Individuals pursuing claims in the Suboxone litigation are seeking compensation for both economic and non-economic damages based on the severity of the oral health issues experienced after taking the medication.
Plaintiffs generally seek compensation to address their damages according to the severity of their injuries backed by the documentation of verifiable medical evidence.
Economic damages focus on quantifiable expenses, while non-economic damages address the subjective impact on plaintiffs’ lives.
Economic Damages: Medical Costs and Treatments
These claims reflect the financial burden of oral health issues caused by the acidic nature of buprenorphine medications.
Economic damages in the Suboxone MDL typically focus on recouping the extensive dental and medical expenses that plaintiffs have incurred or may incur due to Suboxone-related oral health complications.
Plaintiffs in the Suboxone lawsuit seek reimbursement for expenses that include, but are not limited to:
- Emergency Dental Care: Immediate treatment for severe dental pain or sudden tooth damage caused by Suboxone use.
- Preventive Dental Care: Costs for preventive care, cleanings, and follow-up appointments to mitigate further decay.
- Dental Restorations: Fillings, crowns, and other procedures are required to address tooth decay and erosion.
- Tooth Extractions: Costs related to tooth removal and replacement options, such as dental implants or bridges, due to Suboxone-related decay.
- Future Dental Procedures: Projected costs for anticipated dental work to manage long-term impacts from Suboxone-related dental damage.
Economic damages are intended to help restore plaintiffs’ financial status to what they would have had without experiencing the adverse health effects of Suboxone.
Claimants should compile dental records, treatment receipts, and estimates for future care to substantiate the economic impact of the damage incurred.
An experienced Suboxone lawyer at TruLaw can help you access and organize medical evidence, such as dental treatment records, to strengthen your claim in pursuit of compensation.
Non-Economic Damages: Pain, Suffering, and Quality of Life Impact
Non-economic damages aim to address the broader, less tangible impacts of Suboxone-related dental damage, focusing on the physical and emotional toll these oral health issues have on plaintiffs.
These damages address how Suboxone use may have decreased the plaintiffs’ quality of life and well-being.
Plaintiffs may seek compensation for non-economic damages that include, but are not limited to:
- Severe Dental Injuries: Persistent or recurring pain due to tooth decay and erosion.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Reduced ability to enjoy daily activities, social interactions, or meals due to dental discomfort.
- Emotional Distress: Anxiety, embarrassment, or depression resulting from visible dental damage and the long-term effects of tooth loss.
- Physical Suffering: Discomfort from invasive dental procedures and the ongoing effects of dental damage.
- Impact on Relationships: Strain on personal relationships due to the physical and emotional effects of Suboxone-related dental damage.
These non-economic damages highlight the significant life disruptions and emotional distress associated with Suboxone use.
Plaintiffs may support these claims with personal testimonies, statements from dental and mental health professionals, and records that demonstrate the impact of these issues on their quality of life.
The Suboxone MDL seeks to secure comprehensive compensation for plaintiffs facing Suboxone-induced dental complications by carefully considering the potential economic and non-economic damages inflicted due to Indivior Inc.’s negligence.
If you or a loved one has experienced oral health issues after using Suboxone, you may be eligible to seek compensation.
Contact TruLaw using the chat on this page to receive an instant case evaluation and learn if you qualify to join others filing a claim in the Suboxone MDL today.