Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New Jersey
narcotic addiction
is there anything that can be done about a pain management dr. prescribing (for nine years) excessive types and amounts of narcotics to a patient? ...to the point where the patient has become non-functional with everyday life?
Asked on 5/22/08, 8:57 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jason Kessler
Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.
Re: narcotic addiction
Sure. You can go to an attorney and file a lawsuit against the doctor. Assuming that the narcotic meds were unnecessary, you may have a suit. I recently worked on a case where a doctor doped up a patient for several years and the patient eventually died. It recently settled.
Answered on 5/22/08, 9:04 pm
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
