Tennessee Parents Claim that Zoloft Caused their Daughter’s Birth Defects
Tennessee residents have heard reports about the dangerous side effects that can result from taking Zoloft while pregnant. Many people who took Zoloft while they were pregnant may have children that were born with birth defects and other side effects and personal injuries
According to this lawsuit, parents Michael and Shana Reid of Tennessee claim that their daughter was born with birth defects resulting from Zoloft. Shana Reid was prescribed Zoloft by her doctor while she was pregnant. Reid read the warning label but failed to see anything about birth defects so she trusted that the antidepressant medication was safe to take while she was pregnant. The lawsuit states that if you had been warned about the risk of birth defects she would not have taken the medication.
The Reid’s baby was born on October 14, 2004 with life-threatening congenital birth defects. These birth defects resulted in the baby having to have corrective surgery and it is also likely, that the child will need more surgeries in the future.
This Tennessee Zoloft lawsuit claims that Pfizer was aware of the risk of side effects after taking Zoloft, but failed to adequately warn the public or the medical community. The lawsuit claims that the advertising and marketing by Pfizer of Zoloft was misleading to pregnant women and their doctors because it failed to provide accurate information about the possible dangers of taking Zoloft while pregnant.
The plaintiffs are seeking compensation in excess of $75,000 in damages for failure to warn, design defect, fraud, negligence, gross negligence, negligent design, and breach of warranties.
f you or someone you love has experienced severe or life-threatening birth defects and other personal injuries after taking Zoloft while pregnant then we strongly encourage you to contact one of our experienced and caring Tennessee defective drug Zoloft and personal injury attorneys as soon as possible. We care about our clients and will hear your case. We will work with you and gather evidence such as medical records, insurance information, and more to help you make the best case possible for your claim. We will work hard to make sure that you receive the compensation you deserve for the injuries 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.
