Tennessee Cases agains Wellbutrin for Heart Defect
Recently, Tennessee injury lawyer Rick Piliponis was interviewed about the potential problems with Wellbutrin or bupropioin. Wellbutrin is a prescription drug medication that is used to treat depression. It appears that when this drug is taken during pregnancy it can increase the likelihood of several congenital defects. Specifically, it is believed that the drug can cause malformation of the child’s heart. The specific heart defect is known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
If you would like to learn more about these case you can watch Rick’s interview below:
If you know someone that has a child suffering from hypoplastic left heart syndrome that may be a result of Wellbutrin, please contact our office. We will have the case reviewed by a Tennessee defective drug attorney as soon as possible.
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.
