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(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 18, 2011 ) Sandy, Utah -- Personal Injury Attorney Craig Swapp today announced that Craig Swapp & Associates is now representing clients whose newborn infants were born with birth defects following the use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) drugs. SSRI Drugs are used to control depression, psychosis and seizures. Common SSRI drugs are sold on the market as Zoloft®, Paxil®, Lexapro®, Celexa®, Effexor®, and Prozac®, along with several generic equivalents.
If a person was prescribed an SSRI anti-depressant during pregnancy, and her child is born with a serious birth defect, the family may be compensated for injuries associated with the birth defect, additional and future medical costs and other damages.
SSRI drugs may be linked to a number of heart and lung defects, including atrial septal defect, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, ventriclar septal defect, tetralogy of fallot, coarctation of the aorta, and transposition of great arteries. In addition, newborns have been born with heart valve defects, persistent pulmonary hypertension, autism spectrum disorder, abdominal or stomach wall defects, skull defects, club foot, and spinal bifida. A more complete list of possible defects related to SSRI drugs and possible side effects of Zoloft can be found at the FirmÂ’s SSRI Drug Website.
Says Attorney Craig Swapp, “With the widespread use of SSRI drugs prescribed to people struggling from depression, reports of increased birth defects are disturbing and tragic. It’s becoming increasingly evident that people taking these dangerous drugs were not aware of the increased danger of a possible birth defect or other serious side effects. At Craig Swapp & Associates, our experienced antidepressant birth defect attorneys are committed to educating victims about their rights and legal options. These children and their families should be fully compensated for their injuries and future medical care.”
The Law Firm of Craig Swapp & Associates handles serious personal injury cases, including dangerous prescription drugs, wrongful death, vehicle accidents, etc. For more information please visit Craig Swapp & Associates website at http://www.craigswapp.com/ or call 1-800-404-9000.
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