If you took Tylenol while pregnant and your child developed Autism we can help you get compensation.
Tylenol® (also called acetaminophen or paracetamol) is a common over-the-counter medication for cold or pain relief. For years, taking Tylenol while pregnant was generally thought to be safe.
However, the use of Tylenol during pregnancy has now been linked to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
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A team of drug injury lawyers and class action attorneys is investigating potential tylenol lawsuit and settlement cases of individuals whose children were diagnosed with autism or ADHD after being exposed in utero (while in their mother’s womb) to Tylenol or acetaminophen.
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic medication used to treat pain and fever. According to the FDA, acetaminophen is an active ingredient in hundreds of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, including Tylenol.
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used medications in the United States. In fact, an estimated 2.3 million pregnant women (or 65% of pregnant women) in the U.S use acetaminophen. Unfortunately, a growing body of research has shown that children who are prenatally exposed to acetaminophen are more likely to suffer from autism and ADHD compared to non-exposed children.
If you used Tylenol or generic acetaminophen during pregnancy at high doses or for extended periods and your child was subsequently diagnosed with autism, you and/or your child may be able to bring a civil lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
Right now, the scientific evidence establishing causation between prenatal exposure to acetaminophen and autism is still emerging. If this evidence of causation is considered strong enough to be presented to a jury in a civil case, however, plaintiffs could receive significant compensation for these cases.
If the Tylenol autism lawsuits are eventually consolidated into a class action MDL (and the causation evidence survives legal challenges), it will be more likely that these cases could be resolved in some type of global settlement.
If you took Tylenol while pregnant and your child developed Autism we can help you get compensation.
If you took Tylenol while pregnant and your child developed Autism we can help you get compensation.
Settlement amounts will be driven by the trial value of a Tylenol autism lawsuit. The average trial value of a successful verdict in a Tylenol autism lawsuit would likely be between $5 million and $10 million.
Keep in mind a few things. First, settlement compensation payouts are only a fraction of the trial value of a case in mass tort cases. And lawyers still cannot project settlement amount or the likelihood that the science in these cases is strong enough to get to a jury – although the science is looking pretty good right now.
But if the science is strong enough and these cases do go to a jury, get verdicts, and push J&J to the settlement table, average per person settlement amounts could be in the $300,000 to $600,000 range. Again, we are a long way from this and we are engaging in pure speculation. But parents understandably want to know what attorneys are projecting when it comes to possible settlement ranges. Because a civil lawsuit is always about money as compensation for harm.
Our Tylenol autism lawyers will continue to monitor and provide updates on the Tylenol autism lawsuits and will revise expected settlement payouts as the litigation develops.
The makers of Tylenol and generic acetaminophen are facing product liability lawsuits alleging they negligently failed to warn pregnant women, doctors, and the public of the potential risk involved with using their products during pregnancy. Recent studies have tied the use of Tylenol during pregnancy to a greater incident rate and severity of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), complex developmental disorder, and other health issues. However, autism has been studied the most.
The Tylenol autism lawsuit is beginning to attract national attention. In this article, we will discuss lawsuits relating to the use of acetaminophen while pregnant, potential settlements relating to such lawsuits, and the science behind the link between Tylenol and autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
In 2021, 91 American and European scientists (drafted by 13 and signed by an additional 78) were alarmed enough about the data illustrating a consistent association between acetaminophen and autism or ADHD, they signed a consensus statement urging pregnant women to minimize their use of acetaminophen during pregnancy. We will discuss this consensus statement and scientific evidence linking Tylenol to autism and ADHD later in this article. However, the science is becoming clear that using generic acetaminophen or Tylenol regularly during pregnancy poses a significant risk to the developing fetus.
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. Liver damage can occur if large amounts of acetaminophen are taken for a long time.
If you are taking this medicine without the advice of your doctor, carefully read the package label and follow the dosing instructions. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions.
Carefully check the labels of all other medicines you are using, because they may also contain acetaminophen. It is not safe to use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) of acetaminophen in one day (24 hours), as this may increase the risk for serious liver problems. For Tylenol® Extra Strength, the maximum dose is 3,000 milligrams per 24 hours.
You may take this medicine with or without food.
Side effects of Tylenol (acetaminophen) include nausea, stomach pain, headache, hoarseness, loss of appetite, itching, rash, dark urine, clay-colored stools and swelling of the face, throat, tongue or limbs. Seek medical attention if you experience serious Tylenol side effects.
An overdose’s initial signs and symptoms include diarrhea, sweating and a loss of appetite. Vomiting, stomach cramps and abdominal pain are also common. Additionally, you may experience pain in the upper right abdomen.
A Tylenol overdose has four distinct phases:
If you took Tylenol while pregnant and your child developed Autism we can help you get compensation.
If you took Tylenol while pregnant and your child developed Autism we can help you get compensation.
A correlative link between use of acetaminophen while pregnant, and a newborn’s increased risk of developing ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, are coming to light thanks to new studies. John Hopkins recently published an analysis of data from 20 years which reports that children whose umbilical cord blood samples contained the highest levels of acetaminophen were roughly three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This study involved almost one thousand mothers and children. In all cases, blood sampled from umbilical cords from the time of birth showed the presence of acetaminophen. There is a growing body if studies from the US and Europe which are reporting this same link between acetaminophen and ADHD.
If you took Tylenol while pregnant and your child developed Autism we can help you get compensation.
NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox) may be more effective than acetaminophen for certain conditions because they reduce inflammation as well as relieve pain.
The emerging research on Tylenol and autism has precipitated an influx of product liability lawsuits against major retailers that carry Tylenol or generic acetaminophen. The lawsuits allege the corporations failed to issue a warning that using the store-brand drug during pregnancy could cause the child to develop autism or ADHD.
In June 2022, a motion was filed asking the JPML to consolidate 19 cases into multidistrict litigation before one judge in order to expedite the proceedings. Since then, more than 30 related actions have been filed.
In September 2022, multidistrict litigation was granted.
In November 2022, the first hearings against Johnson & Johnson and multiple retailers were heard.
The defendants named in the Tylenol autism lawsuits include:
Randy Hargrove, a Walmart Inc. spokesperson, called out the manufacturers and distributors of the drugs: “We expect suppliers to provide safe and quality products that comply with all applicable laws, including labeling requirements. We’ll respond in court as appropriate.” Walmart Inc. does not manufacture the drug.
As of December 2022, Walmart has filed a request for an expedited appeal after a ruling and order refused their request to dismiss two of the cases.
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If you took Tylenol while pregnant and your child developed Autism we can help you get compensation.
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