Antipsychotic Drugs
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Antipsychotic drugs have been shown to cause severe illness, injury, and even death. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a dangerous antipsychotic drug, contact Thomas J. Henry Law.
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What Are Antipsychotics?
Antipsychotics are medications used to treat certain types of mental disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (or manic depression). These medications can also be used to treat anxiety and forms of depressions. Antipsychotics can help patients think clearly, dispel hallucinations and delusions, and prevent extreme mood swings.
Antipsychotics work by influencing a neurotransmitter in the brain called dopamine, which is believed to be at the root of schizophrenia. Hallucinations and delusions are believed to be caused by a hyperactive dopamine system, and these medications work to improve the mood and feelings of patients without making them feel drowsy.
Examples of common antipsychotic medications include:
- Risperdal
- Seroquel
- Abilify
- Clozaril
- Geodon
- Zyprexa
- Latuda
Unfortunately, antipsychotic medications have a litany of side effects, some more serious than others. Common side effects of most antipsychotic drugs include:
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Weight gain
- Muscle spasms
- Blurred vision
Dangers Associated with Antipsychotic Medications
Antipsychotic drugs have been linked to several life-altering and potentially dangerous conditions.
The antipsychotic medications Risperdal and Seroquel have been linked to causing gynecomastia in children and adults. Gynecomastia is the abnormal growth of breast tissue in males, which oftentimes requires multiple surgeries to remove the masses.
Antipsychotic medications can cause tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder that is incurable and permanent and tends to worsen over time. The disorder causes the involuntary, abnormal movements of the face, eyes, mouth, or tongue. Other parts of the body such as the neck, torso, and extremities may also be involved. Another similar disorder, tardive akathisia, causes painful neurological sensations.
Some antipsychotic medications have been linked to an increased risk of metabolic syndromes, including diabetes.
In April 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated that antipsychotic drug manufacturers include a black box warning due to the increase in death in patients with dementia. According to the FDA, there was an overall 1.6 to 1.7 times increase in deaths, mostly due to heart-related events or infections. Currently, there are no antipsychotic drugs approved for patients with dementia.
The manufacturers of these drugs oftentimes do not provide a clear enough warning to consumers, resulting in medication lawsuits. Pharmaceutical companies have been fined by the United States government and brought to court many times, but they continue to put profit before your safety.
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How Does the “No Win No Fee” Promise Work?
The Thomas J. Henry “No Win No Fee” promise works as part of a contingency fee agreement. Instead of receiving payments from clients, we recoup fees and expenses from the final settlement or verdict our clients receive.
This allows us to start working on your case as soon as you hire us, ensuring that your case is handled with the urgency it deserves. It also means you can focus on getting better rather than cutting us a check.
The percentage we collect may vary depending on the complexity of your case, but you will be kept informed so you know what we are collecting before your case is closed.
Even better, you owe us nothing if we don’t win your case! Because our fees are collected as a percentage of your settlement or verdict, we do not collect anything unless and until you get your recovery. This means there is no risk to hiring a qualified attorney to handle your case!
Do I Have to Pay to Speak with an Injury Attorney?
Thomas J. Henry Law offers free case reviews so that you can better understand your legal options. This means you pay nothing for your first consultation. Additionally, Thomas J. Henry Law works on a contingency fee basis meaning that if you do choose to hire us, you pay us nothing unless and until we win your case.
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Do I Need a Personal Injury Attorney Help Me Settle My Case?
Insurance companies will attempt to pay out as little as possible when resolving an injury claim. When an individual pursues compensation from an insurance company without the aid of an attorney, the insurance company may see the lack of representation as an opportunity to lowball the injured victim as there is no immediate risk of trial or legal recourse.
By hiring a competent attorney who has a reputation for achieving large verdicts in the courtroom, you are sending a message to the insurer. It will provide the insurance company with extra incentive to offer a fair settlement the first time.
If that first offer is not fair, an experienced personal attorney will have the resources and the knowledge to negotiate with the insurance company in pursuit of a better offer.
What is a Contingency Fee?
In a contingency fee arrangement, an attorney agrees to accept a fixed percentage of your recovery as payment. This means that if you win your case, your attorney will collect their fees and expenses from the money awarded to you. However, if you lose your case, your attorney will collect nothing.
Most lawyers prefer not to work on contingency cases for two reasons:
- There is a risk the firm will be paid nothing
- Any payment is delayed until money is collected from the opposing party
Generally, a lawyer who accepts contingency fee cases:
- Regularly represents clients who lack the financial resources to pay hourly attorney’s fees (as is often the case for personal injury victims).
- Is more selective about the cases they accept.
- Is very confident in their ability to win the cases they choose to handle.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
The cost associated with hiring a personal injury attorney and how payment is collected may vary from firm to firm. At Thomas J. Henry, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means that we don’t charge our clients a penny unless and until we win their case.
Working on a contingency fee basis allows clients access to resources and legal representation they might otherwise struggle to afford. The more serious a case is, the more money it costs to take to trial. This is because complex litigation tends to take longer to resolve and the entities involved fight harder.
This is especially true if your lawsuit is against a large company, as would be the case in a trucking accident or on-the-job injury. Such companies employ teams of lawyers and have seemingly unlimited financial resources. You need an attorney who has the same. Thomas J. Henry employs a team of more than 100 attorneys and has the money to fight your case out to the end.
Finally, by collecting any fees and expenses after a verdict or settlement is secured, Thomas J. Henry can help ensure his clients are able to focus on healing. “The client’s job is to heal. We will handle the rest,” says Thomas J. Henry.
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
In Texas, a personal injury case is only worth what a jury is willing to award you. This is why you need an attorney who can not only prove the economic damages you have sustained due to your accident, but can also demonstrate the value of non-economic damages you may have sustained, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of consortium.
Learn more about how to estimate the value of your personal injury claim here.
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We help clients across the U.S. with all types of injury cases, including vehicle accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, product recalls, pharmaceutical cases, mass tort, and more.
Thomas J. Henry offers a “No Fee Promise.” We work on a contingency fee basis which means you do not pay our firm any fees unless and until we win your case. Learn more.
If you’ve been hurt, you may have a damaged vehicle or be unable to work. We can help get you a rental car if your vehicle is damaged and even advance money on qualified cases.
We are committed to your complete recovery. We will work with you to ensure you receive the necessary medical treatment and support for your healing journey.
If you’ve been hurt, you may not be able to come into our offices to speak to an attorney. Don’t worry, we will come to you wherever you are – at home, work, or hospital.
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