures by Bayer Pharmaceuticals that has been associated with dangerous life threatening medical complications including heart attacks, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, blood clots, and pulmonary embolism. In many instances however victims of defective pharmaceutical products such as Yaz are not able to receive the compensation they are entitled too because the Statute of Limitations for filing their case has run out. The statute of limitations for product liability claims vary based on the jurisdiction where the injury took place, the age of the plaintiff the, specific cause of the injury and whether there is any reason to toll (or hold in time) the statute.
How Long Do I have to File a Yaz Lawsuit:
Depending on the state or jurisdiction in which you reside the time limitations can be different. For Example a Product Liability cause do action in the state of California is generally 2 years from the date of the date of the injury or the date where the victim has knowledge of the injury taking place. However in the State of Main a plaintiff has 6 years from the date of the injury to file a claim against manufacturers of defective pharmaceutical products.
What if I live in a different state?
Most product liability cases dealing with defective drug side-effects including Yaz are handled in
Federal Court not State Courts. Cases handled in Federal Court are not based on jurisdiction.
Thus for Examples this allows an attorney from California to represent a client any other state in the Nation. In such a case our offices coordinate with you and obtain permission to access necessary medical data in order to evaluate and analyze your case. After analyzing the facts and details pertaining to your case, we will file with the proper Federal Court and begin pursuing your case. It is important that you keep all medical records, prescriptions, names of doctors and hospitals you have visited for review.
To speak directly with Mr. Farid Yahgoubtil our resident Attorney handling Yaz Side Effects claims call toll free (888) 649-7166.
Tolling of Statute of Limitations:
In some instances jurisdictions may allow for a tolling (or halting) of the statutory period. Some reasons that can be used to toll the statute of limitations include.
- Mental Incapacitation: The injured party was mentally incompetent during the time which the statute is running.
- Physical Incapacitation: The injured party was physically incapacitated and thus incapable of filing a claim. during the statutory timeline.
- Manifestation of the Injury took Place After the Negligent Act: In individual is unaware that an injury has taken place until a later period.
- Minor Status of the Injured: The Injured party was a minor under the age of 18 when the cause of action took place.
Statute of Limitations for Product Liability / Defective Drug Claims in all 50 States:
Alabama
Alabama Statute of Limitations Ala. Code § 6-2-2 et seq.
Defective Drug Case: 2 Years
Alaska
Alaska Statute of Limitations Alaska Stat. § 09.10.010 et seq.
Defective Drug Case: 2 Years
Arizona
Arizona Statute of Limitations Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 12-541 et seq.
Defective Drug Case: 2 Years
Arkansas
Arkansas Statute of Limitations Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-101 et seq.
Defective Drug Case: 3 Years
California
California Statute of Limitations Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 312 et seq.
Defective Drug Case: 2 Years
Colorado
Colorado Statute of Limitations can be found at Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102 et seq.
Defective Drug Case: 2 Years
Connecticut
Connecticut Statute of Limitations Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 52-575 et seq.
Defective Drug Case: 2 Years
Washington D.C.
District of Columbia Statute of Limitations D.C. Code § 12-301 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
Florida
Florida Statute of Limitations Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.011 et seq.
Products Liability 4 Years
Georgia
Georgia Statute of Limitations Ga. Code Ann. § 9-3-20 et seq.
Defective Drug Case: 2 Years
Hawaii
Hawaii Statute of Limitations Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-1 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years with discovery rule
Idaho
Idaho Statute of Limitations Idaho Code § 5-201 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years
Illinois
Illinois Statute of Limitations 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-201 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years
Indiana
Indiana Statute of Limitations Ind. Code Ann. § 34-11-2-1 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years
Iowa
Iowa Statute of Limitations Iowa Code Ann. § 614.1 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years
Kansas
Kansas Statute of Limitations Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-501 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years
Kentucky
Kentucky Statute of Limitations Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.080 et seq.
Products Liability 1 Year with discovery rule
Louisiana
Louisiana Statute of Limitations La. Civil Code § 3492 et seq.
Products Liability 1 Year
Maine
Maine Statute of Limitations Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 751 et seq.
Products Liability 6 Years
Maryland
Maryland Statute of Limitations Md. Courts & Jud. Proc. Code Ann. § 5-101 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Statute of Limitations Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 260, § 1 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
Michigan
Michigan Statute of Limitations Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5801 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
Minnesota
Minnesota Statute of Limitations Minn. Stat. Ann. § 541.01 et seq.
Products Liability 4 Years
Mississippi
Mississippi Statute of Limitations Miss. Code. Ann. § 15-1-1 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Year
Missouri
Missouri Statute of Limitations Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.097 et seq.
Products Liability 5 Years
Montana
Montana Statute of Limitations Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-2021 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
Nebraska
Nebraska Statute of Limitations Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-201 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years
Nevada
Nevada Statute of Limitations Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 11.010 et seq.
Products Liability 4 Years
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Statute of Limitations N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:1 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Year
New Jersey
New Jersey Statute of Limitations N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2a:14-1 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years
New Mexico
New Mexico Statute of Limitations N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-1 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
New York
New York Statute of Limitations N.Y. Civ. Prac. Laws & Rules § 201 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
North Carolina
North Carolina Statute of Limitations N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-46 et seq.
Products Liability 6 Years
North Dakota
North Dakota Statute of Limitations N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-01 et seq.
Products Liability 10 Years
Ohio
Ohio Statute of Limitations Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2305.03 et
Products Liability 2 Years
Oklahoma
Ohio Statute of Limitations Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2305.03 et
Products Liability 2 Years
Oregon
Ohio Statute of Limitations Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2305.03 et
Products Liability 2 Years
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Statute of Limitations 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 5501 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Statute of Limitations R. I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-12 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
South Carolina
South Carolina Statute of Limitations S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-510 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
South Dakota
South Dakota Statute of Limitations S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 15-2-1 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
Tennessee
Tennessee Statute of Limitations Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-101 et seq.
Products Liability 1 Year with discovery rule
Texas
Texas Statute of Limitations Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.001 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years
Utah
Utah Statute of Limitations Utah Code Ann. § 78-12-22 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years
Vermont
Vermont Statute of Limitations Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 461 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
Virginia
Virginia Statute of Limitations Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-228 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years
Washington
Washington Statute of Limitations Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 4.16.005 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
West Virginia
West Virginia Statute of Limitations W. Va. Code § 55-2-1 et seq.
Products Liability 2 Years
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Statute of Limitations Wis. Stat. Ann. § 893.01 et seq.
Products Liability 3 Years
Wyoming
Wyoming Statute of Limitations Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-102 et seq.
Products Liability 4 Year
The Downtown LA Law Firm if dedicated to pursuing justice for victims of defective birth controls including Yaz,
Beyaz, Yasmin and Ocella. If you have any further questions contact our Law Offices toll free a speak to an Attorney immediately.