Medication Errors
Medical Malpractice and Medication Mistakes
Medication mistakes cause death and serious injury to thousands of Americans every year. The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates has successfully represented individuals and families who are suffering the effects of a medication error made by either the prescribing physician, nurse or pharmacist.
As a practicing physician and lawyer, Dr. Bruce Fagel has the knowledge and experience that makes him a superior choice for a medication error attorney. He knows from first-hand experience the mistakes that can occur when a doctor’s hastily scribbled prescription note is given to a pharmacist in a busy hospital. He understands the scientific and medical facts that lead to medication mistakes and has a history of aggressively and successfully protecting the rights of injured victims.
Medication mistakes happen when
- the wrong amount of a drug is given--too much or too little
- the wrong drug is prescribed
- there is a failure to check for drug interaction when other drugs are being used
- there is a failure to check for drug allergies, other drugs, lab results
- the doctor’s handwriting cannot be deciphered correctly by the nurse or pharmacist
- drugs with very similar names are confused
- drugs are taken from one container to another and incorrectly labeled
- warnings issued by regulatory agencies are not up to date
If you, a family member or someone you love has been injured as the result of a medication mistake, call our offices to speak with an experienced California medication mistake lawyer. We have the skills, resources and experience to effectively represent individuals and family members who have been harmed by medication errors.
Call us today at (800) 541-9376. There is no fee for the consultation, and cases are taken on a contingency basis.
For more pertinent information regarding the dangers of medication error, click here for a video summary featuring Dr. Bruce Fagel.