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- More than 3,000 people in Illinois died in 2022 because of opioid overdoses. While some deaths are linked to street drugs like heroin, many involve physician-prescribed medications like Vicodin and Oxycontin.
- Doctors owe a duty of care to avoid overprescribing these dangerous painkillers, and to monitor patients for signs of dependency. Failure to do so may be considered medial negligence or malpractice.
- Our lawyers understand the impact an opioid addiction or overdose can have on Illinois families. We make it our business to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable and ensure you receive maximum compensation.
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How Much Can We Help You Recover?
If medical negligence contributed to the opioid addiction or overdose, you can recover compensation for your associated medical bills and treatment costs.
Off work because of an opioid addiction or overdose? Your prescribing physician can be held liable for your past and future lost wages.
Our experienced opioid abuse attorneys can help you recover compensation for the physical pain and suffering the opioid abuse has caused you to endure.
You can recover compensation for psychological damage linked to the overprescription of opioids or the failure to monitor you for symptoms of addiction or misuse.
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FAQs About Opioid Lawsuits
Opioid lawsuits are legal actions against drug manufacturers, distributors, doctors, or pharmacies for their alleged role in the opioid crisis. These lawsuits often claim that defendants failed to warn about addiction risks or contributed to overprescription and illegal distribution.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving opioid abuse is generally two years after the injury, death, or realization of harm. Consulting an attorney at our law firm right away ensures you meet the legal deadlines.
Evidence may include medical records, prescription histories, proof of addiction treatment, documentation of financial losses, or testimony showing the impact of opioid addiction. Legal teams may also gather evidence of misleading marketing or negligent distribution practices.