When a health care professional makes an error with prescription drugs, it can have devastating results for patients. Medical professionals, such as doctors, nurses and pharmacists, receive years of training to properly administer medication to their patients. When these professionals make an error, it can lead to additional health complications and even death. Fortunately, if you have been harmed by a medication mistake, you can file a claim to recover compensation for your injuries.
Medication errors can happen at any point in the process of obtaining a drug. The most common types of medication mistakes include dispensing errors, administration errors and dosage mistakes. Dispensing errors occur when a pharmacist fills the incorrect type of drug or dosage. For example, a doctor may write a prescription for 1 MG of a medication, but the pharmacy fills it with 10 MG of a different medication. Administration errors can occur when a nurse or other health care professional fails to provide the correct route of administration, the correct time of the medication, or if they fail to monitor a patient closely while they are taking medication. Medication mistakes can also result from a doctor failing to take into account the patient’s medical history and ignoring potential allergies or adverse reactions.
Sometimes, the medication error is the fault of a third party, such as the manufacturer of the drug or the warehouse and shipper handling the medication. For example, the pill bottle may have a flaw that causes it to become inaccurate or dangerous, or the drug could be contaminated while being handled by another company.
Regardless of who is to blame for the medication error, a Stamford Medication Mistake Attorney can work with you to determine if there is sufficient evidence to support your claim and then pursue the wrongful party for damages. A successful claim can help you obtain compensation to cover your medical expenses, lost wages and other damages.
In order to prove that a medical professional was liable for your injuries due to their medication error, you must demonstrate the following:
Breach of Duty
When you visit a hospital or doctor’s office, you place trust in the medical staff to act professionally and provide high-quality care. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, and medication errors can have catastrophic consequences for patients. If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a medical professional’s medication error, a New York City Medication Error Lawyer can work with you to investigate your claim and determine if there is sufficient evidence to pursue damages.
The experienced team at Frekhtman & Associates has years of experience representing clients injured by medical professionals. We have a deep understanding of the complexities that are involved in filing a medical malpractice claim and will fight to hold your healthcare provider accountable for their actions. Contact our firm today to learn more about how we can help you with your case. We are available to answer your questions and discuss your options during a free consultation.