When a wrongful death lawsuit is filed, the suit is usually brought by the family of the deceased, as they are the ones who must deal with the loss long-term.  These legal actions can be complicated to bring for several reasons, and below is an overview of how a typical Yaz wrongful death lawsuit would proceed in court.

1.  Establish Causation

The plaintiff must first establish not only that she used Yaz, but that she was generally healthy before using the product and died as a result of taking this product.  This can be difficult to establish, and is usually done by presenting findings in studies and perhaps with testimony from others who have been harmed as a result of using Yaz.  If enough persuasive evidence is allowed to be presented to the jury, causation can be established.

2.  Quantify Damages

One of the most complicated aspects of any Yaz wrongful death lawsuit aside from causation is presenting quantifiable damages to the court.  Generally, wrongful death damages are calculated by using the following factors:

• Lost earnings throughout the expected working life of the victim, adjusted for raises/cost of living
• Medical costs
• Funeral and burial costs
• Loss of companionship
• Additional costs (child care, etc.) incurred as a result of this wrongful death

While these damages can be difficult to calculate and then to present to the court in a persuasive manner, an experienced defective drugs attorney will be able to do so.

3.  Getting Started

If you have lost someone you love as a result of her use of Yaz, you need to take action.  Contact a defective drugs attorney at the Phillips National Injury Group today to schedule a free initial consultation, as you could have legal rights and options at your disposal, and you need to obtain this information before making a sound decision regarding how you should proceed.

• Kidney damage
• Heart attacks
• Strokes
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• Pulmonary Embolisms
• Death

All of these conditions are obviously dangerous, but many women who have been injured are not sure where to turn for help.  Fortunately, an experienced Yaz attorney can help you analyze your situation to decide whether or not pursuing legal action is an advisable step to take.  Below is a look at some of the ways in which an attorney can help you if you’ve been injured:

1.  Analyzing the Progression

Clearly, you began to use Yaz at some point, and your overall health was likely recorded by your doctor at the time you began to use it.  Establishing a baseline in regards to your help will allow you and your attorney to lay out just what sort of suffering you incurred as a result of using this product.

2.  Determining the Liability

While no attorney can guarantee if a potential defendant would be liable in a legal action, an attorney with experience and skill will be able to help you determine if your use of Yaz was the cause of your injuries.  If that turns out to be the case, then it’s possible that Bayer Healthcare could be liable for the damages you’ve incurred.

3.  Quantifying Damages

The final step towards making a decision regarding the filing of a legal action involves organizing the costs involved with your suffering.  This is not always a tangible, numbers-based analysis, but different forms of damages include:

• Medical costs
• Lost income
• Ongoing medical care costs
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of companionship

Obviously these are only a few examples, but you’ll need to obtain an idea of what a claim would be worth if it proves to be successful before making the decision of whether or not to move forward.  In short, if you’ve been injured by this product, you need to seek the help of a Yaz attorney as soon as possible so that you can make a decision regarding how to respond with a basis of knowledge and sound legal advice.  Contact the Phillips National Injury Group today to get the answers you need.