Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers: I.V. Therapy Errors
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Between 80 and 90 percent of patients requiring emergency care or health care services require some sort of I.V. therapy. An error in needle placement or medication dilution can result in serious injury and even death.
During I.V. therapy, errors in administration can result in fluid leaking into surrounding tissue, affecting the absorption of the medication reducing the drug's efficacy and causing tissue destruction. This is a serious concern, especially in cases such as heart attack or stroke where I.V. drugs can prevent or minimize serious damage to the heart or brain and even save lives.
To find out what role, if any, I.V. drug therapy error played in your injury or loss, contact the Carter Law Offices to speak to a trial attorney who can help you uncover the truth.
The experienced medical malpractice lawyers at the Carter Law Offices represent clients in Illinois who have suffered the serious consequences of I.V. therapy error, such as:
- Nerve damage
- Sensory and motor deficits
- Regional sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) or chronic pain
- Chemical burns
- Tissue damage
- Tissue necrosis
- I.V. medication overdose leading to organ damage, cardiac arrest, coma or death
Who is responsible for I.V. therapy errors?
In many cases where an I.V. therapy mistake results in serious injury or death, it is the nurse who is at least partially liable for the error, such as:
- Improper needle placement or insertion
- Mistake or negligence when placing a catheter
- Incorrect dose or improper dilution
- Administration of the wrong drug
- Improper administration of the correct drug (overly quick or slow)
Others, including attending physicians and hospital dispensary workers may also be found responsible for I.V. therapy errors. To receive a free case evaluation from an accomplished Illinois medical malpractice attorney, please contact our offices in Peoria today.
Your initial consultation is free, and there are no legal fees or costs for you to pay unless we obtain a settlement or monetary award for you.
