Pfizer is being sued by numerous women around the world after a new study informed them about the harm that the use of Depo-Provera can cause. The Depo-Provera shot is commonly given as a contraceptive injection in the arm. However, its main ingredient, medroxyprogesterone acetate, has recently been linked to an increased risk of meningiomas, which are tumors near the brain or spine. If you have been diagnosed with a meningioma and are thinking about filing a product liability claim against Pfizer, you may be curious to know what compensation you can obtain for your losses. This is a great question as you may have incurred various losses due to this harmful injection and want to know whether you will be reimbursed for your expenses and be able to financially recover from this situation.
The types of compensation you may be able to recover in a Depo-Provera product liability claim
Depending on the facts and circumstances of your case, you may be able to recover the following types of compensation:
- Past and future medical bills: This type of compensation covers any current and future bills related to the medical treatment you receive for your injuries. Some examples of what this compensation will cover includes emergency room visits, ambulance rides, hospital overnight stays, medications, surgeries, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical devices and equipment, doctor’s office visits, home health services, diagnostic and imaging tests, and more.
- Past and future lost income: Compensation for lost income reimburses you for the income you have already lost and will lose from being out of work due to your injuries. Therefore, if you have been out of work for three months and the doctor does not plan to release you to go back to work for another two months, you may obtain compensation to reimburse you for the five months of income you would have made if you were not injured by Depo-Provera.
- Physical pain: If you have developed a meningioma, you may have chronic pain and discomfort. To help you deal with the physical pain you suffer everyday due to the meningioma or treatments, there is a type of compensation that you can obtain for the physical pain. While compensation cannot make your pain go away, it can help you obtain the necessary items to make you more comfortable.
- Travel costs: It can become very expensive traveling to and from appointments to get the medical care that you need. However, the good news is that you may be able to pursue compensation to help you pay for these travel costs. This may include gas, tolls, flights, hotel stays, rental cars, train rides, bus rides, and more.
- Mental and emotional suffering: Suffering an injury from a product that you trusted can take a huge toll on your mental and emotional health. To help you adjust and cope, you may be able to obtain compensation to cover the mental and emotional harm you have experienced. This may include depression, anxiety, trauma, mental anguish, and emotional distress that your injury caused.
- Diminished quality of life: Even if your meningioma is benign, it can grow large and press against the important nerves and structures of your brain or spinal cord. As a result, you may have a diminished quality of life. While compensation may never be able to bring back the same quality of life you had before the meningioma was discovered, it can help you live as comfortably as possible going forward. Therefore, when you file a claim, you may be able to seek compensation for the hobbies you no longer can enjoy, the activities you can no longer participate in, and for the isolation you feel by no longer being able to carry out your normal routine or get around like you used to.
- Permanent disability: Depending on how severe your meningioma is, you could experience paralysis, vision loss, hearing loss, muscle weakness, memory loss, and speaking issues. All of these effects can be considered permanent disabilities, impacting your day-to-day life for the foreseeable future. Therefore, if you experience any type of disability from the meningioma itself or the medical treatments, you may be able to secure compensation to help you cover your disabilities.
- Legal fees: Another type of compensation that may be available to you is compensation to cover your legal fees. This may include your attorney’s fees, the fees to hire expert witnesses for your case, the fees that have to be paid when filing paperwork, and any other legal-related fees associated with your case.
How much money can I receive for my Depo-Provera product liability case?
Since every individual’s case is unique and different, there is no specific amount of money or compensation that you can expect to receive for your Depo-Provera product liability case. Instead, you must get in touch with a product liability attorney as soon as possible to schedule a meeting to go over the details of your case. Your attorney will help you identify your losses, calculate your losses, and determine a fair and accurate compensation amount based on this information. They may also work with accountants, doctors, surgeons, physical therapists, and other professionals to develop a true understanding of the long-term impact of your injuries and how much compensation you need to cover your expenses and move forward with your life.
The product liability lawyers at Kwartler Manus, LLC have decades of experience handling product liability cases. Therefore, when you hire us, you are hiring a team who knows how to stand up to both large and small pharmaceutical companies and aggressively demand the compensation you need. We will investigate your case, inform you of your legal rights, and help you choose the best course of action to obtain maximum compensation. Please visit our online contact page to schedule a free case evaluation at our Pennsylvania or New Jersey office today.