subject: Legal Action May Be Warranted By Paxil Patients If Their Child Has Coarctation Of The Aorta [print this page] As more Paxil lawsuits are being filed by past patients because studies have shown the antidepressant was the likely cause for a range of birth defects, there's a greater awareness of the tragedies facing thousands of families in this country. Children born with a range of birth defects, including congenital heart diseases like coarctation of the aorta, are now believed to be the result of Paxil use by the mother during pregnancy. The makers of Paxil, GlaxoSmithKline, did not provide warnings about the potential for these Paxil birth defects until it was much too late and only after the FDA acknowledged the risks by reclassifying the antidepressant as a Category D drug.
For several years studies were conducted that showed use of Paxil during pregnancy puts the unborn child at a much higher risk for things like Coarctation of the Aorta. Many feel that GlaxoSmithKline should have been more proactive in warning patients about these possible side effects even if they had yet to be fully confirmed. A child born with Coarctation of the Aorta immediately faces immediate challenges after birth as they are treated for their condition.
The families of these children have to deal with both the stress of their child's health as well as the mounting medical bills that result from this medical care, which in many cases includes surgery and extensive hospital stays. This has prompted many to file Paxil lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline which have led to financial compensation that they're able to put towards their medical bills. If this is a step that you are considering taking because your child was born with Coarctation of the Aorta or any other Paxil birth defects, the first step is speaking with a Paxil attorney that has experience representing these types of cases.
The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have a legitimate background in pharmaceutical lawsuits, including specifically those related to Paxil. This means that you'll be able to trust the advice of a Paxil attorney from this firm which you can receive by taking up their offer of a free legal consultation. Based on their assessment, you'll able to determine if moving forward with a Paxil lawsuit is appropriate in your situation. Your child's Coarctation of the Aorta may have already put a tremendous financial strain on the family but you don't have to continue to suffer. Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley will work hard building your case and getting you the help that you need.
