Q: Im looking for council related to synthetic drug,, DES. I talked to attorney while back. Breast cancer or uterus
Breast cancer or uterus cancer, can still file claim. My mother has breast cancer and i have had cancer cells in uterus. We both need to file a claim, we missed the overall big filing. We live in Rock Hall, MD. Was hoping would not have to go to Baltimore for council. Would appreciate a response for my question, and an attorney able to take our case.
A:
The major DES litigation was in the 80's. If you have pre-cancerous changes, the problem is showing that the damages are such that you can make a claim. In your mother's case the difficulty is showing that her cancer is linked to DES or it is a form that is only found with those that took DES.
Another issue is does your mom know which manufacturer made her DES? I litigated a case establishing market share but that was in Massachusetts.
In Maryland you have three years from the date or your injury or when you discovered your injury. Assume that you will have to travel to a large city for legal counsel. There can be an initial consultation by phone but it may well be that your lawyer will be in Baltimore, DC, Philadelphia or New York.
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