If you or your child have been diagnosed with ADHD or autism and believe that the drug acetaminophen may have played a role in the condition, then you should explore your legal options.
While it’s unclear whether this drug causes these conditions, some compelling evidence links them together. This article explains everything you need to know about filing an acetaminophen ADHD and autism lawsuit in 2023.
Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?
If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD or Autism, and if you have used a drug containing acetaminophen, then you may be eligible to file an acetaminophen lawsuit.
Acetaminophen is an over-the-counter medication common in many pain relievers and cold medicines. The FDA also warns consumers about the risks associated with using these drugs, but there have been many reports of severe injuries.
If your child was injured due to taking one of these products, we encourage you to contact a law firm today so that you can get all the help to get your case started.
What Kinds of Damages Are Available?
Several types of damages can be awarded in an acetaminophen ADHD lawsuit. These include:
- Medical expenses: It covers any treatment you had to pay for because of your injuries, including hospital bills and prescription drug costs.
- Emotional distress: If you suffered from anxiety or depression because of your injury, this is a valid compensation claim.
- Pain and suffering: If your injury caused physical pain or emotional trauma, the court might award damages for those symptoms and time taken off work to recover from them (if applicable).
- Loss of consortium: If another family member depended on your income but could not work because they cared for you during recovery following surgery or physical therapy sessions. Or simply because they were emotionally distressed by seeing their loved one suffer, then they may be eligible for compensation under this category too.
How Much Money Can I Get in Compensation?
The compensation you can receive depends on the severity of your injuries. If you have been injured and are entitled to compensation, you will likely be awarded money for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
In general:
- If a person was severely injured by an unsafe drug and needed surgery, they might be eligible for millions of dollars in damages.
- Suppose an unsafe drug moderately injures a person. In that case, they might be eligible for hundreds or thousands of dollars in damages depending on how long it took them to recover from their injuries after stopping taking the medication that caused them harm.
How To Know if My Child Has Autism or ADHD?
You can tell your child has autism or ADHD by looking at their symptoms. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 1 in 100 children and can be diagnosed as early as two years old. On the other hand, ADHD affects 5.1 million children worldwide, according to CHADD.
Social difficulties, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors characterize autism. Symptoms of autism overlap with those of ADHD, as both conditions are characterized by inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
The defining difference between these two disorders is that individuals with autism have difficulty interacting socially with others, while those with ADHD don’t always show this same symptom set. However, they may have trouble interacting when stressed out or excited about something else happening around them.
Do I Have to Have Used the Drug Myself to File a Lawsuit?
No, you don’t have to have used the drug yourself to file a lawsuit. You can file a claim on behalf of your child or another family member harmed by the drug. You can also file a claim on behalf of all people who live in your town if they’ve suffered damages due to acetaminophen ADHD and autism lawsuits.
How Long Do I Have to File This Lawsuit Against Manufacturers?
The statute of limitations for personal injury claims varies by state. In most states, you must file your claim within two years of your injury or one year after you discovered that you had an injury.
In some cases, however, it may be possible to extend this time limit if extenuating circumstances prevent you from filing suit on time. Suppose this applies to you; your lawyer believes they can prove it in court. In that case, they may ask for an extension before filing suit against manufacturers who made ADHD drugs like Adderall XR and Vyvanse with acetaminophen (APAP).
Conclusion
Filling an acetaminophen ADHD and autism lawsuit in 2023 can be a daunting process for many people. However, if you have been harmed by this drug and want justice served, you mustn’t give up on your case just because it seems like too much work. If anything, this article should have shown how easy it is to file a claim against those responsible for the harm caused by this drug.