Arbutus Medication Errors Attorney

A medication error is any scenario in which a patient does not receive the medication they need based on their health condition due to malpractice. Some of the most common examples of medication error are:

• Wrong dosage: A physician prescribed the wrong dose, or a nurse or pharmacist may have dispensed the wrong dose to the patient.
• Monitoring error: A physician prescribed medication that is incompatible with the patient’s other prescriptions of prior medical history.
• Administration error: A nurse or pharmacist gave the patient the wrong medication.
• Compliance error: Someone involved in the prescription process did not follow the proper protocols for dispensing and prescribing drugs.
• Omission: The physician failed to prescribe a medication that another medical professional in the same position would have prescribed based on the patient’s condition.

Any of these medication errors could be fatal or put you or your loved one at serious risk of further health complications. If you suffered a medication error in Arbutus, an attorney from our firm can identify the cause and build a case around it.

Who Can Be Liable for a Medication Error

There are several parties that may have had a role in your case, potentially making them liable for your injuries and damages. When you choose Brown & Barron, we can determine who is to blame and the best way to proceed with your case. For example, some of the parties that could be responsible are:

• Physicians
• Nurses
• Lab technicians
• Pharmacists or pharmacy technicians
• The drug company
• The hospital

When you are in a vulnerable situation, you expect that your medical team will prescribe and dispense medications to help you get better, not hurt you in the process. If you have been hurt by a medication error, we will identify all possible liable parties and collect evidence to support your case against them.

Types of Compensation You Could Recover in Arbutus

Medication errors can cause many different types of damages, all of which could be recoverable through a malpractice claim. For example, you could receive compensation for:

• Medical bills to treat additional injuries or illness you developed as a result
• Loss of income for the time you can’t work 
• Pain and suffering
• Rehabilitation
• And more

Other expenses could also be recoverable, such as funeral and burial costs if you lost your loved one due to a medication error. When we review your case, our team will identify the damages you can seek and ensure they are properly valued. It is crucial that you speak with an attorney before accepting any settlement the other party offers you, as once the case is closed, you cannot seek additional compensation.

Contact Brown & Barron online today to schedule a free case review with a with a medication errors lawyer serving Arbutus.