Losing someone dear to an opioid or benzodiazepine overuse is heartbreaking. If you are looking for professional legal advice on how to expose those responsible for the loved one’s death, you are in the right place. As the leading personal injury attorneys in Miami, we understand what you are going through and what we must do to bring the guilty to justice.
Toxic effects of opioids and benzos
Opioids act on the nerve cells in the brain that also regulate breathing. Chronic overuse can result in respiratory depression or lack of breathing, ultimately leading to death. Seizures, spasms, and loss of consciousness are other typical negative side effects of these dangerous drugs. According to CDC, benzodiazepines were responsible for 30% of deaths related to prescription drug overdose in 2013.
The overdose of benzos leads to symptoms of slurred speech, loss of balance, hallucinations, and aggression within four hours of ingestion. Blurred vision, weakness, drowsiness, difficulty breathing, and coma are other severe symptoms of toxicity. Our experienced benzodiazepines overdose attorneys in Miami can help you or your loved one receive compensation.






