Overdoses happen, but an overdose due to a medical professional’s negligence could warrant a medical malpractice lawsuit. To prove negligence in a prescription opioid overdose, you must prove that:nnThe medical professional owed a duty of care.nThat duty of care was breached by a prescription that another medical professional would not have prescribed.nThe breach resulted in or was a contributing factor to the overdose.nThe negligence and subsequent overdose caused harm, including job loss, health issues, personal family losses, financial losses, and additional medical expenses.