Young Mom Dies Of Blood Clot In Her Lung And Family Is First To File Lawsuit
An increasing number of lawsuits have been filed against the maker of the NuvaRing birth control device by individuals who allege that the product caused injury or death to themselves or a loved one. The injuries claimed by these plaintiffs include amputation, long-term disability, physical and emotional pain and suffering, and wrongful death.
The first birth control ring lawsuit was filed in March 2008 by a New Jersey man, Robert Bozicev, after the death of his 32-year-old wife. Court documents reveal that the woman died after experiencing severe seizures caused by a massive blood clot in her lungs (pulmonary embolism). Bozicev and his lawyers allege that the woman was in perfect health prior to using the NuvaRing in December 2007.
Since that time, scores of additional lawsuits have been filed for injuries or wrongful death related to NuvaRing side effects. To date, more than 37 women have died after suffering health problems related to use of the contraceptive. Hundreds more have incurred serious injuries, with those numbers continuing to climb as more cases are evaluated and filed. The lawsuits contend that drug maker Organon was negligent in its distribution of NuvaRing, in that the company knew about the serious complications associated with its use, but failed to alert the FDA and consumers about the potential dangers.
These cases have been consolidated as of August 2008 under a federal procedure known as Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). This process combines similar pending lawsuits filed in multiple districts and transfers them to a single judge in a single jurisdiction. All birth control ring lawsuits have been transferred to Judge Rodney E. Sippel in the Eastern District of Missouri.
Multidistrict litigation allows complex cases involving common questions of fact to be handled together during pretrial litigation. However, each lawsuit does remain an individual case, and if the litigation is not resolved during pretrial proceedings, each case will be remanded back to the court where they were originally filed for trial.
The serious side effects associated with the NuvaRing device include blood clots, heart attack and stroke. Consumers who have suffered these harmful consequences of using the product as prescribed may face major medical expenses, long-term disabilities, loss of income and other damages. Compensation for these claims may be obtained through a filing a lawsuit.
Through consultation with an experienced NuvaRing attorney, affected individuals can learn more about their legal rights, get advice related to their case, and assess their chances of recovering compensation. Additionally, consumers can learn more from these attorneys about the process and timeline of pursuing a personal injury claim.
To encourage women and their loved ones to seek compensation for their injuries, many NuvaRing lawyers will work on a contingency basis, meaning that the plaintiffs do not pay for legal services unless they win their case.
If you have questions or concerns about health complications suffered while using the NuvaRing, Legal Tube can help you identify a qualified personal injury attorney who has experience with birth control ring lawsuits.
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