Tylenol claims

Tylenol claims video

New medical research suggests that using acetaminophen, sold under the popular brand name Tylenol, during pregnancy increases the risk of having a baby with autism. A study found a 20% higher risk of autism for children who were exposed to Tylenol in the womb for a significant time. It is important to note that the risk is very low to nonexistent for women who took small amounts of this medication while they were pregnant. Until recently, it was believed that the best and safest pain reliever to take during pregnancy is acetaminophen. Still, medical specialists advise pregnant women to take Tylenol only if necessary and as little as possible, as having a fever is more dangerous than taking acetaminophen. If you have taken acetaminophen during pregnancy, and after birth, you fed your baby toxic baby food and your child developed autism, we encourage you to contact our attorneys, as we may be able to recover compensation for you.

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Please consider that we do not take standalone Tylenol cases. You must have fed your child toxic baby food in addition to taking acetaminophen during pregnancy. If you match both criteria and your child developed autism we are able to help.

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Over 2,300,000 pregnant women in the United States took acetaminophen in 2021

20% of the adult population in U.S. use Tylenol

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 65% of women take Tylenol while they are pregnant. In 2021, there were over 3.6 million births across the United States.

Currently, 1 in 36 children receive a diagnosis of autism by the age of 8. This means that over 82,000 children born in 2021 may come to struggle with autism. The following are some eye-opening facts about autism:

  • many individuals with autism do not receive a correct diagnosis until adulthood, which only worsens their condition

The number of Tylenol lawsuits filed across the country has started to increase considerably over the last six months. In June 2022, there were enough cases to determine a group of plaintiffs to file a motion requesting the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation to consolidate all of these cases into a class action multidistrict litigation. The motion filed with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation identified 20 Tylenol autism lawsuits pending in various federal districts. All of the cases involve nearly identical allegations and claims.

Eligibility criteria for women whose children developed autism spectrum disorder due to exposure to Tylenol in the womb 

Manufacturers have the duty to inform the pregnant mothers about the risks

If you took Tylenol during your pregnancy and your child developed autism spectrum disorder (Asperger's syndrome, Kanner's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, and childhood disintegrative disorder, a.k.a. Heller's syndrome), you may be entitled to financial compensation from Johnson & Johnson.

However, it is important to know that even if you took acetaminophen sold under another brand name, you can still seek legal recourse, as the active ingredient in the medication is the same. The following are the two eligibility criteria if you want to file a Tylenol autism claim.

1. Evidence of having taken acetaminophen excessively during pregnancy

While you were pregnant, you must have used one or more branded forms of acetaminophen, including, but not limited to:

  • Tylenol
  • Excedrin
  • Nyquil/Dayquil
  • private-label acetaminophen sold by retailers, including Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart

Furthermore, to be eligible to file a claim, you must have consulted your doctor, nurse, or another medical professional about the use of acetaminophen while pregnant, and they must have approved of you taking the medication. Our attorneys will ask you to send in evidence of having used Tylenol or another drug with acetaminophen, such as prescriptions or receipts and your medical records.

2. Your child must have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (Asperger's syndrome, Kanner's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, and childhood disintegrative disorder, a.k.a. Heller's syndrome)

The use of Tylenol or another drug with acetaminophen as the main ingredient during your pregnancy must have resulted in your child being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Their diagnosis must be definite and accurate. You will have to send our attorneys the medical records of your child, which must clearly state they have autism spectrum disorder.

The following are the excluding factors for Tylenol autism claims, which means that if you meet just one of these criteria, you no longer qualify for compensation:

  • your child was born before the 26th week of pregnancy
  • your child is diagnosed with one or more of the following: Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Tourette syndrome, tuberous sclerosis
  • you were over 45 years of age when the child was born
  • you or your spouse are diagnosed with autism
  • you have already hired a lawyer to file a Tylenol autism claim
  • your child is over 18 years of age
  • your child’s birth occurred in Michigan

Please know that you will have a stronger claim if you can prove that you used high doses of Tylenol for a prolonged time during your pregnancy. Nevertheless, no matter how weak you believe your case is, we still advise you to get in touch with our attorneys, as you may actually be entitled to compensation anyway.

The link between in-utero acetaminophen exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders

Increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders

According to a Consensus Statement published on September 23, 2021, human observational studies indicate that prenatal acetaminophen exposure might be associated with neurobehavioral abnormalities in both sexes.

Exposure to acetaminophen, the active ingredient in over 600 medications used to relieve pain and reduce fever, might increase the risk of adverse neurodevelopmental and behavioral outcomes, such as autism spectrum disorders, language delay in girls, and decreased IQ.

Important findings from this Consensus Statement are the following:

  • prenatal exposure to acetaminophen might impact fetal development, which could increase the risks of neurodevelopmental, reproductive, and urogenital disorders
  • in vivo, in vitro, and ex vivo studies found that acetaminophen disturbs hormone-dependent processes, which can lead to disrupted neurodevelopment in both sexes
  • acetaminophen is an endocrine disruptor, and substances that disrupt the endocrine system are a cause for concern, as they can interfere with the activity of hormones that are essential for healthy neurological development
  • the relationships between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and negative neurodevelopmental outcomes have been assessed in 29 observational studies in 14 cohorts consisting of more than 220,000 mother-child pairs from various parts of the world
  • out of the 29 studies, 26 identified positive associations with acetaminophen exposure during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental outcomes such as behavioral abnormalities, but also autism spectrum disorders, language delays, decreased IQ, cerebral palsy, oppositional-defiant disorder, decreased executive function, and conduct disorders

We will offer you legal assistance if you took Tylenol during pregnancy and your child developed autism

With over 25 years of professional experience, our skilled attorneys are ready to help you recover the financial compensation you deserve if you took acetaminophen excessively during pregnancy in addition to feeding your baby toxic food and your child was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (Asperger's syndrome, Kanner's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, and childhood disintegrative disorder, a.k.a. Heller's syndrome). Not only will taking legal action ease the burden of healthcare and treatment costs, but it will also hold pharmaceutical companies responsible for failure to warn, which may discourage such negligence in the future.

To file a claim, you will only have to prove you used Tylenol or another medication with acetaminophen as the active ingredient frequently while you were pregnant and provide our experienced attorneys with your child's medical records. We will thoroughly assess your case to determine whether you are entitled to compensation. If you are, our legal team will begin working on your claim as soon as possible, and you will eventually obtain the largest sum of money you qualify for.