Yaz contains ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone, a hormone that is unique to Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, Beyaz, and other “fourth-generation” birth control pills.  Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin that raises potassium levels in the body, causing a condition known as hyperkalemia.  Hyperkalemia (elevated potassium in the blood) can cause a host of health problems.  Birth control pills containing drospirenone have been found to dramatically increase a woman’s risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, stroke, and sudden death.

Why File a Yaz Lawsuit?

As of April 20, 2015, Bayer had reached agreements to settle approximately 9,600 claims in the United States for Venous Clot injuries (Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism) for a total amount of about $1.92 billion; an average of $200,000 per settlement.

Women who have suffered from serious Yaz side effects have filed lawsuits in pursuit of compensation for damages such as the cost of medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering.  These suits filed by Yaz lawyers are based on claims against Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its subsidiary, Berlex, Inc., alleging that these pharmaceutical manufacturers:

• Failed to provide sufficient warning to the medical community and women regarding potential Yaz side effects risks
• Failed to conduct thorough testing of Yaz before it was placed on the market
• Exercised negligence in failing to recall Yaz after the unreasonably high rate of side effects was discovered
• Marketed Yaz aggressively despite the known dangers that this drug poses to women, placing profit over patient safety

If you or a woman you love has suffered blood clots, serious injury, or death after taking Yaz; consider pursuing compensation for your damages.  Your life has been hugely affected by the side effects of Yaz; pursuing a legal claim is a way for Yaz survivors to take back control.  The drug company put profits before your safety and they should be held accountable.

How to File a Claim

If you are considering seeking a lawyer regarding your Yaz concerns, it’s important to seek a consultation with a lawyer as soon as you possibly can.

The experienced Yaz attorneys of Arentz Law Group understand that getting involved in litigation can be daunting. Our goal is to get you your life back without causing additional financial or emotional stress. We never require any upfront fees and strive to help you receive your settlement with as little time and effort as possible on your end. Simply contact our office anytime, day or night, by calling 1-800-305-6000 or by completing the form below for a free legal consultation.  Once approved, we will send you the necessary record release forms that will allow us to order your medical records and file your claim.  The Yaz lawyers at our firm are highly experienced in this type of litigation, and can stand by you until you recover the full compensation to which you are entitled.

To find out now if you may have a legal claim for compensation, use ALG’s online case evaluation tool:

Yaz Birth Control Injury Online Case Evaluation Tool