Q: what legal specialty would handle wrongful death
My daughter died from a Methadone Overdose after receiving her daily dose of methadone from a methadone clinic in Austin, Tx. Are there not protocals in place to prevent a lethal dose? The police in Buda, Tx. where my daughter died show no interest in how my daughter received a lethal dose. Just another dead junkie to them. She had become depressed and addicted to pain medication and was referred to a methadone clinic for treatment. My daughter was a beautiful 35 yr. old mother of 4 wonderful children who will only have a memory of her for the rest of their lives. She was smart and vivacious with many talents.She was a stay home mom who home schooled her 2 youngest children--little boys ages 4yrs and 7 yrs who were home with her when she died. .... I am devastated from loosing her as are they. Please advise if there is any recourse.
A:
Sorry for your loss. A personal injury lawyer is the type of lawyer that would handle a wrongful death lawsuit.
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