Michigan Medication Errors Attorney
Medication, Prescription, and Pharmacy Errors
It is estimated that 7,000 people die each year from medication errors, either because they are administered the wrong drug or they are administered the right drug in the wrong amount. Medication errors can occur in hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient care facilities, pharmacies, and at home, and can result in severe and permanent medical complications. If you or someone you love has endured medical complications due to a medication error, a Michigan medical malpractice attorney at our firm can assist you with the pursuit of a medical malpractice claim.
Common situations which lead to medication errors include:
- Inattentive or incomplete ;review of the patient's medical history
- Incorrect assessment of potential drug interactions
- Incorrect or missing lab results
- Miscommunication between medical professionals
- Inaccurate labeling on a prescription drug
- General inattention, negligence or distractions
Claims Regarding Medication Errors
We rely on our doctors, nurses, and pharmacy technicians to provide us with safe, accurate, and adequate medications. Although pharmaceutical drugs allow us to overcome illnesses, to manage pain, and to lead healthy and full lives, medication errors can take away the very things medicine is meant to provide. Errors in medication can cause serious complications, including brain damage, illness, extensive pain, and even death. Furthermore, medication errors leave the initial medical problem without sufficient care. When you retain a medication errors injury lawyer at Sommers Schwartz, we will provide compassionate support and guidance while we conduct a comprehensive investigation, analyze the results with medical experts, determine culpability, and form a strong defense in order to obtain maximum compensation for your losses.
If your doctor wrongly prescribed a medicine, or if your medicine was incorrectly filled, contact a Michigan Medication Errors Injury Attorney at our office for a complete evaluation of the circumstances of your case.
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