Lawyers With Defective Drug Litigation Experience
The attorneys at The Roberts Law Firm, P.C., understand the legal issues that are the foundation for legal action against drug producers who manufacture the oral contraceptives Yaz®, Yasmin® and Ocella®. We have significant experience with pharmaceutical liability litigation against the manufacturers of Vioxx®, Neurontin® and Vytorin®. This experience is invaluable when assisting clients who have been injured by Yaz®, Yasmin® or Ocella®.
Common Legal Issues in Defective Drug Cases
Litigation against drug manufacturers such as Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the manufacturer of Yaz®, Yasmin® and Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the manufacturer of Ocella®, usually rests on questions such as these:
- Did the manufacturer adequately test the product?
- Did the manufacturer accurately disclose the risk of injury by the medication?
- Did the manufacturer adequately warn patients and physicians about the risks of the medication?
- Did the manufacturer misrepresent the safety of the drug?
- Did the manufacturer market the drug for non-approved uses?
- Did the manufacturer exaggerate the benefits of the drug?
The answers to these and similar questions form the basis of Yaz®, Yasmin® and Ocella® claims.
Why Do I Need a Lawyer?
The answer to the question, "Do I need a lawyer?" is an emphatic yes. There are many reasons to hire an experienced personal injury/product liability attorney when trying to pursue a defective drug claim, including the availability of medical specialists and representation by a professional who understands the legal issues involved. Other benefits include the potential to receive maximize damages and the ability to quickly establish whether you have a case.
Consequences of Taking Yaz®, Yasmin® or Ocella®
Possible side effects for the birth control pill Yaz®, Yasmin® and Ocella® include:
Patients have also reported other symptoms after taking Yaz®, Yasmin® or Ocella®. If you have experienced any of these serious consequences, our lawyers will know how to investigate your defective drug claim. They ask the right questions and consult with medical experts to ensure that the injuries are a basis for a claim.
Contact a St. Louis Attorney
For more information about joining the multidistrict litigation over Yaz®, Yasmin® or Ocella®, contact The Roberts Law Firm, P.C. for a free initial consultation. Call us at 636-489-4187, toll-free at 866-585-3690, or complete our contact form to have an attorney call you.
The Roberts Law Firm, P.C. does not intend, by this web site or otherwise, to provide medical advice to or dissuade anyone from taking medication without their doctors' approval. Please consult your doctor on matters relating to your health. It could be dangerous to stop taking medicines, especially abruptly. Patients should talk to their physicians to decide whether the benefits and risks of taking Yaz®, Yasmin® or Ocella® make it the right choice for them.
Please note that no lawsuit will be filed by The Roberts Law Firm, P.C. against your physician or health care provider for claims related to Yaz®, Yasmin® or Ocella®.
Trademark Notice: "Yaz", "Yasmin" and "Ocella" are registered trademarks.
The Roberts Law Firm, P.C. is in no way affiliated with the Bayer Group or Barr Pharmaceutical, Inc.
The use of this mark is solely for informational and product identification purposes.
