Opioid Litigation Attorneys in Texas

We Can Accept Select Opioid Litigation Cases Nationwide

The opioid crisis or opioid epidemic refers to the widespread misuse of both prescription and non-prescription opioid drugs, resulting in a public health emergency. It began in the late 1990s when pharmaceutical companies assured healthcare providers that prescription opioids, such as OxyContin, were not addictive and were safe for long-term use, leading to increased prescription rates. As opioids became more widely available, misuse escalated causing widespread addiction. 

Today, people across the country are beginning to demand justice by filing claims and lawsuits against opioid manufacturers that downplayed the risks of their products. At Hilliard Law, our trusted team of Texas trial attorneys is standing by to hear from people who have been injured or lost a loved one to the opioid crisis. With nearly 40 years of practice experience, our team is known nationwide for tenaciously defending the rights of the wrongfully injured, even when it means fighting a major corporation in court.

Request a free consultation about filing an opioid crisis lawsuit by calling (361) 882-1612 now.

How Dangerous is the Opioid Crisis?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

• The opioid crisis has caused more than 560,000 opioid overdose deaths since it was declared a public health emergency in 2017.
• 69,000 people suffered opioid overdose deaths in 2020.
• Opioid overdose deaths have increased 800% since 1999.
• Opioid overdose deaths caused by synthetic opioids like fentanyl have approximately doubled in the last 5 years.
• Prescription opioid fatal overdose rates have remained somewhat level for decades, which suggests that even newer semi-synthetic opioids are just as likely to trigger addictions in users.
• Annual hospitalizations and emergency department visits for nonfatal opioid overdoses average above 250,000.

Why is Big Pharma Liable for the Opioid Crisis?

For years, health experts, lawyers, legislators, and other professionals have pointed to Big Pharma for causing the opioid crisis. While many companies and corporations have downplayed the addiction risks of opioids and paid doctors to prescribe opioids when not necessary, two companies may be more liable than most others.

In most opioid litigation, complaints usually place liability on two Big Pharma companies, including:

• Purdue Pharma: Purdue Pharma played a significant role in America’s ongoing opioid crisis due to its misrepresentation of the dangers of long-term opioid use. After filing for bankruptcy in 2019, Purdue Pharma agreed to pay billions to creditors to satisfy opioid claims. At this time, the terms of a potential settlement are still being finalized.
  • You may be eligible to file a claim if you or a loved one used specific Purdue Pharma brand-name drugs, such as:
    • MsContin
    • Oxycontin
    • Butrans
    • Dilaudid
    • Hysingla ER
    • DHC Plus
    • MSIR
    • OxyFast
    • OxyIR
    • Palladone
    • Ryzolt
• Mallinckrodt: Mallinckrodt is another opioid manufacturer that contributed to the opioid epidemic. In 2020, Mallinckrodt filed for bankruptcy and established the Mallinckrodt Opioid Personal Injury Trust to compensate those harmed by opioid products specifically manufactured by Mallinckrodt.
  • You may be able to participate in this claim if you were dispensed or prescribed a Mallinckrodt product, such as:
    • Roxicodone
    • Exalgo
    • Methadose
    • Anexsia

Both companies are facing significant legal consequences for their roles in the ongoing opioid crisis. If you or a loved one were affected by opioid addiction or related complications, contact our attorneys as soon as possible so we can determine whether you could be eligible for compensation.

Compensation in an Opioid Crisis Lawsuit

Throughout our many years of legal experience, Hilliard Law has earned a reputation for securing impressive case results in even the most complicated cases. Let us work on your opioid crisis lawsuit, so we can determine how much compensation is owed to you and your family. We fight for every dollar and cent because that’s what’s right.

Compensation in an opioid crisis lawsuit could include damages related to:

• Costs of medical treatments related to injuries caused by opioid use or overdose
• Lost wages if you cannot hold gainful employment due to opioid addiction complications
• Pain, suffering, and traumatization you have endured
• Damages related to the death of a loved one if applicable
• Punitive damages to penalize the drug manufacturer (available only rarely)

Call to Learn About Opioid Crisis Litigation Today

Hilliard Law is proud to be recognized across Texas and the country as hard-hitting fighters for the wrongfully injured. If you or your loved one was harmed by the opioid crisis after using certain prescription opioids, let us hear your story, so we can see if you have the grounds to take legal action. Whether you can file an individual claim or join a class action lawsuit, we’ll be ready to stand up for your rights.

Contact us online or dial (361) 882-1612 to request a no-cost case evaluation.