According to recent scientific studies, prenatal exposure to Tylenol can result in an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Tylenol, also known in its generic form as acetaminophen, contains endocrine disruptors that can expose a child to developmental disorder risk. Women commonly use Tylenol during pregnancy to relieve aches and pain, but consistent exposure to Tylenol can expose their child to autism risk.
Autism can affect a person throughout life, affecting their communication skills, learning ability, concentration, and emotion control. Someone with a severe autism spectrum disorder may struggle to develop relationships, learn in a public school setting, and maintain steady employment.
You could hire a defective drug lawyer to help you file a Tylenol autism lawsuit to pursue compensatory damages like medical bills, lost earning potential, and loss of enjoyment of life.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Those living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to prenatal Tylenol exposure can file a Tylenol autism lawsuit to pursue compensation for damages. They can experience damages and losses due to the effects of ASD.
Autism spectrum disorder can affect the development of a child’s brain. Children with autism spectrum disorder can struggle with social communication because of repetitive speech and behavior. They can repeat the same words and phrases and do the same actions over again, which could serve to alienate them socially and make learning difficult.
This developmental disorder can affect a child’s ability to pay attention, restricting their learning ability. Many children living with severe cases of autism require special schooling to learn at a comfortable pace.
Signs of Autism That Can Affect a Person’s Life Long-Term
Signs and symptoms of autism can make it difficult for people to have a normal life. While some living with autism can experience very few symptoms, those with severe cases can experience cognitive difficulties affecting their social life, learning ability, movement skills, and ability to earn a living.
The following are some signs and symptoms of autism that can affect a person’s life:
- Trouble maintaining eye contact
- Using repetitive words and phrases
- Trouble maintaining interest
- Delayed cognitive functioning
- Incongruous facial expressions and speech
- Mood swings caused by minor changes
- Delayed movement skills
The above sign and symptoms can lead to those living with autism experiencing feelings of alienation, stress, and anxiety. Their quality of life can be affected by how their life differs from other people, compounding the difficulties presented by their symptoms.
Autism Caused by Prenatal Tylenol Use
Recent scientific studies from the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the American Journal of Epidemiology indicate that prenatal exposure to Tylenol or other acetaminophen products can cause autism. Women use Tylenol while pregnant because it is an over-the-counter pain reliever that can help ease lower back pain caused by pregnancy.
However, Tylenol and acetaminophen products contain endocrine disruptors that can affect a fetus and lead to an autism diagnosis. In 2021, a group of worldwide scientific researchers released a consensus statement warning parents about how prenatal Tylenol exposure can cause a child to suffer a developmental disorder like autism.
How Can Autism Affect a Person’s Life Monetarily?
An autism diagnosis can majorly impact a person’s life, affecting them monetarily and resulting in economic damages. Some people with autism require special meditation and therapy to help ease the complications presented by the disorder. Those people have to pay for medical bills associated with autism, which can get expensive when paying for years for methods to help live with the disorder.
ASD can also affect a person’s ability to hold a job, leading to lost wages and earning potential. Some people living with autism struggle with learning so much that they may not be able to go to college, which can affect their ability to get certain jobs. A severe case of autism may cause a person to struggle with handling the day-to-day responsibilities of a stressful position.
In some cases, hiring managers will discriminate against those living with autism, assuming they cannot handle the job because of their disorder. This can affect their ability to hold a high-paying job.
Quality of Life Effects Caused by Autism
Autism can also lead to negative quality of life effects. A person with severe autism may struggle in social situations, leading to isolation and alienation. They can also feel depressed or anxious about how they differ from others around them. Some people with autism need constant assistance, which can strip away a sense of independence.
The following are the non-economic damages those living with autism can experience:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of lie
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of society
- Loss of companionship
Why Should a Tylenol Autism Plaintiff Hire a Defective Drug Lawyer?
You could file a Tylenol autism lawsuit to pursue compensation for damage caused by your medical condition. Tylenol autism lawsuits have consolidated into a multi-district litigation (MDL) in the Southern District of New York. It can be difficult for those without law experience to handle these lawsuits independently.
Hiring a defective drug lawyer can help you get involved in the MDL and receive compensation from a global settlement. They have vast experience handling defective drug lawsuits and mass torts. This means that they can explain the steps to take to increase your chances of recovering fair compensatory damages.
The following are some ways a defective drug lawyer can help with your Tylenol autism lawsuit:
- Calculate the value of your claim
- Explain your rights
- Gather evidence to prove you suffered autism damages from prenatal Tylenol exposure
- Fill out the necessary paperwork to join the MDL
- Share resources with other lawyers
- Keep you updated on the MDL’s progress
Contact The Russo Firm for Help With Your Tylenol Autism Lawsuit
The defective drug lawyers at The Russo Firm can help you file a Tylenol autism lawsuit to pursue compensatory damages caused by autism. They have experience helping victims of Zantac, Tepezza, and other defective drugs recover financially from adverse health conditions.
At The Russo Firm, our product liability lawyers can help you get involved with the Tylenol autism MDL with over 100 pending lawsuits in the Southern District of New York. Joining the MDL can allow you to share resources with other plaintiffs and receive the benefits of a global settlement that can pay for your specific damages. Contact us for a free Tylenol autism case evaluation today at (561) 270-0913 or leave a message on our online contact page.
