No fees unless we win.
Get a free consultation
Does your child have autism? Were you prescribed Depakote at any point during your pregnancy
Earlier this year, the attorneys at Zoll & Kranz, LLC filed a lawsuit on behalf of a mother whose child was diagnosed with multiple autism spectrum disorders (ASD) after she took the anti-seizure drug Depakote during her pregnancy.
Our complaint alleges that Depakote’s manufacturers, Abbott Laboratories and AbbVie, Inc., knew or should have known about the drug’s dangers and risks to a fetus when taken by pregnant women.
Last year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety release saying that pregnant women should not take Depakote for the prevention of migraine headaches and cautioning doctors to use the drug in pregnant women only as a last resort.
In April 2013, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an article titled Prenatal Valporate [Depakote] Exposure and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Childhood Autism.
JAMA concluded that the use of the drug during pregnancy “was associated with a significantly increased risk of autism in the offspring, even after adjusting for parental psychiatric disease and epilepsy.”
It took until August 2014 for AbbVie, Inc. to place a warning label on the drug about the potential risk of autism. In addition to autism, Depakote has been linked to spina bifida, atrial septal defect, cleft palate, hypospadias, extra fingers or toes, and craniosynostosis.
Recently, lawyersandsettlements.com had a story about a woman who stopped taking Depakote after she found out she was about six weeks pregnant— however, her child was still born with developmental delays.
How Can I Speak to a Depakote Attorney?
If you used Depakote during pregnancy and your child developed cognitive problems or physical birth defects, contact the attorneys of Zoll & Kranz. We want to hear your story and assist you with compassionate counsel.
Your son or daughter should not have to suffer, because a drug company failed to warn the public about a product’s safety risks.
Zoll & Kranz, LLC – Defective Medical Drug and Device Lawyers
Michelle is a founding partner of Zoll & Kranz, located in Toledo, Ohio. Michelle has been a plaintiff’s lawyer for the entirety of her practice – over 32 years. She devotes the majority of her time to complex consolidated litigation and class action including advocating for people injured by medical devices, prescription medications, or corporate negligence.
This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy and clarity by the team of writers and attorneys at Zoll & Kranz, LLC and is as accurate as possible. This content should not be taken as legal advice from an attorney. If you would like to learn more about our owner and experienced Ohio injury lawyer, Michelle L. Kranz, you can do so here.
Zoll & Kranz, LLC does everything possible to make sure the information in this article is up to date and accurate. If you need specific legal advice about your case, contact us. This article should not be taken as advice from an attorney.
A serious injury can have life-altering results.
Don’t settle for less than you deserve, speak with an award-winning personal injury lawyer today.
FDA Warns Pfizer’s Drug Tygacil Raises Risk of Death
FDA Announces da Vinci Surgical System Robot Recall
FDA Issues Warning Over Phillips Heart Defibrillators
FDA Issues Warning About Medtronic Guidewire Recall
Unsterile Medical Device Recall: Zoll & Kranz, LLC is investigating the Seprafilm Class II Recall
For over 37 years, Zoll & Kranz has been fighting for clients who have been the victims of the wrongful death of a loved one.
Do you believe you’re entitled to compensation?
Use our Instant Case Evaluator to find out in as little as 60 seconds!
A serious injury can have life-altering results.
Don’t settle for less than you deserve, speak with an award-winning personal injury lawyer today.
