A Paxil Attorney Will Help Your Family Find Justice for Your Child's Patent Ductus Arteriosus
[Posted on Dec 16]
The congenital heart defect known as patent ductus arteriosus has caused immense pain for families all across America, especially due to the fact that if left uncorrected, the child with the defect risks heart failure later in his or her life. How could such a horrible defect occur? Although a number of factors could play into why a child develops Patent Ductus Arteriosus, it's now been recognized that for some with the defect, a drug may be to blame.
Paxil, also known as Paroxetine may be the reason why a number of children were born with Patent Ductus Arteriosus, or PDA, for short. Paxil, manufactured by the pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline, was placed on the market in 1992, yet for a number of years it had gone unnoticed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that taking the drug during the first trimester of pregnancy may actually increase the risk for congenital heart defects such as PDA. Although the discovery of Paxil's potential dangers is a good thing, for a number of families this warning was late in coming. Needless to say, it may be possible that some families whose child was born with Patent Ductus Arteriosus may be able to place the blame for the defect squarely on Paxil and on its maker.
If your son or daughter was born with Patent Ductus Arteriosus which you suspect may have been caused by the prescription drug Paxil (Paroxetine), then you should realize that you do have legal options available to you. In order to find out more regarding your options, you will need to consult with an experienced attorney. After consulting with an attorney, you will be able to better understand whether or not pursuing a Paxil lawsuit for your child's heart defect really is the right course of action to take. If it does appear that litigation could lead to compensation, then your attorney can go ahead with building a strong case so that your family can have a chance at justice.
Take action now if there's a chance that Paxil is to blame for your child's Patent Ductus Arteriosus. You can find the legal help you need by contacting the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC. Feel free to contact this law firm today. If you'd like to find out more regarding Paxil litigation, then you can simply continue to browse through the rest of the Paxil Information and Support Center website.
