Can I Still Apply for the Suboxone Lawsuit?
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Many people who used Suboxone strips years ago have lost teeth and are wondering if they can still file a lawsuit against Suboxone’s manufacturer. Currently, some people can still apply for the Suboxone lawsuit and file viable claims. However, filing criteria are different for each law firm.
King Law is accepting cases where patients lost three or more teeth or had three or more teeth pulled. Additionally, those people must have used brand-name Suboxone sublingual strips for at least six months between January 2014 and June 2018. If you think you meet the criteria to apply for the Suboxone lawsuit, you can contact our firm. We can review your medical, dental, and insurance records related to Suboxone and your dental injuries and determine if you have a claim. We can also help you locate and request these records, so you may not need them on hand before contacting our office.
The above criteria are specific to our law firm and may change without notice. If you do not meet the criteria listed above, you may still qualify to pursue legal compensation with our firm or another law firm.
About Applying for the Suboxone Lawsuit:
Is It Too Late to File a Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit?
What Determines Whether I May Qualify for a Suboxone Lawsuit?
Can I Still Request a Review If My Situation Is Complicated?
What Information Should I Have Ready for a Case Review?
How Do I Apply for the Suboxone Lawsuit?
Does the Ongoing Suboxone Litigation Affect Whether I Can File?
Is It Too Late to File a Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit?
Whether it is too late to file your Suboxone tooth decay lawsuit depends on your unique situation, including when you used Suboxone films, the dental injuries you experienced, and the applicable state law. States have rules about when to file personal injury and product liability cases, known as the statute of limitations. However, those rules include limited exceptions. You may also be able to file a Suboxone lawsuit in one of several states, not just the one you live in now. An attorney can help you identify the filing deadline for your Suboxone tooth decay lawsuit based on your personal circumstances.
Which Dates Could Affect My Filing Deadline?
The deadline to file your Suboxone lawsuit may be affected by the following events or dates:
- When and where you started taking Suboxone strips
- When and where you started experiencing potential side effects
- When and where you were treated for dental side effects that may have been caused or worsened by Suboxone
- When and where you learned that Suboxone may be causing your dental problems
These are a few factors that may affect your Suboxone filing deadline. However, calculating the statute of limitations is nuanced, so you may benefit from talking to a lawyer about your situation and when your filing deadline may be or may have been.
You may qualify to file a lawsuit in the state where you live, but that may not be your only option. You may qualify to file a lawsuit under the laws of a different state, which may have a different statute of limitations than your state of residency.
What If I Recently Learned About the Lawsuit?
If you were aware that Suboxone films were linked to your dental injuries but not aware of the group litigation (the Suboxone MDL), your filing deadline will not change. However, if learning about the lawsuit helped you connect your Suboxone history with your dental problems, that could affect your deadline. This “discovery” could change your filing deadline in limited circumstances.
Does the 2022 FDA Warning Mean Everyone Has the Same Deadline?
On January 12, 2022, the FDA issued a warning that reports suggested taking products containing buprenorphine (such as Suboxone) may increase someone’s dental decay risks. In that warning, the FDA advised patients to take extra steps to monitor and protect their dental health while also making sure they continue treatment for their opioid use disorder. In June 2022, Indivior was required to add dental injuries to Suboxone’s warning label.
Not everyone will have the same filing deadline. An attorney can help you understand your deadline to bring a dental decay claim related to Suboxone.
What Determines Whether I May Qualify for a Suboxone Lawsuit?
Several factors determine whether you may qualify to file a Suboxone lawsuit, including the type of Suboxone you took, how long you took it, when (and what) dental injuries you experienced, what records you are able to obtain, and applicable laws. It is a good idea to talk to an experienced Suboxone lawyer about your situation.
King Law is representing hundreds of clients in Suboxone lawsuits, and we have the institutional knowledge to help you with your potential claim. Our team can help you understand if your dental injury may be related to your Suboxone use and if you are eligible to pursue compensation.
The Suboxone Product You Were Prescribed
The type of Suboxone you took may impact your eligibility to file a dental injury claim. Most of the Suboxone dental decay lawsuits involve the brand-name Suboxone sublingual strips made by Indivior. If you took generic Suboxone sublingual strips made by another company, you may qualify for compensation, but only if you took name-brand Suboxone films between January 2014 and June 2018.
If you only took Suboxone oral tablets (and not the sublingual films), that does not qualify you to file a dental injury lawsuit. Current research has not shown that oral tablets containing buprenorphine or naloxone may increase someone’s dental decay.
