QUESTION
I was diagnosed with Parkinsons. I was taken off depakote and started on Zonisamide. The depakote caused the symptoms. Do I have grounds to sue?
Asked on Jul 26th, 2012 on Medical Malpractice - Texas
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The Depakote was started in 1998 for epilepsy. About 4 years ago I developed some symptoms of Parkinsons, which became worse with time. I saw five different neurologists and received diagnosis'' of Parkinsons Disease. In Dec 2011 I was taken off Depakote and changed to Zonisamide. I improved rapidly and now have almost no symptoms and have a diagnosis of NO Parkinsons Disease. Neurologist agree that the symptoms were from the Depakote.
Meanwhile, I have spent three years in misery, anxiety, fear and depression, not to even mention what I put my husband and family through.
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You should contact a local personal injury attorney (one in your state). Personal injury attorneys take cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed. Additionally, initial consultations are free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research personal injury attorneys. Then, visit each attorney's website and select a firm that has a record of successful verdicts. If you cannot find an attorney who prosecutes these cases specifically, choose a reputable firm who may attempt to refer you to the right person for a referral fee.
You may have a viable products liability case against the manufacturer of the drug. If you Google the drug and "class-action lawsuits" you will see that there have been litigations related to birth defects. Additionally, click here for a link regarding a recent settlement regarding the promotion of the use of the drug for "off label" use.
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Answered on Jul 27th, 2012 at 10:24 AM