What All Factors Can Affect Your Claim Against The Contraceptive Manufacturer?

Not many women know that birth control pills can lead to severe side effects. Regular use of contraceptives like Yasmin, may lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), stroke, and even death. Contraceptive manufacturers usually do not provide any kind of warning about the possible side effects to users on the label and during the marketing.

While a lot of women fall victim to the side effects of various birth control pills, very few of them take legal action against the pill manufacturers for the damage incurred.

While taking legal action may not cure your medical condition, but it can definitely help you take care of the medical bills and other financial damage caused due to the side effects. 

Compensation is provided on the basis of victim’s injuries and damages. However, there are certain factors (mentioned below) that can impact your claim –

• Smoking – It is a known fact that women that have a habit of smoking are at a higher risk of blood clotting. But when smoking is combined with birth control pills, risk increases even more. Women who smoke and take pills too can develop medical conditions like deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. This factor also plays an crucial role in your lawsuit against the pill manufacturer.
• Age – Women who are over the age of thirty-five are at a higher risk of experiencing side effects of oral contraceptives. If you plan to claim compensation after suffering any side effects, then your age will be considered. This aspect is used to particularize the damages caused by birth control pills.
• Family history – Family history is another important aspect that can impact your claim.

Several other factors (like course of treatment, genetic issues, BMI etc.) can play pivotal role in your claim against oral contraceptives manufacturers.

In case you have suffered the side effects of a contraceptive, and now planning to file a claim against the pill manufacturer, then you must consult an experienced lawyer to gather detailed knowledge about each of the above-mentioned aspects and other important aspects related to your case.

How Contraceptives Can Cause Unrecoverable Damage?

Majority of the women use contraceptive pills without any worries, as they are not ware about the serious health complications these drugs can cause. Yes, we are not talking about mild to moderate side effects of these pills that can include modest nausea or slight cramping. We are talking about severe side effects of contraceptive pills such as Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, and Gianvi that have been reported in numerous incidents.

Some of the severe side effects include kidney disorders, uncontrollable uterine bleeding, liver problems, stroke, gallbladder disease, and formation of blood clots that can cause deep vein thrombosis also known as DVT.

DVT is a serious health condition in which a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the legs. If the clot breaks away, travels to the lung, and causes the blockage in a lung artery, it is called Pulmonary Embolism (PE), which can be deadly. Chances of DVT increase significantly with these contractive pills because they contain estrogen and progestin that raise the risk of blood clot formation.

Many cases have been filed against the manufacturer of these medications for their serious side effects. Many women have also lost their lives due to such side effects. Therefore, if you or your loved one has fallen victim to these pills, it is essential to seek professional help. Depending on the experienced side effects and duration of the medication consumed, you may be entitled to receive a compensation to take care of your sufferings.

However, the most important thing is to seek medical counsel before you start taking any of the contraceptive pills available in the market. Numerous factors can increase the risks of side effects from these medications. Hence, under no circumstances, you should start any of the available pills without consulting your physician. After all, it is about your health and safety and there cannot be any place for negligence.