Attorneys Taking Action for Victims of Medication Errors
Almost everyone who receives medical care for a serious condition today is administered or prescribed some type of pharmaceutical medication. While advances in this area have made many successful treatments, recoveries and other positive outcomes possible, medication errors can be debilitating, life-threatening or even fatal.
The legal threshold for establishing negligence in cases involving medication errors is not as intimidating as for many types of medical malpractice or hospital liability. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a medication error, we may be able to help you obtain substantial compensation. Without any upfront cost, you can discuss your case with an experienced lawyer at the Philadelphia/Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, firm of Boyle, Autry & Murphy.
Pharmacy Errors — Prescription Errors — Dosage Errors — Nursing Home Medication Errors
Many of us routinely depend on doctors to consider all factors, including allergies, side effects, and interaction with other drugs, and inform us adequately when prescribing medication. We count on pharmacists and technicians to fill prescriptions correctly as well, rarely questioning or double-checking to make sure we have the right medication and dosage. This is a supreme act of trust, with few alternatives. For vulnerable nursing home residents, medication errors can be especially harmful.
Unfortunately, harmful mistakes are more common than most people realize. Serious consequences can occur when:
- Anesthesia or pain medication is improperly prescribed or administered, sometimes by a doctor or nurse who fails to read an entire patient chart
- Pharmacists misread doctor instructions, or errors are made in labeling the medication with the proper dosage
- Nursing home staff make medication errors — such as skipping dosages of medication residents need to live and thrive
Call 877-384-6004 Today for a Free Case Evaluation
Our respected law firm, led by experienced trial attorney Dennis E. Boyle, is well equipped to assess your likelihood of success in taking action to recover damages for a doctor, pharmacist or nursing medication error. We are adept at identifying liability, building strong cases and negotiating aggressively for just settlements. To arrange a free consultation, please contact us today.
