Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: Medication Error
In recent years, there has been a rash of cases that have led to some public awareness of the frequency and potential severity of medication errors in American hospitals and other treatment settings. But few members of the press show up to cover the story when celebrities are not involved, and it is a concern that is too easily forgotten. That is, of course, until it happens to you.
It would seem like such a simple task for doctors to prescribe a medication and for a nurse to administer the correct drug in the correct dose. It would seem only reasonable that medical professional would ensure that the drug given does not conflict with another medication or information in a patient’s medical history. Yet more than 1.5 million medication errors occur each year in U.S. hospitals alone, and the costs of treating the resulting health problems runs into the billions, surely contributing to the astronomical cost of modern medical care.
If you have been the victim of a medication error, whether you were given the wrong drug or an inappropriate dose, contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130. You may be entitled to financial compensation for the additional costs of your care and for the pain and suffering endured.
Some Examples of Medication Errors
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices has published a list of confused medications, some of which were confused because they sound alike or look alike, and others because of a lack of clarity in a written prescription. Here are some examples that have been reported:
- Accupril/Aciphex
- Allegra/Viagra
- Comvax/Recombivax HD
- Aripiprazole/Proton Pump Inhibitors
Contact Us
The Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., have experience representing clients just like you who have been victimized by medication errors attributable to medical malpractice. Contact us at 215-238-1130 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys about your potential case.