Medication Errors Attorney
Phoenix, Glendale and Mesa, Arizona
Each year, 7,000 innocent civilians die and more than 1.5 million are harmed due to medication errors. These drug errors account for approximately one quarter of all medical malpractice lawsuits.
The consequences of a physician making a medication error can be devastating. While most medication errors result in minor injury, occasionally serious harm can beset the patient. When drug-administering details are botched or improper prescriptions filled, not only is physical harm inflicted, but also a breach of trust occurs, forcing patients to endure emotional stress and unnecessary financial burden.
Common Medication Errors
Nearly all prescription drug mistakes are the direct result of physician negligence. Common errors include:
- The doctor prescribing the wrong medication
- Drug name mistakes - Some medications have similar names, which occasionally results in miscommunication between the physician and pharmacist
- Overlooking a patient's allergies – All medications have a side effect. If a physician prescribes a drug to a patient with allergies to the drug, wrongful death may occur
- Combining medications – Some drugs cannot be combined with others, or else it becomes a fatal combination
- Pharmacist filling the wrong medication despite the doctor prescribing the correct one
Symptoms of Medication Errors
While some instances of medication error only result in minor discomfort, such as dizziness or headaches, others may cause serious personal injury, including:
- Lack of bowel control
- Loss of consciousness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stroke
- Paralysis
- Organ failure
- Allergic reaction
Sadly, medication errors are preventable injuries and deaths. Yet more and more Americans suffer each year due to a physician's prescription drug negligence.
Every physician that prescribes his patient a drug must have thoroughly researched the patient's medical history and potential allergies. Additionally, past physicians are required to update medical histories and record any potentially dangerous, drug interactions.
At The Mayro Law Firm, Arizona personal injury attorney Jerrold A. Mayro has successfully litigated personal injury cases for 29 years. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a medication error, please contact our Phoenix medical malpractice office or call (602) 604-8400 today to schedule your initial consultation. Mr. Mayro serves clients in the Phoenix, Mesa, and Tucson, Arizona areas.
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