Fentanyl Injury Claim
Fentanyl (Duragesic) Pain Patch Defect
Fentanyl is a powerful drug used to treat chronic pain and is manufactured under several generic names. Chronic pain affects approximately 50 million people worldwide. In the early 1990s, use of Fentanyl spiked with the advent of the Duragesic patch, with personal pain patch use being prescribed around 2002. Other brands associated with Fentanyl include:
- Duragesic
- Onsolis
- Actiq
- Fentora
- Instanyl
Consumers who have used Fentanyl or its generic pain patch delivery system can develop serious side effects. By 2005 there had been 120 known deaths attributable to the Fentanyl pain patch. Some fentanyl packets were found to be defective, releasing an excessive amount of the drug into the consumer, resulting in respiratory depression and death. Investigations into the physicians that prescribe Fentanyl has also been initiated to determine if this strong pain killer has been negligently prescribed.
If you have taken Fentanyl or Duragesic, contact a
drug recall injury lawyer immediately to discuss the circumstances of your claim. Only an experienced Fentanyl drug defect lawyer can obtain the compensation you or your loved one is entitled to pursuant to federal and state law.
It is critical for Fentanyl consumers to be on the lookout for early signs of an overdose. Shallow breathing, fatigue, respiratory distress, dizziness, fainting, and insomnia can all be symptoms that indicate a potentially lethal Fentanyl overdose. Also illegal users be warned: Fentanyl can cause serious injury or death EVEN when prescribed in limited doses by hospitals and doctors. Users can overdose quickly when using this drug without the oversight and advice of a physician.
Fentanyl Injury Lawyer - Schultz Legal Group
The Fentanyl Injury Lawyers at Schultz Legal Group know what it takes to obtain fair compensation for your injuries. Forms of compensation in a drug recall settlement can include medical expenses, future medical care, and lost wages. In the event a loved one lost a life as a result of using a Fentanyl pain patch, a Fentanyl wrongful death claim can be filed on behalf of the surviving family members.
Don't let drug companies get away with manufacturing dangerous products. Injured consumers have a cause of action against these drug companies for strict product defect, failure to warn, and manufacturing defect liability.
Contact the Fentanyl drug defect lawyers at Schultz Legal Group by calling toll-free (866) 840-3636. When it comes to representing injury victims, Stephen Schultz is recognized by the American Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer; a distinct honor. Contact our office today for a free consultation.