Philadelphia Medication Error Attorneys
According to government statistics, about 40% of Americans are taking some form of prescription medication. One person in every 6 is taking 3 or more different drugs. The possibility of a doctor or pharmacy committing a medication-related error is clearly an important issue for many people. Unfortunately, this is a common problem. In fact, medication errors are estimated to cause 7,000 deaths every year.
If you have been hurt due to a pharmaceutical error, share your story with a Pennsylvania medication error lawyer at Lowenthal & Abrams to learn more about your legal rights.
Causes of Medication Errors
People who have been harmed by medication errors naturally want to know how such a mistake could happen. There are many potential reasons that a patient may end up with the wrong medication. These reasons can be grouped into three main categories:
- Pharmaceutical Error: This occurs when a pharmacy fills a patient’s prescription with the wrong drug. It can happen when a pharmacist misreads a doctor’s writing, gives the patient the wrong dosage, or confuses one drug for another.
- Medical Staff Error: This occurs when a doctor makes a mistake when prescribing a medication, or when hospital workers make a mistake while administering a medication to the patient. This can result in the patient receiving the wrong medication, the wrong dosage, or not receiving any medication at all.
- Defective Pharmaceutical Products: This occurs when a pharmaceutical company fails to thoroughly test a product or carefully oversee its production. When this happens, pharmacies and doctors are not liable, as they prescribed and supplied the drug in good faith. The responsibility lies with the pharmaceutical company.
Pennsylvania Medication Error Lawsuits
In order to win compensation for your injuries, you would need to demonstrate in court that a medical worker or company’s preventable mistake injured you. It can be difficult to prove the extent of your injuries in court, and even more difficult to prove that the defendant is directly responsible. Having a dedicated attorney on your side can make the legal process much less difficult, as they have the education and experience to fight for your rights in court.
How Can We Help?
If you or a loved one has been injured by a medication error, the experienced Pennsylvania medication error attorneys at the law firm of Lowenthal & Abrams can help. Share your story with us today by calling 610-667-7511 and learn more about your legal rights and options.
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