Bayer to Set Aside Additional Funds for Tennessee Yaz Lawsuit Settlements
Tennessee residents have read reports about the dangerous side effects associated with the Yaz birth control pill. Many people may have also been personally affected by the serious side effects. If you or someone you care about has taken the Yaz birth control pill and then suffered from dangerous side effects or injuries as a result, then you should speak to a Tennessee personal injury and Yaz dangerous drug lawyer right away. They will hear your case and help you to get the compensation you need for what you have suffered.
According to a Yaz Resource Center, the Bayer Company who produced Yaz and Yasmin has now announced that they will set aside additional funds to settle claims filed by people who have suffered injuries. However, only specific cases may qualify for these funds and the time to see if you qualify is limited. Recent reports on July 31, 2012 state that Bayer has settled approximately 1,900 Yaz lawsuits involving blood clots for over $400 million with the average being around $212,000.
Also according to this resource, Bayer has doubled its reserve for settling these Yaz lawsuits to more than $610 million which is possible good news to anyone injured by the drug that has not yet filed a claim. The Yaz Resource Center has stated that only some cases may be eligible for a Yaz inury settlement and victims of the dangerous side effects will be expected to submit proper medical records and paperwork for their case.
People all across the country have been affected by the dangerous side effects linked to the Yaz birth control pill, even the people of Tennessee. If you or someone you love has been affected or suffered an injury as a result of Yaz, then we encourage you to contact one of our compassionate and experienced Tennessee Yaz attorneys immediately. We care about our clients and will work with you to make sure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to for what you have been through.
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Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
