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Taking Depakote means your child is 16 times more likely to be born with spina bifida: learn how to file a lawsuit against those responsible
Spina Bifida, a devastating birth defect, is linked to Depakote use while pregnant. Children who are born with this defect have bones of their spine that do not close causing a deformation in the area. A study published in 2010 from the New England Journal of Medicine states that women who take Depakote while pregnant are 16 times more likely to give birth to a child born with spina bifida. Weitz & Luxenberg believes that this risk is far too high, and we would like to help families whose newborns have this serious condition all because of taking the drug Depakote. We can help you receive compensation for your child’s condition through a lawsuit.
Spina bifida is a condition that may require on-going treatment. Compensation through a lawsuit can cover all costs, present and future. To get started, fill out the form on this page. We will provide you with a free consultation concerning your case.
The complications of spina bifida
Spina bifida ranges in severity. When the bones in the spine do not close properly, the spinal cord or spinal membrane can protrude out of the child’s back. Depending on the degree of severity, surgery can repair the damage – although complications may arise due to the fragility of the new born baby. Handling a child with spina bifida must be done with great care, and lifelong medical treatment is often required.
Symptoms associated with spina bifida include:
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Partial or complete lack of sensation
- Partial or complete paralysis of the legs
- Weakness of the hips, legs, or feet of a newborn
- Abnormal feet or legs, such as clubfoot
- Hydrocephalus (a condition where fluid builds up inside the skull)
- Hair at the back part of the pelvis called the sacral area
- Dimpling of the sacral area
(PubMed).
Compensation can help, but it can never undo
Compensation through a lawsuit can cover the costs of any on-going treatment needed for your child, but it can never undo the side effects caused by Depakote. The Depakote lawyers at Weitz & Luxenberg will do our best to bring those responsible to justice, and provide you with compensation that can help you take care of your child.
Fill out the form on this page so that we can provide you with an accurate legal consultation concerning your case. This service is absolutely free and non-binding. After submitting the form, we will contact you within 24 hours.
Sources
New England Journal of Medicine: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20558369
PubMed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002525/
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Was Depakote Recalled?
Learn about the Depakote recall in 2006 and 2009, and other Depakote FDA newsthe FDA did not recall Depakote, but it did issue a warning to avoid taking it during pregnancy due to the risk of birth defects such as spina bifida.
Spina Bifida
The Depakote-spina bifida relationshipDepakote use by pregnant mothers has been linked to Spina Bifida FDA warns. Weitz & Luxenberg can help you file your Depakote lawsuit.
Depakote
Have you or your child experienced Depakote side effects?Depakote is associated with several side effects. However, if you took Depakote while pregnant, you child could be at risk for birth defects.