Your Dental Injuries and Treatment History
Your dental injuries and Suboxone treatment history may also affect your eligibility to file a claim. Some of the dental injuries being discussed in Suboxone lawsuits include:
- Severe tooth decay
- Broken teeth
- Lost teeth and extractions
- Tooth infections
Our law firm is accepting Suboxone claims involving patients who lost at least three teeth or had to have three teeth pulled because of Suboxone-related dental problems. We can help you determine if your Suboxone use may have caused or worsened your dental health and led to tooth loss.
Prescription Records, Dental Records, and Other Possible Causes
The ability to obtain pharmaceutical, dental, or medical records is crucial to applying for a Suboxone lawsuit. Your prescription and dental records influence whether you are eligible to file a claim. For example, if you have a history of severe dental problems that began long before you took Suboxone, this may make it harder for your attorney to prove that Suboxone caused your current dental injuries. That said, you may still be able to file a Suboxone claim even if you have a history of dental issues.
You should also have proof that you were prescribed Suboxone sublingual strips. Your attorney can help you by locating and reviewing records related to your Suboxone use, dental health, and dental injuries.
Things That May Disqualify You From Filing a Lawsuit
Different states have different statutes of limitations (i.e., lawsuit filing deadlines). Because of some states’ statutes and the timing of other Suboxone-related events, we are not taking claims in certain states. Currently, our firm is not taking cases that would be filed in Florida, Utah, or Wyoming. To understand how your former and current state of residence might affect your eligibility, please contact our office.
Can I Still Request a Review If My Situation Is Complicated?
You can still request a Suboxone dental injury case review even if you think your situation is complicated. Suboxone dental injury claims are nuanced and require an individualized review. A knowledgeable attorney has the training to review your case and determine if you might qualify for compensation because of your dental injury and Suboxone use.
| Example Situation | Example of What the Lawyer Needs to Review |
|---|---|
| You stopped taking Suboxone years ago | When you took Suboxone, when you experienced dental injuries, and the applicable statute of limitations |
| You still take Suboxone | When you started Suboxone, when you experienced dental injuries, what your dental injuries were, and the applicable statute of limitations |
| You had dental problems before taking Suboxone | What your past dental problems were, when you started Suboxone, and what dental problems you experienced after taking Suboxone |
| You took generic Suboxone or tablets | Whether or not you used name-brand Suboxone sublingual films for at least 6 months between 2014 and June 2018 |
| You cannot find your records | Pharmacy and provider names and locations so your attorney can investigate further and request your records |
| Another law firm declined your case | Reason for the decision, copies of any legal documents you or the prior law firm filed, and when the statute of limitations expires or expired |
What Information Should I Have Ready for a Case Review?
Information that you may want to have ready for your attorney to review your case includes the following:
- The name of the medication you took (e.g., Suboxone or generic version)
- The dose and type of Suboxone (e.g., sublingual strips, film, or tablets)
- When you started taking Suboxone strips
- How long you took Suboxone strips
- The name of the doctor or clinic that prescribed Suboxone
- The name of the pharmacies you received Suboxone from
- The name of your dentist
- The dates you were diagnosed with dental problems
- Your dental records from before and after taking Suboxone (e.g., X-rays, treatment records, bills, and photographs)
- Legal documents from prior law firm or self-representation
Please note that you do not have to have all of these records before you contact an attorney. Your attorney can talk to you about your situation, gather preliminary information, and use that information to request your records later.
How Do I Apply for the Suboxone Lawsuit?
You can apply for a Suboxone lawsuit by taking the following steps:
- Request a free consultation with a qualified Suboxone lawyer.
- Your attorney requests and reviews your medical and dental records.
- Your attorney determines if you are eligible to file a Suboxone dental injury lawsuit.
- Your attorney prepares and files the legal documents to open your Suboxone dental injury case.
- Your attorney attempts to secure a Suboxone dental injury settlement or takes your case to trial.
For more information, please refer to our guide on How to Join the Suboxone Lawsuit. However, note that not everyone who applies for a lawsuit will be qualified to pursue a claim with our firm. We can help you understand if you qualify.
Does the Ongoing Suboxone Litigation Affect Whether I Can File?
People who meet the eligibility requirements may be able to file an individual Suboxone dental injury lawsuit or transfer their case into the ongoing Suboxone MDL (i.e., MDL 3092: Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) Film Products Liability Litigation). Suboxone patients are not automatically enrolled in the Suboxone MDL. They must file their own Suboxone case and apply to join MDL 3092. Our law firm can help you determine if you are eligible to file a Suboxone lawsuit and transfer it into the pending MDL.
Contact Robert King Law Firm For a Free Case Review
Contact the Robert King Law Firm if you took Suboxone sublingual strips and experienced severe dental injuries that caused you to lose three or more teeth. Schedule a free consultation with our attorneys by calling (585) 496-2648 or filling out our online form. Our law firm has deep experience helping people seek compensation after a drug or medical device harmed them.