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The number of Ortho Evra lawsuits continues to rise as more and more women argue they suffered blood clot injuries after using the birth control patch. To date, Ortho Evra’s manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson has shelled out $68.7 million in Ortho Evra settlements, and the number will continue to increase as lawsuits continue to be filed.

What is Ortho Evra?

Ortho Evra is a type of birth control in which hormones are released directly into a woman’s skin through a patch. Ortho Evra hit the markets in 2002 and is the only form of birth control patch to date.

When the patch was first introduced, thousands of women began to use it as it provided them with a whole new meaning of convenience. The patch only needed to be changed once a week, three weeks out of the month, allowing women freedom from taking a pill everyday.

Ortho Evra Side Effects

However, not long after the Ortho Evra patch hit the market, reports came out revealing its dangerous side effects. Of the side effects, the most life threatening and dangerous is the fact that the patch releases 60 percent more estrogen that a standard birth control pill, which increases the risk of blood clot conditions including:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Pulmonary embolism
• Sudden death

Ortho Evra Lawsuits

To date, over 4,000 Ortho Evra lawsuits have been filed in state and federal courts on behalf of women who claim they suffered injuries as a result of Johnson & Johnson’s negligence and failure to provide adequate warning about the possible risk f blood clots among users.

Women who have been affected by the birth control patch are eligible to receive financial compensation for their losses including:

• Medical costs
• Long term treatment programs
• Lost wages
• Lost ability to work
• Lost ability to engage in normal everyday activities
• Emotional pain and suffering
• Disability, physical disfigurement

Consumer Advocates for Black Box Warning

Despite the fact that Johnson & Johnson has changed the warning label more than once since 2002, the number of personal injury lawsuits involving Ortho Evra continues to spike. The most recent label change was made in January 2008, however, consumer advocates argue the warning should be black boxed.

(Source: About Lawsuits)

If you or someone you love has suffered blood clot injuries after taking Ortho Evra, please contact us today to schedule a private, no-cost consultation with a defective drug attorney in your area. You may be entitled to recover compensation for your losses.