Recent studies show cleft or lip palate is not only because of heredity. There are actually many cases of kids having such deformity because of exposure to certain drugs while they were in their early fetal development. Topamax is one drug that is commonly used to treat migraine. Mothers who are not aware of its side effects have somehow exposed their unborn child to it, thus the cleft or lip palate. It is unfortunate for kids to have this. Aside from a deformed face, they cannot speak clearly. Their speech impediment could have a lasting effect on their self esteem. On top of that, they could also be exposed to serious ear infections.
So a Topamax lawsuit can actually be filed should the parents be able to prove that their child’s cleft palate has been caused by the drug. The child who would need an operation would be funded by the liability claim that they could get should they win the lawsuit.
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