As Zoloft Lawsuit Lawyers, we are often asked what damages are available to parents and their babies affected by the side effects of the antidepressant drug Zoloft. Zoloft and other SSRI antidepressant drugs have been linked to serious birth defects in babies when used by their pregnant mothers.

Some of the birth defects caused by Zoloft include Craniosynostosis, atrial septal defects (ASD), ventricular septal defects (VSD), tetralogy of fallot (TOF), hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), transposition of the great arteries (TGA or TOGA), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR), double outlet right ventricle (DORV), and coarctation of the aorta (CoA). While the damages available to a baby and/or parent can vary from state to state, generally, a Zoloft side-effects victim might be entitled to:

  • Past Pain & Suffering
  • Past Medical Expenses
  • Future Pain and Suffering
  • Future Medical Expenses
  • Mental Anguish
  • Disfigurement
  • Loss of Earning Capacity

This is by no means an exhaustive list of the damages available to a Zoloft victim.  The dollars that these elements of damages translate into can vary greatly depending upon the nature of the birth defect and the need for medical care.

Any parent whose child is born with ANY birth defect after the mother used Zoloft or any antidepressant while pregnant should immediately contact a board certified personal injury lawyer for assistance.