What Is Fentanyl, Has It Always Been an Illegal Drug?
Fentanyl is a legal drug that has been used as a pain reliever in the healthcare environment. It is also made illegally, and is abused as an illicit drug that can lead to overdoses in people taking the drug to “get high.” Fentanyl can be injected, snorted, taken by mouth, or mixed with other illicit drugs. The symptoms of an overdose can include:
- Large pupils
- Respiratory failure
- Clammy skin
- Cyanosis
- Coma
- Stupor
- Respiratory problems
- Opioid poisoning
Morphine has a similar effect on the body as fentanyl symptoms can have, when it is used to the point of an overdose. The result of an overdose of fentanyl is that the person may die, and it is a serious drug that should never be abused. We know that you may have additional questions regarding this case, and may want to understand what is happening with any investigation as to the wrongful death claim. We are here to stand by your side through it all, but you must call us today to start the process. Just call us at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422 today.
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Fentanyl Is Used Medicinally for Cancer Patient Pain Management, But This Is Not the Case for Users Who Abuse the Drug in a Shelter
In general, many people have heard of fentanyl, and understand that in some cases, when it is bought illegally, it is a dangerous illicit drug. But there are medicinal purposes for fentanyl, and it is used in a medical capacity to help people who have cancer and who suffer tremendous pain because of their condition of cancer. Fentanyl is used for cancer treatments in a nasal an oral or by mouth fentanyl dosage form, which is an immediate release fentanyl, for assisting adult cancer sufferers with their pain treatment while being treated for their cancer symptoms.2 Fentanyl is considered an analgesic compound as well, and can be used to reduce extreme pain like with aspirin. The problem with fentanyl is that when it is created as a “fake” synthetic drug and used illegally or abused from a legal dosage, it will increase the risk of overdose to individuals utilizing to self-medicate from this drug.1 Just call us at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422 right now, to get with an experienced lawyer with experience in wrongful deaths based on fentanyl overdoses from someone living in a shelter or a state run shelter.
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Free Second Opinion Case Review / Experienced Lawyers in Fentanyl Overdose Death in a Shelter – State Run Shelter
We can give to you a free second opinion case review, with our experienced lawyers for your wrongful death case of a loved one who died from a fentanyl overdoes while staying in a shelter or state run shelter. You will feel comfortable talking to our attorneys who specialize in wrongful death claims. All that you have to do is call us today to review your case for free, with a lawyer with a firm specialty in personal injuries and wrongful death claims. You will get the recovery compensation package you deserve in this case, and get the access you need now to our experienced attorneys in Los Angeles at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422.
Can I Sue for a Fentanyl Overdose Death in a Shelter – State Run Shelter?
Yes, we can sue the at-fault and any negligent parties who were responsible for your loved one’s fentanyl overdose death in a shelter or state run shelter. You can call us to review your wrongful death claim with our Los Angeles case lawyers right now. By calling us at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422, we can review your claim for free, and we can file a lawsuit based on the merits of your claim. Just call now to talk to our case attorneys in Los Angeles, at the Normandie Law Firm today.
Average Case Value of a Fentanyl Overdose Death in a Shelter – State Run Shelter
The average case value of your loved one experiencing a fentanyl overdose death in a shelter or state run shelter can range from $300,000 to over $3 million. But we need to talk to you immediately to start the process, and we will get the recovery compensation that you deserve in this wrongful death case for your loved one.
How Long Does It Take to Settle and to Get Paid on These Cases?
It can take around 4-7 months to review and settle a fentanyl overdose death in a shelter. You can call us today to start the process, and we will review your claim for free.
Statute Of Limitations – How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations in California for personal injury lawsuit filing is two years. The statute of limitations in California for harassment and discrimination lawsuit filing is one year, with a two year timeframe to file for wrongful termination.
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References
1Velagapudi, V., & Sethi, R. (2023). Illicit Non-Pharmaceutical Fentanyl and Its Analogs: A Short Review of Literature. Kansas Journal of Medicine, 16, 25–27. https://doi.org/10.17161/kjm.vol16.18555
2Weesie, Y. M., van Dijk, L., Bouvy, M. L., & Hek, K. (2023). Immediate release fentanyl in general practices: Mostly off-label prescribing. The European Journal of General Practice, 29(1), 2165644. https://doi.org/10.1080/13814788.2023.2165644
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