Wasn't Told to Stop Taking Prozac while Pregnant - Medical Negligence?

[Rachelle]

My daughter was born with a heart defect in 2010, at which time I was taking prozac.

I only recently become aware that there are numerous law suits in America regarding this very issue!

I was not advised prozac changed from class category C to a D (apparently this has only happened in the past few years), nor of the recent information that on taking the antidepressant you can 'double' your chances of having a baby with a heart defect.

If I was aware of this information I most certainly would have discontinued use.

My daughter was born prematurely, spent 5+ weeks in the ICU, had difficulty breathing and has a bi-cuspid aortic valve that needs testing/reviewed through a specialist cardiologist annually.

I am deeply disturbed on reading this recent information and was wondering where to go to from this medical negligence?

 

[PI Special]

You should urgently consult a Medical Negligence Lawyer- your claim is out of time and if you are to have any chance you need to do something immediately

 

[Rachelle]

You should urgently consult a Medical Negligence Lawyer- your claim is out of time and if you are to have any chance you need to do something immediately

Many thanks for your reply. Will follow up immediately as advised.

My concern is, with the claim being out of time, how was I to know of this information without being aware. This information has only been available within the past 2 years. My daughter is turning 4.

Thanks & Regards

 

[PI Special]

Hi that is why you need to move quickly- the Court can grant an extension of time using the "discoverability" test but you need to apply as soon as you have the knowledge.The Lawyer will need to urgently get a medical opinion to see if medical evidence supports your theory and then lodge a Summons for leave to proceed.If you are in Nsw I am happy to give further info if you need it

 

[Rachelle]

Hi that is why you need to move quickly- the Court can grant an extension of time using the "discoverability" test but you need to apply as soon as you have the knowledge.The Lawyer will need to urgently get a medical opinion to see if medical evidence supports your theory and then lodge a Summons for leave to proceed.If you are in Nsw I am happy to give further info if you need it

Many thanks for your prompt reply.

I reside in VIC.

If you have any information of benefit that you could reply with, I would much appreciate it.

Thanks again