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Accidental Fentanyl Overdose Results In Another Wrongful Death

Luke Bell, the renowned country music maestro, died of an accidental fentanyl overdose. Nearly a month after he went missing, his cause of death was finally revealed. An autopsy report showed traces of a fentanyl patch in his system, confirming the reason. Bell was found unresponsive by a passerby in a parking lot in Tucson,…

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Cardiac Catheterization Personal Injury or Wrongful Death

Our firm has experience with handling medical malpractice cases arising out of a cardiac catheterization gone wrong: this very important heart procedure can be safely done, but there are many serious risks of injuries or even death in any cardiac catheterization and we explore issues relating to medical malpractice arising from a cardiac catheterization below….

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Medical Malpractice and Cardiac Catheterization: What Can Go Wrong and What Is Considered Medical Negligence?

For a few decades now, heart disease has been the leading cause of fatalities in the US. Heart diseases cause more than 600,000 deaths every year, followed closely by cancer and respiratory afflictions.   Cardiac conditions mostly stem from an unhealthy lifestyle, with a healthy diet and regular exercise playing an important part in their…

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My Pharmacist Filled My Prescription with the Wrong Medication. I Ended Up Going to the Hospital for Dizzy Spells and a fall. Do I Have a Case?

Pharmacists play an extremely important role in our healthcare system. They have the responsibility to make sure that patients are given the right medications in the right dose. Any negligence or error on their part can have serious consequences and put patients’ lives at risk. If your pharmacist mistakenly filled your prescription with the wrong…

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