Legal Question in Discrimination Law in California

Pain medication

My husband was admitted to a Kaiser Rehab. due to addiction to pain medication. When he got out, the dr. prescribed hime more medication including a pain medication (mobic). He passed away due to this pain medication. He had high blood pressure and was taking medication for his high blood pressure. According to my research, mobic along with other pain medication contributed to his death due to his high blood pressure. Cause of death was determined hypertensive cardio vascular disease. Do I have a case of medical malpractice or wrongful death? Pls. advise. Thanks


Asked on 7/31/08, 5:21 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Pain medication

I agree with Mr. Nelson. Condolences for your loss.

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Answered on 8/01/08, 2:43 pm
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Pain medication

I agree with Mr. Nelson. Condolences for your loss.

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Answered on 8/01/08, 2:44 pm
Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

Re: Pain medication

It sounds like you might have a case for wrongful death if experts believe that an improper prescription led to your husband's passing. I would be happy to give you a consultation if you call my office.

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Answered on 7/31/08, 5:47 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Pain medication

An attorney can not answer that question, only a doctor can. I can sympathize with you, speculate with you, and agree with you it is terrible, but unless you get an 'expert' medical opinion that says it was negligence /malpractice, you don't even get to file a case. Therefore, start looking for such 'expert' opinion, by talking to the coroner's office concerning their determination, to see if they are willing to say the drug interaction was at least part of the cause of death. You will likely need to get assistance from an attorney to refer you to appropriate doctors for consultation. Feel free to contact me if serious about doing this.

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Answered on 7/31/08, 6:03 pm


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