NC Dangerous Drug Attorneys: Fentanyl Pain Patch Overdose And Wrongful Death
In the Carolinas and across the country, families are suing doctors and hospitals after their loved one dies from an fentanyl pain patch drug overdose.
Fentanyl (Duragesic) Pain Patch Overdose Deaths
Pharmacist Lynn Hostetler told CBS News that fentanyl, which is sold in a patch by Ortho-McNeil under the brand name Duragesic, is one of the most dangerous drugs he dispenses. And that’s even when the time-released pain patch medication is prescribed properly. The respected pharmacist said there’s a small margin for error between a dose…
Overview of the Federal Employers Liability Act
The FELA allows railroad workers who suffer on-the-job injuries or develop occupational illnesses to hold their negligent employers accountable.
FELA Claims for Back Injuries Present Many Challenges
A significant percentage of back injuries suffered by railroad workers result from defective equipment, poorly designed procedures and insufficiently enforced safety rules.