My fiance’s doctor prescribed him multiple meds which he died from an accidental overdose in june.
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My fiance’s doctor prescribed him multiple meds which he died from an accidental overdose in june.
If doctor would have looked him up for **** seeking they would have seen his history of **** abuse. He was clean at time but pain from his frost bitten toes was unbearable and he had hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, ambiem, gabapentin, antibiotics, and xanax. Plus work boots he bought and paid so much for gave him frostbite after wearing them within first two weeks.can I due doctor or even maybe boot company. I looked up review on those particular boots and all were bad saying feet got cold. Thanks.
Asked on September 17, 2015 under Malpractice Law, Iowa
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
No, you can't sue the boot manufacturer--if you fiance's feet were cold while wearing them, he should have put on more socks, put on different boots/shoes, etc. The boot manufacturer is not liable is you don't take care of yourself.
More importantly, you can't sue for anything "fiance" is not legal relationship, and you have no right to compensation for your fiance's death. Legally, being a fiance is just like being a friend, and friends can't sue for wrongful death.
It is possible that your fiance's next of kin might have a wrongful death/malpractice claim if the doctors misprescribed or overprescribed meds given his history of drug abuse. His next of kin may wish to speak to a malpractice attorney to investigate whether they have a claim and, if so, what it might be worth.
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