When a doctor prescribes medication, patients should feel confident that they are getting the correct one to treat their illness. However, when a patient receives the wrong medication, the consequences can be devastating. If you suffered due to this type of mistake, you should speak with an experienced Broken Arrow medication error lawyer immediately.
The team at LaCourse Law advocates for patients who have suffered due to a medication error. Our medical malpractice attorneys could answer your questions and investigate your case. Contact our firm today to discuss your situation.
There are several instances in which medical errors occur due to a physician’s mistake. A doctor might prescribe a patient the wrong medication, recommend the incorrect dosage, or not prescribe a medication at all when a patient needs it. A physician might not write a prescription legibly, causing an error in the type of medication that is then administered. Overlooking allergies or interactions with other medications can also be considered a medical malpractice error.
A misdiagnosis could also lead to a patient’s prescription for an incorrect medication. When a physician in Broken Arrow makes any type of medication error, a knowledgeable lawyer should review the case to hold all the parties involved responsible.
Doctors are not the only medical professionals who could be liable for medication errors. Pharmacists administer medications prescribed to patients, and errors can occur at the pharmacy for many reasons. A pharmacist may give a patient an incorrect medication or an improper dosage, or fail to provide proper directions to the patient on how to take the medication. In addition, the pharmacist may not complete a drug utilization review and dispense a drug that harms the patient when taken with another prescribed medication.
It is also possible for a patient to receive medication for a prescription intended for another patient. When a medication error occurs at the pharmacy in Broken Arrow, it is equally important to speak with an experienced attorney to ensure the protection of your legal rights.
When a medical error occurs, you should be compensated for the injuries you have suffered. The costs for the care you needed may be substantial, including:
A request could be made for any costs that you incurred while correcting the error and treating its consequences.
You could also receive compensation for harder-to-quantify losses, such as the pain and suffering and emotional distress the error caused you. A knowledgeable attorney could ensure that all available compensation is requested for your medication error claim in Broken Arrow.
Normally, when a patient needs medication, they visit a doctor who prescribes it, and then a pharmacist fills the prescription. Throughout this simple process, you trust that both the physician and the pharmacist have given you the correct prescription for your health issue. However, medication errors still occur, resulting in injury. If you have suffered due to a mistake by your doctor or pharmacist, you need to contact a Broken Arrow medication error lawyer for guidance.
At LaCourse Law, our compassionate attorneys understand medication errors and how they significantly impact your life. We help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact our firm today to discuss your medication issue.
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