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Tylenol (acetaminophen) Lawsuit

Tylenol (acetaminophen) Lawsuit

Women who used Tylenol (or generic acetaminophen) during pregnancy may be more likely to have a baby with autism, according to more than a dozen recent lawsuits and a growing number of scientific studies.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Tylenol induced injury cases in all 50 states. If your child has been diagnosed with autism after the mother used Tylenol (acetaminophen) when she was pregnant, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

What is Tylenol?

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is one of the most popular, widely-used medications in the world, taken to treat mild to moderate pain, reduce fever, and for cough, cold, and flu. Acetaminophen is also an ingredient in hundreds of medications that are available over-the-counter (OTC) or in prescription-strength. Tylenol was initially approved by the FDA in 1951. Because it has a relatively long history, many people may be unaware that it has recently been linked to high numbers of liver injuries.

Tylenol Autism Lawsuits

More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed by the parents of children who claim that Tylenol (or generic acetaminophen) increases the risk of autism and/or ADHD when it is used during pregnancy. These lawsuits accuse drug-makers of failing to warn pregnant women and their doctors about the life-changing health risks of routinely using Tylenol during pregnancy.

Do I Qualify to File a Lawsuit?

You may be eligible to file a Tylenol autism lawsuit if you (or your child’s mother) meets these criteria:

  • Mother used at least 10 doses of Tylenol or generic acetaminophen during her pregnancy
  • During her pregnancy, mother consulted with her healthcare professional for approval to use Tylenol in the form and in the manner in which she used it
  • Child was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • OR the child is currently or has previously needed an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Early Intervention Program for autism

Potential Disqualifications for Filing a Tylenol Lawsuit

Here are some factors that could disqualify you from filing a lawsuit:

  • Pregnant mother had gestational diabetes
  • Pregnant mother had gestational hypertension
  • Pregnant mother had an infection and fever that required hospitalization
  • The child was born before the 26th week of pregnancy
  • The child is diagnosed with Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Tourette syndrome, and/or tuberous sclerosis
  • The mother used one or more SSRI drugs while pregnant
  • The mother was over 40 years old when the child was born
  • The father was over 45 years old when the child was born
  • The mother used alcohol while pregnant
  • The mother used one or more illegal drugs while pregnant
  • The mother used tobacco while pregnant
  • One of the child’s parents is diagnosed with autism
  • The child was born after March 26, 2020
  • The child is over 18 years of old
  • The mother’s pregnancy or child’s birth occurred in Michigan

Do I have a Tylenol Autism Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Tylenol induced injury cases in all 50 states. If your child has been diagnosed with autism after the mother used Tylenol (acetaminophen) when she was pregnant, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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