You may be entitled to monetary compensation.

The Ortho Evra patch was created to make birth control more convenient for women. Instead of consuming multiple pills, users of the Ortho Evra patch simply apply a patch once a week onto the skin. The patch is marketed as an effective means for birth control without the hassle or risk of daily pill consumption. However, the safety, security and relative convenience of Ortho Evra is not without its costs.

Recent research has revealed previously undiscovered health risks posed to users of Ortho Evra. The manufacturers of the patch, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc., failed to discover an increased risk for heart attack and stroke posed by the patch when compared to the relative health risk of regular birth control pills. The risk disparity is the result of a higher level of estrogen being present in users of the patch compared to those who use the pill.

Hospitalization is not required to reach a settlement.

Even if you have not sought medical attention for symptoms or discomfort you have experienced as a result of using the pill, you may still be entitled to compensation through an Ortho Evra lawsuit or settlement. The manufacturers are liable to pay damages to those who make a claim regarding Ortho Evra due to their failure to properly label the product with an adequate warning. Because of their negligence, a multitude of people have experienced personal injury and even death as a result of using the Ortho Evra patch.

You could be at risk if you have used the Ortho Evra patch.

If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death as a result of using the Ortho Evra patch, call the Ortho Evra patch lawyers of VanDerGinst Law, P.C. at (877) 786-1LAW (877-786-1529) or submit the free online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your Ortho Evra patch case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please contact our Ortho Evra patch lawyers right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation. We can tell you if you have a case for a potential Ortho Evra patch lawsuit as a result of a defective Ortho Evra patch. We would like to discuss your legal options if you are a user of the Ortho Evra patch.

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