Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in South Carolina

death as a result of drugs

my husband was persribed prednosone for several years even though he was showing sings of overdose.he was also given oxycontin even though he did not want that drug for pain ,he was afraid of addiction ,he had good reason for concern.the prednisone caused him to have fractured ribs and dead bone in both hips and legs the rib fracture caused his lung to colapse and became infected. the oxycontin caused his digestive system to fail and he had to have a colostpy bag on his stomach which because of the prolonged use of prednisone his organs began to dis ciagrate and gave him septasemia. he findly died from the fractured ribs causing his lungs to colapse and become infective


Asked on 1/02/08, 4:26 pm

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Ray Lord Lord Law Firm, LLC

Re: death as a result of drugs

I am very sorry for your loss. You may be able to be compensated for your loss, but you need to consult with a malpractice attorney to protect your rights. For a free and confidential consultation, please contact my office at [email protected]

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Answered on 1/02/08, 5:41 pm


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