Prescription medications have changed the landscape of modern medicine. If there’s an illness or ailment, there’s probably a drug out there that can treat it. Because of this, medication has become a critical component of treatment in hospitals and medical centers around the world. However, medication can be dangerous if it’s not prescribed, dispensed, and administered appropriately. Every year, thousands of Americans suffer injuries because of pharmacy errors and mistakes.
Have you or someone you love been injured because of a pharmacy error? If so, it’s essential that you understand all of your legal rights and options. You may be entitled to compensation. At Lavent Law, our medical malpractice lawyers can help you fight for the money you deserve. Call our Miami personal injury law firm today to schedule a free case assessment. We’ll review your case and answer any questions you have.
Why Should I Hire a Miami Pharmacy Negligence Attorney?
Pharmacists are paid handsome sums of money to oversee the safe and effective use of medication. They’re supposed to make sure that patients get the correct doses of safe medications. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. When pharmacists make mistakes, the consequences can be devastating. Those pharmacists can be held accountable for their errors and harm they cause.
When you are injured because of a pharmacy error, you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit to recover compensation. While you could handle the case on your own, it’s in your best interest to work with an experienced attorney. Pharmacy error cases are tough to prove and tough to win. You need an attorney on your side who has experience handling these challenging cases.
At Lavent Law, our Miami pharmacy error lawyers will put you in the best position to get the money you deserve. When you trust us with your pharmacy error case, we will:
- Investigate the circumstances surrounding your injury
- Assess the level of care you received
- Speak with the doctors, medical team, and pharmacists involved in your care
- Consult with respected pharmacy and medical experts in Miami, and
- Review medical records and history.
Our goal will be to identify the pharmacy error that caused your injury, determine who is to blame, and force negligence pharmacists to take responsibility for their mistakes. This comprehensive approach to your case will help us obtain a fair settlement or award on your behalf.
Common Pharmacy Errors in Miami
Every year, an estimated 9,000 Americans die because of pharmacy and medication errors. Hundreds of thousands are injured. These injuries and deaths are often the consequences of avoidable mistakes. Pharmacy errors that often result in injury include:
- Dispensing the wrong medication
- Dispensing an incorrect dose
- Failing to catch a dangerous drug interaction or allergy
- Failing to provide proper medication instructions
- Dispensing medication to the wrong patient
- Mistakes in compounding, and
- Failing to warn patients about drug risks.
Do not hesitate to speak with an attorney if you’ve been injured because of a pharmacist’s negligence.
Injuries Caused By Pharmacy Errors
Mistakes aren’t acceptable when your life is on the line. When taken improperly, prescription medications can be incredibly dangerous. Injuries related to medication errors include:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Internal bleeding
- Blood clots
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary embolism
- Hypertension
- Allergic reaction
- Nerve damage
- Brain damage
- Paralysis, and
- Death.
Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any adverse health effects while taking medication. Prompt medical intervention will be critical in preventing further harm.
Damages Available in Pharmacy Error Cases
You’re not an expert in chemistry and medication. Pharmacists are. You trust that your pharmacists will use their expertise to make sure that you get an appropriate dose of a safe medication. If there are risks, you trust that they’ll explain those to you.
However, this isn’t always the case. Mistakes happen. When those mistakes happen, patients like you suffer the consequences. In Florida, you have the right to file a lawsuit to obtain monetary damages.
The attorneys at Lavent Law will aggressively pursue compensation on your behalf, including money for:
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitation
- Nursing care
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost wages
- Disability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life, and more.
Contact our Miami office today to arrange a free case assessment. We’re here to make sure that you get every penny you deserve.
Statute of Limitations for Pharmacy Error Claims
Florida limits the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. Pharmacy errors are considered to be a type of medical malpractice. The statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims will apply to your case.
Your pharmacy error lawsuit must be filed no later than two years after the date you learned about – or should have learned about – your injury. You will lose the right to recover compensation if you wait too long to file your claim.
Not sure when the statute of limitations began to run on your case? Call Lavent Law to speak with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer.
Call Our Miami Pharmacy Error Lawyers For Help
Pharmacy errors happen every day. You shouldn’t have to suffer because of a pharmacist’s mistake. You can file a lawsuit to recover compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial injuries. Our experienced Miami injury lawyers can help. Contact our law firm to schedule a free consultation and learn more. You have a limited amount of time to act, so call to get started on your case today.
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