Des Moines Medication Errors Lawyers
A medication mistake can cause serious and unexpected harm. You may receive the wrong medication or dose, or a medication that conflicts with another drug or allergy. If a medication error injured you or someone you love, you may wonder what went wrong and whether you have a legal claim.
At Roxanne Conlin & Associates, P.C., we help people hurt by medical malpractice. Our team brings decades of experience to each case. We take time to understand what happened, how the error affected your life and what you need to move forward.
When Does A Medication Error Become Malpractice?
Not every bad reaction to a medication means malpractice. A medication error may support a medical malpractice claim when a healthcare provider does not provide the level of care expected in similar circumstances and that mistake causes an injury. A careful review can help determine whether a preventable error occurred.
Common Medication Errors We Handle
Medication mistakes can happen at several points in your care. Examples include:
- Wrong medication or dose: The wrong drug, a similarly named drug or an incorrect amount
- Unsafe prescribing or dispensing: Dangerous drug interactions or prescriptions that create avoidable risks
- Patient-related errors: Failing to consider allergies or medical history
- Administration errors: Giving medication through the wrong route or at the wrong rate
These mistakes can lead to additional treatment, lasting injuries and significant financial or personal losses.
Who May Be Responsible For A Medication Error?
Medication errors can happen at different points in your care. The mistake may involve the person who prescribed the medication, the pharmacy that filled it or a healthcare worker who gave it to you. Similar problems can occur in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Determining responsibility requires a careful review of what happened and each provider’s role.
How We Approach Medication Error Claims
A medication error case requires more than identifying a mistake. We look at the care you received, the medication involved and the circumstances that led to the error.
- Experienced representation: We bring decades of experience handling medical malpractice and serious injury cases.
- Medical knowledge when needed: We can work with qualified medical professionals to evaluate your care and help determine whether your providers followed the level of care expected in similar circumstances.
- Careful case review and personal attention: We examine medical records and other evidence to understand what happened and how the error affected your life, including medical bills, lost wages, ongoing treatment and long-term care needs.
Our goal is to understand what happened and help you determine whether you may have a medical malpractice claim.
Talk With A Des Moines Medication Errors Lawyer
If a medication mistake left you with an unexpected injury, you do not have to figure out what went wrong or whether someone may be responsible on your own. Our attorneys can review the circumstances, explain your options and help you understand whether a medical malpractice claim may be appropriate. Contact us online or call us at 515-283-1111 to discuss what happened and what steps you may be able to take.
