Annapolis Medication Error Lawyer

Because taking the wrong drug or the wrong dose can lead to serious or fatal injuries, prescription drugs are tightly controlled and regulated in the United States. Americans rely on medical professionals to prevent such issues, but sadly, medication errors remain common.

If you or your loved one was harmed by the negligence of a doctor or pharmacist, you deserve compassionate support and comprehensive legal guidance. Reach out to an Annapolis medication error lawyer at Burnett Injury Group for help filing a claim and seeking justice. Our team of dedicated medical malpractice attorneys works tirelessly to help clients seek accountability and compensation for injuries caused by medical negligence and malpractice. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.

Were You Harmed By One Of These Medication Errors?

Lawsuits related to medication errors usually focus on mistakes made in the distribution chain, from prescription to delivery. Some of the most common types of problems leading Annapolis clients to seek the help of a medication error lawyer include:

• Prescribing the wrong drug, in which a physician confuses one medication with a similar-sounding drug, or a pharmacist misreads a patient’s script
• Dosing errors, including when a physician accidentally prescribes a dangerously high dose, or the nurse administering the drug to a hospital patient misreads the dosage instructions
• Patient mix-ups, occurring when pharmacists or nurses give the wrong prescription drug to the wrong patient
• Failure to prevent dangerous drug interactions, occurring when doctors and pharmacists fail to review a patient’s medical chart when prescribing medications, or when pharmacists do not check a new prescription against a patient’s order/refill history
• Failure to account for patient allergies, when a doctor fails to check for allergies when prescribing a drug

Each of these medication errors can cause devastating harm and the need for additional treatments. At Burnett Injury Group, our attorneys identify all parties who may be liable for you or your loved one’s injuries to ensure the right people are held accountable and future mistakes do not harm other unsuspecting patients. Depending on the specifics of your case, the at-fault party could include physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and the hospital where you were admitted. In some cases, pharmaceutical companies may also be considered liable for failing to disclose important safety warnings.

Understanding Available Financial Compensation For Medication Errors

While money cannot erase the harms you have suffered, compensation is necessary and appropriate, and can ease the financial burden your family may be experiencing. Our medication error lawyers can help you seek compensation for:

• Current and future medical expenses related to your injuries
• Lost wages and/or reduced earning capacity from time spent unable to work
• The costs of home modifications and household services needed to compensate for permanent disability
• Pain and suffering
• Reduced enjoyment of life

As in any personal injury case, the amount of compensation you are eligible for will vary depending on the severity of your injuries and other factors. Our team can help you carefully calculate the costs of your injuries and losses, then advocate for fair compensation to meet your needs. If we are unable to reach a reasonable settlement with the at-fault parties, we will not hesitate to take your medication error case to trial.

Discuss Your Medication Error Claim With An Annapolis Attorney For Free

At Burnett Injury Group, we want you to understand your rights and legal options so that you can make informed decisions about your physical and financial recovery. We make it easy to do so by offering free initial consultations.

Contact us today to schedule your first meeting with an Annapolis medication error lawyer from our firm. Our team will take the time to listen to your story, answer your questions, and help you determine next steps.