Lexapro Birth Defect Claim

Lexapro Birth Defect Lawyer

Lexapro is a Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor (SSRI) that is prescribed to treat depression and anxiety disorders in adults. This is a powerful drug that has been used widespread throughout the United States for about 10 years. Lexapro regulates chemical levels in the brain which control mood and appetite. Our Lexapro birth defect lawyers are now investigating and filing claims on behalf of mothers and their children who are born with congenital heart defects. The birth defects caused by Lexapro may include:

atrial and/or ventricular septal defects (aka: hole in the heart)
tetrology of fallot (ToF)
hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)
transposition of the great arteries (TGA or TOGA)
patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)
double outlet right ventricle (DORV)
coarctation of the aorta (CoA)
other valve defects

Studies prove that women who are pregnant, or who expect to become pregnant, should consult with their doctor prior to taking any SSRI. Recent studies indicate that there is a causal link between SSRI and some very serious and potentially fatal heart defects in newborn babies. If you have given birth to a child with a heart defect and were taking Lexapro during or just prior to your pregnancy, contact a Lexapro heart defect lawyer immediately.

Lexapro Heart Defect Attorney

A product liability attorney at Schultz & Myers can assist with filing a Lexapro heart defect lawsuit and seek compensation the future well-being of a family. We have a particular advantage over other law firms because we are located in the same state as the manufacturer of Lexapro. As such, we are able to file these cases in Missouri state court. Most other law firms file in federal court in other states because they are not licensed to practice law in Missouri. We have "home court advantage" and as such, we are able to offer additional value to our clients and their Lexapro birth defect claims. Filing in Missouri state court offers significant advantages over filing in federal court.

Certain heart defects can be treated if they are properly diagnosed prior to maturity of the heart. However, these treatments are extremely expensive and can result in a small fortune in medical expenses. A Lexapro heart defect attorney will aggressively seek compensation by filing a product liability claim against the manufacturer. Our expert physicians will be able to provide opinions in your case as to future treatment and the cost for it.

The first step at discovering whether you may have a Lexapro lawsuit is by contacting a law firm that has experience handling these complex cases. Cases involving medical products are by their nature complicated. A Lexapro birth defect lawyer must first conduct a thorough investigation into whether you have claim. This process includes requesting all medical prenatal and birth records, and submitting them to a independent physician for review. All of this is done at the expense of our law firm. The only time a client is charged attorneys fees is if we obtain compensation for their claim. Our "no-fee guarantee" means you will never get a bill from us!