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- More than 3,000 people in Illinois died in 2022 because of opioid overdoses. While some opioid deaths are linked to street drugs like heroin, many involve physician-prescribed medications like Vicodin, Fentanyl, 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 medical negligence or malpractice.
- Our lawyers understand the impact an opioid overdose can have on Illinois families. We make it our business to hold negligent healthcare providers and opioid manufacturers accountable and ensure you receive maximum compensation.
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What Damages Can Be Recovered in an Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Opioid Overdose?
If negligence by a healthcare provider or opioid manufacturer contributed to the overdose, you may recover compensation for the costs of medical care your loved one received before their passing.
A wrongful death lawsuit may allow families to seek compensation for the income their loved one would have earned if not for the overdose. This includes both past lost wages and future earnings, ensuring financial stability for dependents left behind.
Although the deceased cannot recover damages for their pain and suffering, Illinois law allows surviving family members to seek compensation for the emotional pain caused by the loss of their loved one.
Families can recover damages for the loss of love, companionship, and guidance their loved one would have provided. These are often significant losses in cases involving parents, spouses, or children.
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FAQs About Opioid Lawsuits for Wrongful Death
Liability for opioid overdose deaths can fall on various parties, including opioid manufacturers, prescribing doctors, pharmacists, or distributors. These entities may be held accountable if their negligence, such as overprescribing, failing to warn of addiction risks, or improper monitoring, contributed to the overdose.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for wrongful death cases involving opioid overdose is generally two years from the date the victim died. However, exceptions may apply in certain circumstances, such as if the liable party’s negligence was discovered later. 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 expert testimony showing how negligent prescribing contributed to the person’s death. Lawyers may also gather evidence of misleading marketing or negligent distribution practices.
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