If a medication error in Florida has injured you, you are not alone. A skilled attorney from The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can assist you in understanding your legal rights and determine if you have a medical malpractice case.
Medication errors can result from incorrect dosages, incorrect prescriptions, or the failure to identify harmful drug interactions. Our Florida medication error lawyers can hold your doctors accountable for the errors they’ve made.
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Common Causes of Medication Errors
You may be surprised to discover how frequently medication errors occur due to miscommunication among healthcare providers, which can lead to serious consequences for you.
Inaccurate prescription information might stem from something as simple as a doctor’s illegible handwriting or incorrect dosage instructions, putting your health at risk. Additionally, pharmacy dispensing errors, such as receiving the wrong medication, are another common cause that can lead to adverse effects and complicate your recovery.
Some of the most common types of medication errors include:
- Prescription errors, where a doctor prescribes the wrong medication, incorrect dosage, or fails to check for potential drug interactions
- Dispensing errors, which occur when pharmacies provide the wrong medication or inaccurate instructions
- Administration errors, involving incorrect medication delivery methods or timing
- Monitoring errors, when healthcare providers fail to properly track a patient’s response to medication
- Communication errors, resulting from poor handwriting, miscommunication, or inadequate medication counseling
If you’ve been the victim of any of these, you may have a case. A free consultation with our Florida personal injury lawyers can reveal legal options that could help you get compensation.
Warning Signs Of A Medication Error
Recognizing a medication error early can help prevent serious complications and provide important evidence for your case. While some medication errors cause immediate and obvious reactions, others may have more subtle signs that develop over time.
Pay attention to these potential warning signs that could indicate a medication error:
- New or unexpected side effects that weren’t mentioned by your doctor or pharmacist
- Sudden changes in your health condition after starting a new medication
- Physical appearance of the medication (color, size, shape) differs from your previous prescription
- Medication label or instructions that don’t match what your doctor told you
- Unusual drowsiness, confusion, or dizziness that wasn’t expected
- Allergic reactions such as rash, hives, or difficulty breathing
If you notice any of these warning signs, seek medical attention immediately. Not only is this crucial for your health, but prompt medical care creates documentation of your symptoms and their potential connection to a medication error.
Be sure to save the medication packaging, pills, and any documentation you received with your prescription. These items can serve as important evidence if you decide to pursue a legal claim. Also, keep a detailed record of your symptoms, when they started, and any communications you have with healthcare providers about the issue.
Your Rights As A Patient
When you seek medical care, you have specific rights that healthcare providers must respect. Understanding these rights is essential if you believe a medication error has harmed you.
As a patient, you have the right to:
- Receive complete information about your medication, including potential side effects and drug interactions
- Ask questions about your treatment and receive clear, understandable answers
- Access your medical records and review information about your care
- Be informed of mistakes made in your treatment
- Receive appropriate care to address any harm caused by medical errors
- Seek a second opinion about your diagnosis and treatment options
Healthcare providers and facilities that fail to uphold these rights may be held liable for resulting injuries. Florida law recognizes that patients deserve quality care, and those who suffer harm due to medication errors have legal options for pursuing compensation.
How Our Florida Medication Error Attorneys Can Help You
Our attorneys have the knowledge and resources to guide you through the legal process and fight for the compensation you deserve. When you work with our firm, we will:
- Review your medical records to identify evidence of medication errors
- Consult with medical experts to establish how the standard of care was breached
- Document all damages resulting from the medication error, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering
- Handle all communications with insurance companies and healthcare providers
- Prepare and file all necessary legal documents within the required deadlines
- Negotiate for a fair settlement that addresses all of your current and future needs
- Represent you at trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached
We understand the complex medical and legal issues involved in medication error cases. Our Florida medication error lawyers work closely with healthcare professionals who can testify about proper medication protocols and explain how errors in your care resulted in harm.
Throughout your case, we maintain open communication and keep you informed of important developments. We believe that clients should be active participants in their legal representation, and we take the time to answer questions and address concerns as they arise.
Our goal is to make the legal process as stress-free as possible so you can focus on your recovery while we handle the details of your case.
Why Choose Our Law Firm
Our attorneys have extensive experience in medication error cases. We understand both the medical and legal aspects of these claims and know how to build compelling cases that demonstrate negligence and establish liability.
We work with a network of respected medical experts who can review your case and provide authoritative testimony about the standard of care and how it was breached in your situation. These expert opinions form the foundation of successful medication error claims.
Our firm has the resources to thoroughly investigate your case, including access to medical researchers, investigators, and other professionals who can uncover evidence of negligence that might otherwise remain hidden.
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We treat our clients with compassion and respect. We understand that you’re going through a difficult time, and we’re committed to providing personalized attention and support throughout the legal process.
Our record of success speaks for itself. We’ve recovered millions of dollars for victims of medical malpractice, including substantial settlements and verdicts in medication error cases. We’re ready to put our knowledge, experience, and resources to work for you.
Contact us today for a free consultation with our Florida medication error lawyers to discuss your case and learn how we can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
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