Taking the Wrong Drug Can Have Dire Consequences
Medications have been able to do amazing things in the process of treating all types of ailments. Not every drug is right for every person, however. It is critical that doctors take special care when prescribing the drugs and that nurses or other caregivers take equal care when administering them.
There are many issues that need to be addressed other than the question of whether the medication will treat the patient's condition. Other drugs the patient is taking, the possibility of cross-reaction with the new drug, the patient's drug allergies, proper dosage and other considerations all need to be examined. Any errors regarding these issues can put the patient at serious risk.
If you or a loved one has suffered any kind of ill effect due to a medication error by a doctor, nurse or other medical professional, you may be entitled to seek damages from the responsible parties. The lawyers at McCann Schaible & Wall, LLC, represent clients in a broad range of these cases. For a free consultation, please call our Philadelphia medication errors attorneys at 215-305-8454 or 302-504-8091, or contact us online.
Experience Handling All Types of Medication Error Claims
Medication errors can happen in many different ways. Our attorneys conduct a complete investigation into every case, working to determine exactly how the error occurred and who was responsible. If there are multiple parties who might share in the responsibility for the error, we will explore the viability of taking action against each of them. In every case, our goal is to see that you receive the maximum level of compensation available for the harm that you have suffered.
If the doctor prescribed an inappropriate drug, the nurse who administered it could still have recognized the error. Pharmacists who fill prescriptions can also be held liable when they pull the wrong drug off the shelf or use the wrong dosage. Our firm has also handled cases involving medication errors committed at nursing homes, assisted living complexes and similar facilities.
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