Women who were diagnosed with meningioma or have developed symptoms of brain tumors after using Depo-Provera often hesitate to contact a lawyer for one reason: they believe they need to have all their medical records first. 

Many women who used the birth control shot have asked: “Do I need medical records to file a lawsuit?” 

The answer to that question is no. You do not need to gather medical records before contacting a lawyer or starting a Depo-Provera claim. 

You do not need copies of MRI scans, treatment files, or prescription histories related to your use of the birth control shot to get started. Gathering that information is part of the legal process, and it is something your lawyers handle for you. 

What matters is whether your use of Depo-Provera and your medical diagnosis meet the criteria for filing a lawsuit. If they do, you may already be eligible to take legal action. 

If you or a loved one used Depo-Provera and are ready to start the process of filing a claim, the lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend can help.  

Find out whether you qualify to take legal action or start your claim today by calling our office toll-free at 1-866-806-8117, or send us a message using our free Depo-Provera claims submission form on the right side of this page. 

You Do Not Need to Gather Medical Records Before Contacting a Lawyer

Some women who used Depo-Provera delay in reaching out to an attorney because they feel unprepared. They assume they need to track down doctors, request records, and organize years of medical history related to their use of the birth control shot before they can even ask questions. 

That is not how Depo-Provera lawsuits work. 

The lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend handle that process for you. Our team works with clients to identify medical providers involved in their treatment, request records, review imaging, and organize the information needed to support a legal claim. You are not expected to do this on your own. 

Depo-Provera cases or other birth control lawsuits often involve sensitive medical issues. Our staff includes experienced team members, including several female staffers, who are available to speak with you in confidence about your birth control use and your diagnosis to help you understand your legal options. 

What You Actually Need to File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit

The only thing you or a loved one need to file a Depo-Provera lawsuit is to meet the eligibility requirements for taking legal action. 

You may qualify to submit a Depo-Provera claim and pursue compensation if all of the following criteria apply: 

1. You were treated with Depo-Provera, Depo SubQ Provera 104, or an authorized generic version of medroxyprogesterone acetate contraceptive injections 
2. You received at least one year of treatment with the Depo-Provera birth control shot, which typically means about four injections 
3. You were diagnosed by a health care professional with a cerebral meningioma brain tumor 

If you meet all of these criteria, you may be eligible to take legal action and receive compensation.  

How Medical Records Are Used in Depo-Provera Lawsuits

Medical records still play an important role in filing a Depo-Provera claim, but they are used after the case begins, not before you reach out. 

These records may help prove: 

• Your history of Depo-Provera use, including when you started using the birth control shot and how long you received injections  
• When symptoms related to your meningioma began  
• When you were diagnosed with a brain tumor 
• The size and location of the meningioma 
• The treatment you received for the tumor 

This information helps support your Depo-Provera claim and document the injuries that you experienced after starting the shot.  

What If You Do Not Have Your Records?

Many women do not have all of their medical records close at hand. This is common, and it does not prevent you from moving forward with a lawsuit. 

Many women who used the Depo shot do not have copies of their records. Some do not remember exact dates of injections. Others no longer have access to prior doctors or clinics where they were treated with Depo-Provera. None of these factors prevent you or your family from moving forward with a lawsuit. 

The lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend can help identify your medical providers and request records related to your Depo-Provera use and meningioma diagnosis directly on your behalf. Our staff works to gather the documentation needed to build your case and develop a clear timeline of your treatment and diagnosis. 

You do not need to have everything in place before reaching out. 

Why Speaking With a Lawyer Early Matters

Waiting to gather records related to your Depo-Provera use on your own can delay your claim. Speaking with a lawyer earlier allows the process to begin sooner. 

At Hissey Mulderig & Friend, we can evaluate your Depo-Provera case, determine whether you meet the criteria, and begin collecting the records needed to support your claim. Our team works to preserve evidence and build your case from the ground up. 

You do not need to have everything figured out before taking that first step. 

Contact An Attorney and Start Your Depo-Provera Claim

If you were treated with Depo-Provera and later diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumor, you may be eligible to pursue compensation. You do not need to gather medical records related to your Depo-Provera use before reaching out. 

If your situation meets the criteria, the lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend and our staff can help you collect the records and build your case.  

Our lawyers work on a strict contingency basis, meaning you will never pay legal fees or other costs associated with filing a lawsuit unless we are able to successfully recover damages in your claim. 

Contact Hissey Mulderig & Friend today to learn more about your legal options and whether you qualify to pursue compensation for your injuries after using Depo-Prover by calling our office toll-free at 1-866-806-8117, or by sending us a message using the free Depo-Provera claims submission form, located at the top of this page.