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Yasmin and Yaz Lawyer: Questions and Answers

Frequently asked questions and answers by Yasmin and Yaz lawyers about lawsuits being pursued for individuals who have suffered an injury. >>SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION

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The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential Yaz lawsuits, Yasmin lawsuits and Ocella lawsuits on behalf of women throughout the United States who have suffered an injury as a result of side effects of the popular birth control pills.

These newer forms of oral birth control have been associated with an increased risk of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries, such as blood clots, stroke, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, gallbladder disease and sudden death.

The following questions and answers are provided by our Yasmin and Yaz lawyers to help consumers better understand the lawsuits and the litigation process. To obtain additional information, or for a private consultation and free claim evaluation, contact our Yaz and Yasmin attorneys.

What is the status of the Yaz and Yasmin litigation?

As of early 2011, the Yaz litigation and Yasmin litigation consisted of nearly 7,000 individual injury cases that have been filed in state and federal courts throughout the United States on behalf of women who have experienced serious and potentially life-threatening injuries Read the rest of this answer »

How long will a Yaz or Yasmin settlement take?

Although a growing number of Yaz injury lawsuits and Yasmin injury lawsuits have been filed by women throughout the United States against Bayer, to date there have not been any disclosed settlements that have been paid. A final resolution or settlement of Yaz and Yasmin cases is likely to take several years. Read the rest of this answer »

What health problems from Yaz or Yasmin birth control are being pursued in lawsuits?

Side effects of Yasmin and Yaz birth control pills have been linked to an increased risk of serious and potentially life-threatening health problems in generally healthy women. As a result of the drug maker’s failure to adequately warn about extent of the risk of Yaz problems and Yasmin problems, compensation may be available Read the rest of this answer »

What is the risk of blood clots from Yaz or Yasmin?

Nearly all forms of hormone-based birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots. However, studies have suggested that the risk of gallbladder disease and blood clots from Yaz and Yasmin is higher than what is found with some other forms of birth control pills. This could lead to a serious and potentially life-threatening injury for otherwise healthy young women using the Yaz pill or Yasmin pill. Read the rest of this answer »

How much does it cost for a Yasmin or Yaz injury lawyer to represent me?

The Yasmin attorneys and Yaz attorneys at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. work on a contingency fee basis, which means that all cases are investigated and pursued without any out-of-pocket money from our clients. Our law firm is paid out of a portion of any money that is recovered through your lawsuit, and there are never fees or expenses owed if there is not a recovery. Read the rest of this answer »

How is compensation for Yasmin or Yaz damages determined?

Thousands of women throughout the United States are pursuing a Yaz lawsuit or Yasmin lawsuit to pursue compensation for injuries that were caused by the birth control pills. The amount of money that will be awarded for damages in each claim, either by way of settlement or trial, is determined based on the individual facts and circumstances of that case. Read the rest of this answer »

Has a Yaz or Yasmin class action suit been filed?

There have been several Yaz and Yasmin class action lawsuits filed against Bayer over their popular birth control pills. However, women who are interested in obtaining compensation for an injury from Yaz or Yasmin side effects are pursuing their claims as individual lawsuits. Read the rest of this answer »

How do I join the class action lawsuit for Yaz or Yasmin?

Although lawsuits over pharmaceutical products that injury thousands of people are commonly referred to as a class action, Yaz and Yasmin injury lawsuits are being pursued by the lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. as individual cases. Read the rest of this answer »

Will a Yaz or Yasmin recall be issued?

Despite mounting lawsuits that allege the popular birth control pills carry an increased risk of serious and potentially life threatening injuries when compared to other forms of oral contraceptive, there has been no indication that a Yaz recall or Yasmin recall is likely to be issued in the immediate future. Read the rest of this answer »

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