subject: Legal Action Is Being Taken By Parents Who Believe Paxil Caused Patent Foramen Ovale In Their Child [print this page] The earliest reports of Paxil birth defects thought to be caused by use of the medication by a woman during her pregnancy may have seemed rare. However, as more former patients became aware that their use of the antidepressant was a likely cause of the health problems plaguing their newborn, it became clear that there was a correlation. There are now a significant number of women who believe that their child is suffering from congenital heart diseases like patent foramen ovale because they were not advised of the potential risks of using Paxil. These former patients and their families believe that GlaxoSmithKline showed negligence by not alerting them of the potential harm that could come from using Paxil during pregnancy and feel that the company should be held accountable.
Patent foramen ovale is a condition that occurs when the heart doesn't develop correctly and can lead to other issues not to mention potential health problems throughout life. The news that they've given birth to a heart defect baby is a devastating blow to the mother and the family, particularly if it's recommended that their child undergo corrective surgery right away. While it may be the only chance of fixing the patent foramen ovale, a major procedure of this nature on a child so young can be risky and adds to the uncertainty the family is feeling.
The medical expenses associated with treating patent foramen ovale or one of the many other Paxil birth defects will be substantial, even for those with good health insurance. This has led some to pursue pharmaceutical lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, will provide a free legal consultation with an experienced Paxil attorney if you're interested in learning more about a prescription drug lawsuit. This will help you learn about others in your situation that have won a Paxil lawsuit so you'll know if you've got a case that should move forward.
Recent court cases have been ruled in favor of victims and resulted in them receiving financial compensation. When you're represented by a Paxil attorney from Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley you'll put yourself in the best position to receive that kind of restitution. Having an attorney that is familiar with the research that has linked patent foramen ovale to Paxil is essential to winning a prescription drug lawsuit and this is what you'll get with Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley.
