NuvaRing Injury Claim
NuvaRing Drug Defect ClaimNuvaRing is a relatively new female hormonal contraceptive that is used once a month. First introduced in Europe in early 2001, the drug was approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration later that same year. Manufactured by Merck, NuvaRing is now used by over one million women nationwide. The contraceptive deploys both estrogen and progestin to hault monthly ovulation. Serious safety concerns associated with this vaginal contraceptive began to surface when claims of blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks were linked to NuvaRing use.
The hormones in NuvaRing may cause your blood to clot more easily, and blood clots that form in your legs can very well transfer to areas around the lungs, resulting in a serious health risk. If you notice any of the following NuvaRing side-effects, consult with your doctor immediately:
- Pains in the lower leg and/or calf (blood clots)
- Acute/sharp chest pains and trouble breathing (lung blood clots)
- Particularly long headaches, coupled with dizziness and/or nausea
- Vision problems, blurred objects (blood clot in the eye)
- Speech and motor skill deficiencies (stroke)
- Numbness in the left arm and or sudden chest pain (possible heart attack)
If you are diagnosed with a blood clot, stroke, or heart attack while using this contraceptive, you may have a NuvaRing drug defect claim. NuvaRing injury claims are filed by a drug defect injury lawyer and compensation will be sought for the victims and surviving family members.
NuvaRing Injury Lawyer - NuvaRing Drug Defect LawyerIn March 2008, the first NuvaRing drug defect claims were filed against the manufacturer, alleging strict liability and negligence. In light of safety concerns, Merck made changes in the safety warning disclosures on NuvaRing packaging. In April 2008, the FDA approved these NuvaRing box warnings and the contraceptive remained on sale throughout the United States. However, serious safety concerns remain at issue for NuvaRing users. NuvaRing safety risks are increased when the user is over 35 years old and is a smoker.
NuvaRing compensation claims are currently being filed on behalf of victims of the following injuries:
- Stroke
- Cerebral hemorrhaging
- Blood clots
- Cardiovascular complications
- Pulmonary embolism
- Myocardial infarction
- Heart attack
If you have experienced any of the dangerous side effects associated with this product, contact a NuvaRing injury lawyer at Schultz Legal Group to see if you are entitled to compensation for your claim. Like other drug defect injury claims, a lawyer must review your medical records to see if there is a link between the injury claimed and the product used. Otherwise known as "medical causation", NuvaRing injury claims must be proven through the testimony of a qualified expert.
Contact the NuvaRing drug defect lawyers at Schultz Legal Group by calling (866) 840-3636 and speak to an attorney immediately.
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