Settlements for Yaz Lawsuits Continue but end may be in Sight
Tennessee residents as well as thousands of people all over the United States have suffered blood clots, strokes, or other serious health problems after taking the Yaz birth control pill. If you or someone you know is one of these people, then it is recommended that you speak with a Tennessee Yaz drug lawyer right away. They will help you gather evidence to make your case and see to it that you get the compensation you may be entitled to for all that you have been through.
According to Judge David Herndon, who has overseen the Yaz lawsuits filed against the Bayer Company, an estimated 1,500 of the 9,000 Yaz lawsuits filed have been settled. Plaintiffs all over the country have claimed that the Yaz or Yasmin birth control medication has caused heart attacks, embolisms, clots and other diseases. The federal lawsuits also allege that the Bayer Company failed to adequately research these products and concealed possible risks from consumers.
Judge Herndon has stated, “we’ll get these cases resolved in some period of time here soon,” when referring to a large amount of the lawsuits. Stephen Saltzburg, who is serving as mediator for the cases says that, “I am cautiously optimistic that we will settle all of these cases. There are always some holdouts, but I think we will settle the bulk of these cases in the next year.” Saltzburg also stated that, “rather than conduct trials to streamline the mass lawsuits Herndon put the case on the mediation track.”
Also, according to Saltzburg and the lawsuits, out of the 1,500 cases that both sides have agreed to settle, the average settlement comes to about $214,000. The majority of the cases that have reached the settlement stage deal with claims involving deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism injuries. The Bayer Company has agreed to pay out more than $300 million so far.
Cases similar to this one are being made against the Yaz birth control pill for people across the United States, including the people of Tennessee. If you or someone you love has suffered from blood clots, stroke, or any other dangerous or fatal side effect after taking Yaz, then it is strongly encouraged that you contact one of our knowledgeable and caring Tennessee personal injury and Nashville Yaz dangerous drug attorneys as soon as possible. We care about our clients and will work with you on your case to make sure you receive the compensation you need for what you have suffered.
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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.
