Brooklyn Prescription Error Lawyers
When someone has a disease, condition, or is simply under the weather, they usually rely on prescription drugs to correct the problem. But what happens when something goes wrong? We usually wouldn't expect that a prescription medication, something that is meant to help us, can actually hurt us. We put our trust in everyone involved in the process - drug manufacturers, doctors, pharmacists, etc. Unfortunately, these medical professionals occasionally make mistakes when it comes to prescription drugs. If you or someone close to you has suffered from financial, physical or emotional injuries because of a prescription error, our lawyers can help.
Have you or a loved one been harmed due to a prescription error? Our Brooklyn lawyers can help! Contact our Brooklyn Prescription Error Lawyers today.
Common causes of medication errors:
- Incorrect Dosage
- Poor Handwriting
- Allergic Reactions
- Inappropriate Abbreviations
- Prescription Drug Interaction
- Misuse of decimal points and zeroes
- Confusion between drugs with similar names
Prescription errors can result in a wide range of medical problems such as metabolic disorders, stroke, hypertension, heart attack, and more. In some cases, the results of a prescription drug error can be fatal. Hospitals, pharmacists, nurses and doctors can all be held liable for medication errors. Our lawyers examine prescriptions, medical records, and hospital records to build our cases.
According to statistics, for every 1,000 prescriptions that are written, four result in errors. Usually, prescription errors (also sometimes referred to as adverse drug events) increase a patient's medical bills by nearly $6,000, as well as their stay in the hospital by 2-5 days. While these cost increases and inconveniences are a source of concern, the possibility that prescription errors can result in otherwise avoidable serious injuries and death is shocking.
Have you or a loved one been harmed due to a prescription error? Our Brooklyn lawyers can help! Contact our Brooklyn Prescription Error Lawyers today.
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