subject: Schedule A Free Legal Consultation If You Suspect Paxil As The Cause Of Hypospadias In Your Child [print this page] Prior to 2005, there were no indications from the makers of the antidepressant Paxil that there were risks involved with taking the drug while pregnant. But when the FDA reclassified the medication making it a Category D drug, GlaxoSmithKline finally acknowledged the potential damage that can be done to the a fetus if the mother continues taking Paxil. While these steps being taken have greatly reduced the likelihood that further Paxil birth defects will occur, there are thousands of families who have already suffered and many who are still dealing with the consequences.
Hypospadias a rare condition that has been linked to Paxil use during pregnancy. Hypospadias occurs when the opening of the urethra doesn't develop correctly in male babies. Like many of the Paxil birth defects, Hypospadias requires corrective surgery if there's any hope of avoiding long term health complications. Unfortunately the costs of this kind of care and related medical expenses place a tremendous financial burden on these families.
Legal help is available for these families who really need assistance in paying for their medical bills. What they are finding is they may be entitled to financial compensation from GlaxoSmithKline if they're able to successfully pursue a Paxil lawsuit. Before determining if that kind of legal action is appropriate, an experienced Paxil lawyer must be consulted who can assess the circumstances and compare them to those of victims that have won pharmaceutical lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline. Recent cases have seen the drug company pay large sums to these victims to cover the costs of surgery and other treatment for Paxil birth defects.
If you'd like to know if a Paxil lawsuit is an option for your family, you can reach out to the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC. The firm is among the top in the country in Paxil lawsuits and have the credibility to offer you the guidance you need when deciding if you're going take the next step in litigation. Their familiarity with the research done on Paxil that shows the connection between the drug and conditions like Hypospadias is essential to building your case. The legal team of GlaxoSmithKline will do whatever they can to avoid accepting responsibility and will try to discredit your claims. Your Paxil attorney from Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley will be prepared for their tactics and ensure your case is taken seriously and treated with respect.
