Legal Articles, Wrongful Death

What Dose of Methadone is Lethal?

While each patient’s dose should be individualized for that patient, some high doses clearly have the potential to cause death. Any dose for a pain patient above 10 or 20 mg has the potential to cause death. Methadone can be safely dosed and need not cause an overdose death.

What Is the Starting Dose of Methadone?

The correct starting dose of methadone depends on you, your medical conditions, and on when and how much other opiates you have used immediately before starting methadone. If you don't get the proper methadone dose, the methadone can cause death and the doctor can be sued for an overdose death.

Methadone Used Illegally By Some Doctors

When physicians choose to prescribe methadone, they need to be educated about the rules and the pharmacology surrounding methadone doses, or they may find themselves the subject of a lawsuit.

Methadone Deaths Linked to Doctors’ Negligence

Doctors have begin prescribing methadone to their patients for pain. Unfortunately, methadone can be a dangerous drug for some patients who do not have sufficient tolerance, and when doctors are not educated about dosing methadone.

What Rights Does an Uber or Lyft Passenger Have in an Auto Accident?

What you need to know if you are involved in an accident while travelling in a ride share.

Accidents While Pregnant - St. Louis Automobile Wreck Law Firm

Being involved in any kind of automobile accident is frightening, but especially if you are pregnant.

Orlando Medical Malpractice: Case Worth?

How Orlando Med Mal Lawyers Evaluate Cases

How To Pay Medical Bills After Car Accident

Pay the least for medical bills after a car accident and put more money in your pocket.

How Not To Destroy Your Serious Orlando Personal Injury Case

Tips regarding how to get the most money from any car, truck or motorcycle accident, and how to avoid problem areas.

What are risky drivers thinking?

Are risky drivers suffering from some type of brain abnormality that can be treated? How can a lawyer assist a victim of a crash caused by a bad motor vehicle operator?

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