Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Medication Overdose Lawsuit

One example of medication overdose:

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reported that use of propoxyphene has been linked to fatal overdoses.  FDA is requiring manufacturers of propoxyphene-containing products to strengthen the label, including the boxed warning, emphasizing the potential for overdose when using these products. These manufacturers will also be required to provide a medication guide to patients stressing the importance of using the drugs as directed.

“Physicians need to be aware of the risk of overdose when prescribing these drugs. They should carefully review patient histories and make appropriate treatment decisions based on the warnings and directions stated within the drug’s label,” said Janet Woodcock, M.D, director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “Prescribers and patients should be aware of propoxyphene’s potential risks when used at doses higher than those recommended. Therefore, the FDA is requiring manufacturers to provide more information to help physicians and patients decide whether propoxyphene is the appropriate pain therapy.”

Medication Overdose Lawsuit

A medication overdose lawsuit could involve malpractice and product liability claims. If a patient dies due to an overdose, the family may have a wrongful death claim for the following compensation:

  • Funeral expenses
  • Medical expenses related to the overdose
  • Lost income (including an estimate of the future income of the person who died of the propoxyphene overdose)
  • Loss of care and companionship
  • Pain and suffering (not available in some states)

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