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There are multiple different types of product liability—a poorly labeled cleaning product, a shoddily constructed crib—but drugs can be particularly dangerous. From the method of delivery to the risks of addiction, a patient should know exactly how their prescription medication works. In the unfortunate event of an overdose, call Rossman Law Group to help you trace that prescription back to the source of the defect. What groups are liable for a fentanyl overdose? Let’s look at a few.
Manufacturers
Several pharmaceutical companies have come under fire in recent decades for what’s called failure to warn. When a manufacturer doesn’t adequately describe the risks of using fentanyl, the consumer can be blindsided by side effects. Fentanyl patches are extremely powerful, and without knowledge of how to dose it, it’s easy to take too much. And with the rise of the opioid epidemic, many drug manufacturers have been called out for failing to warn consumers of the risk of addiction. If the company manufacturing the fentanyl isn’t transparent about what the drug can do, an accidental overdose can come as a tragic surprise.
Distributors
State and federal governments have sought restitution from drug distributors for the social harm they have caused. When distributors flood the market with potent opioid medications, the rate of addiction rises—as does the rate of overdose. Distribution companies contribute to that failure to warn by downplaying any negative side effects of the drug they’re pushing. If you or a loved one have recently overdosed on fentanyl, an expert fentanyl attorney in Boise will get to the source of the product’s defect. The distributor may be liable for selling a dangerous product without mentioning its dangers.
Prescribers
Physicians may also be liable for a fentanyl overdose. If they aren’t giving the patient sufficient information about the drug, they’re also failing to warn that patient about the risks. If the doctor hasn’t reviewed the risks and benefits, and if they haven’t instructed the patient on proper dosage, they have breached their duty of care. A doctor who prescribes an opioid painkiller without advising the patient on how to safely use it has provided substandard care. Many physicians have been convicted of felony crimes like manslaughter for being careless with their prescription pads.
Fentanyl overdoses aren’t to be taken lightly; fentanyl is a strong opioid medication that can be fatal. If you or a loved one have recently overdosed, have a fentanyl attorney in Boise on your side to hold the liable party or parties responsible. Rossman Law Group knows what groups are liable for a fentanyl overdose and can seek the restitution from them that you deserve.
