Fentanyl Patches & Respiratory Depression
Attorneys for Fentanyl Patch Injury & Death in Nashville
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic drug used to treat chronic pain. It can be extremely dangerous, however, when those who manufacture, prescribe, or fill a prescription for the drug fail to exercise proper care. When that happens, the resulting respiratory problems can be so severe that they can lead to a wrongful death.
At Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, our Nashville product liability attorneys are committed to pursuing full and fair compensation for the individuals who have been injured by a fentanyl patch—as well as those who lost loved ones to it. Because we are familiar with the scientific evidence that is needed to win cases such as these, we are uniquely prepared to handle them. Do not hesitate to contact us today if you would like to schedule a free, detailed consultation.
What Makes Fentanyl Patches Dangerous
Some doctors prescribe the fentanyl patch for use in a way that is not approved by the FDA. If off-label patches are used, the chances increase of the drug being used in contradiction to an explicit, boxed warning.
Patch misuse or abuse can cause serious injuries.
Even if doctors heed the warnings, there are other possible dangers with a fentanyl patch:
- Pharmaceutical companies sometimes manufacture the patches defectively, giving rise to a product liability claim when the defect causes injury or death. This can also give rise to a recall.
- Pharmacists also often dispense the patch without exercising due care.
Pharmacists and medical professionals should be held accountable when they fail to ask questions about whether fentanyl is appropriate for a particular patient—especially when the "black box warning" clearly states that it can potentially cause fatal respiratory depression. When a patient receives an excessive dose of fentanyl, it can lead to a condition called "hypoventilation," in which the respiratory rate slows down so much that the person stops breathing. The loss of oxygen can cause brain damage or can lead to a wrongful death.
Fight for Fair Compensation with Our Help. Call Today.
Let our team of Nashville defective drug lawyers help you pursue the compensation you need and deserve for a fentanyl patch injury. Our attorneys' credentials show a dedication to our clients' interests and respect among our peers. You can read more about their backgrounds on our attorney profiles page.
To schedule a detailed discussion of your fentanyl patch case with a straightforward and knowledgeable personal injury lawyer, contact our offices today.
Verdicts & Settlements
Unmatched Dedication Has Led to Record-Setting Victories-
Personal Injury - Erin Andrews Lawsuit Against Hotel $55 Million
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Medical Malpractice - 62 Year Old Woman $22.2 Million
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Medical Malpractice - Largest Verdict in Weakley County History $15.2 Million
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Medical Malpractice - Davidson County $6.5 Million
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Wrongful Death of 22 Month Old $5 Million
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Medical Malpractice - 24 Year Old College Student $4 Million
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Wrongful Death - Tractor-Trailer Wreck $3.25 Million
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Wrongful Death - 16 Year Old Boy $3 Million
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Auto Accident - Rutherford County $3 Million
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Wrongful Death & Personal Injury - Auto Accident $2.9 Million
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Awards & Accolades
Highly Respected in the Legal Community-
The Inner Circle of Advocates
Randall Kinnard is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, a prestigious invite-only group comprised of the top 100 plaintiffs’ trial lawyers in the United States.
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Best Law Firms
The firm has received the prestigious “Best Law Firms” rating in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation.
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Best Lawyers
Randall Kinnard (since 1993), Daniel Clayton (since 2010), Mark Beveridge (since 2011) and Mary Ellen Morris (since 2017) have all been recognized for their legal skill and achievements.
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Best of the Bar
Randall L. Kinnard, Daniel L. Clayton and Mark S. Beveridge have been named as 2020 “Best of the Bar” by Nashville Business Journal.
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40 Under 40
Our attorneys have been voted by their peers to the "Top 40 under 40" Trial Lawyers list, as awarded by The National Trial Lawyers organization.
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Randall Kinnard and Daniel Clayton have been voted to the list of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers organization.
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Super Laywers
Mr. Kinnard, Mr. Clayton, and Mr. Beveridge have been voted to TN Super Lawyers®. This organization recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in their practice area.
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Best 150 Lawyers
Our firm’s trial attorneys have been recognized among the state’s leading legal minds, and named by Business TN Magazine to its coveted “150 Best Lawyers in Tennessee” list.
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AV Preeminent Rating
Randall Kinnard, Daniel Clayton, Mark Beveridge, and Mary Ellen Morris have received the highest rating for legal excellence by Martindale-Hubbell.
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Randall Kinnard - Product Liability
Attorney Randall Kinnard was named the 2019 Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Nashville, TN.
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Mark Beveridge - Medical Malpractice
Attorney Mark Beveridge has been named a Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.
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Mark Beveridge - Personal Injury
Attorney Mark Beveridge has been named a "Lawyer of the Year" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation.
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Mark Beveridge - Product Liability
Attorney Mark Beveridge was named as "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers in the area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN.
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Daniel Clayton - Product Liability
Attorney Daniel Clayton was named a 2016 U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN
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Daniel Clayton - Medical Malpractice
Attorney Daniel Clayton was named a "Lawyer of the Year" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in the area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN
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Daniel Clayton - Medical Malpractice
Attorney Daniel Clayton was named a "Lawyer of the Year" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in the area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN
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Litigation Counsel of America
Randall L. Kinnard is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invite-only honorary society comprised of less than .5% of all U.S. lawyers.
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International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Randall L. Kinnard is a member of the invitation-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, which is limited to 500 trial lawyers in the United States.
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Primerus
The firm is a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms – a society of top-rated, independent, boutique law firms committed to professional excellence.
