Peoria, Illinois, Malpractice Trial Attorneys: The Truth About Medication Errors
Reported medication errors account for approximately 1 in 500 hospital deaths. It is unknown precisely how many additional deaths or serious injuries occur due to medication errors that are not discovered or reported. This is a serious problem with severe implications for the safety of the American health care system.
There are many causes of medication errors, from miscommunication between doctors, nurses and hospital dispensaries to careless or untrained doctors who prescribe contraindicated drugs. If a nurse or physician made a mistake that resulted in serious injury, lasting damage or wrongful death, it is important to find out the truth.
If you suspect that a medication error caused injury, serious complications or even the death of a loved one, it is vitally important to contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible.
Call the Carter Law Offices at 866.361.7674 or e-mail us today to discuss your case with a respected lawyer who believes in your right to know what happened and who is responsible for a medication error.
At the Carter Law Offices, we have the resources and access to independent medical experts to conduct a detailed investigation into the truth of what happened in a case of physician mistake or medication error, including:
- Overdose or underdose due to carelessness or unclear communication between doctors, nurses and hospital pharmacies
- Drug interaction caused by a nurse's or physician's mistake in prescribing, dispensing or administering contraindicated medications
- Failure to take into account a preexisting condition such as diabetes
- Negligent prescription or administration of certain drugs to pregnant women, possibly resulting in birth defects or spontaneous abortion
Our ability to take swift and decisive action sets us apart from less experienced lawyers and firms with fewer resources upon which to draw. Contact us today to receive a free case evaluation.
There are never any up-front legal fees or costs for you to pay; we only get paid when we obtain a financial settlement or award in your case.
