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Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.
—Rob Young
I met Josh like 4 years ago when my Son was injured at Daycare. He was very concerned about the well being of my Child and Me. Very Understanding Professional and Just a great Staff. If You need a Lawyer that’s all about YOU this is the Place. I just closed a Case on 6/23/2021 from a injury on a Property. They handled everything because no one else would help Me. I’m forever grateful for Your hard Work and Time. Once again Thank You Josh and Sally.
—Rezillai Henderson
My husband was referred to this law firm from another lawyer after his mother passed away while residing in a nursing home. Matt took on his case and we are pleased with how everything turned out. It took a long, long time to finally settle, but it was worth the wait. The staff here is friendly and I’d be happy to recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance.
— Jen
I was referred to Harold by a family friend, and I couldn’t be happier. He took the time to listen to my case, answered all my questions and truly treated me like a friend not a client. His knowledge of medical malpractice is priceless he actually successfully won, one of the first medical malpractice cases in Greenville County.
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Founded in 1975, Christian & Christian has deep roots in the community. Our lawyers have worked hard to build a strong, caring legacy of legal advocacy and protection for injured people. We stand up to injustice and help injury victims in their fight against well-funded insurance companies.
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South Carolina Paragard® IUD Lawyers
Helping You Through Copper IUD Claims in Greenville, SC
Paragard® is the only non-hormonal IUD (intrauterine device) available in the United States. Unfortunately, many women choose this option without knowledge of the device’s side effects and potential for complications. The Paragard IUD can perforate the uterine wall or cervix during insertion and break during removal. It can also migrate or be expelled from the uterus.
If you have experienced a complication with a Paragard® IUD, Christian & Christian may be able to help.
If you have been negatively affected by Paragard, we can help. Call (864) 408-8883 to speak to one of our Greenville dangerous device attorneys as soon as possible.
What Is Paragard®?
Paragard® is marketed as a “small, 100% hormone-free IUD (intrauterine device) that’s over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.”
The device itself is a T-shaped plastic frame with copper coils. It works by producing an inflammatory reaction in the uterus that is toxic to sperm and eggs and prevents fertilization and implantation.
Christian & Christian Law assist people with personal injury matters in the following locations: Anderson, Clemson, Easley, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Spartanburg, and Travelers Rest.
Is Paragard® Safe?
Many women use Paragard® without complications and see the device as a favorable way to prevent pregnancy without the use of hormones. That being said, other women experience negative side effects and serious complications.
Side effects of Paragard® include:
- Anemia (iron deficiency)
- Backache
- Dysmenorrhea (painful cramps)
- Dyspareunia (pain during intercourse)
- Complete or partial expulsion
- Increased menstrual flow
- Spotting
- Pain and cramping
- Vaginitis
While unpleasant, these side effects are less severe than the other risks associated with Paragard®.
A defective Paragard® IUD can:
- Cause pelvic inflammatory disease
- Increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy
- Imbed itself in your uterus or other organs
- Perforate your uterine wall or cervix
- Break during removal
- Lead to lost pregnancy and infertility
Some women require surgery to treat complications, especially when the device breaks and becomes embedded in the uterus. When this occurs, they may fight for compensation, especially because the IUD has proved to be defective.
Many plaintiffs also argue that Paragard’s manufacturer, Cooper Surgical, does not offer adequate warnings about these risks to consumers. Although the company warns that less than 1% of users develop pelvic inflammatory disease, they do not specify how many people suffer breakage and complications.
Why Choose Christian & Christian
Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience and are dedicated to providing injured Greenville residents with legal advocacy and protection. Our firm was founded in 1975 and has deep roots in the South Carolina community.
If you were injured through no fault of your own, we do not believe you should have to bear the burden of someone else’s mistake.
Manufacturers like Cooper Surgical have a duty toward you and when defective drugs and medical devices violate this duty, you deserve justice.
Filing a lawsuit with our firm can help you cope with medical bills, missed work, rehabilitative care, pain and suffering, and more. We have a history of favorable results, and we look forward to helping you, too.
Contact us to schedule your free consultation with a member of our team.
Frequently Asked Questions – Carolina Paragard IUD
Lawsuits against the manufacturers of the Paragard IUD allege that the device has a design defect that can cause it to break upon removal. The lawsuits claim that the device’s arms can break and become embedded in the uterine wall, leading to serious injuries like perforation, migration, and the need for a hysterectomy. Plaintiffs claim that the manufacturers, including Teva Pharmaceuticals, failed to adequately warn patients and doctors of these risks.
A defective Paragard IUD can lead to a variety of serious complications. The most common issues include the device’s arms breaking upon removal, which can cause uterine perforation, migration of fragments, and internal organ damage. These complications can result in severe pain, scarring, infection, and, in some cases, require a hysterectomy to remove the device and its fragments. The resulting injuries can have a life-long impact on a person’s health and ability to have children.
Any woman who has had a Paragard IUD implanted is at risk of injury, but the greatest risk is when the device is being removed. If the device’s plastic arms are brittle and break upon removal, the fragments can become embedded in the uterine wall or travel to other parts of the body, causing serious internal damage. A lawsuit is often the only way to hold the manufacturer accountable for these injuries.
When a defective medical device or drug injures a large number of people, their individual lawsuits may be consolidated into a mass tort or a multidistrict litigation (MDL). An MDL allows a single judge to oversee all of the cases from across the country to streamline the legal process. While the cases are consolidated for discovery and pretrial proceedings, they remain individual lawsuits with their own settlements or verdicts.
If you suffered an injury from a defective Paragard IUD, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, including surgery for device removal and any resulting complications. You may also be able to recover damages for lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and a loss of reproductive function. In cases of a manufacturer’s willful misconduct, a court may also award punitive damages to punish the company and deter future dangerous conduct.
Client Reviews
Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.