Homestead Medication Malpractice

Patients turn to medication in order to heal from injuries and illnesses and in order to get better. Drugs are supposed to be carefully tested by pharmaceutical companies and approved by government agencies before their release to the public. Nevertheless, medication malpractice in Homestead affects many patients each year, and leads to serious injury as well as fatalities.

If you have suffered a serious allergic reaction or unexpected reaction to a medication, stop taking the medication immediately and seek emergency medical help. Untreated, medication errors and medication complications can lead to serious injury and even fatalities. In addition to seeking medical advice, you will also want to seek a personal injury attorney in Homestead in order to evaluate your legal options. You may have a personal injury claim that can help you pay for medical care, lost wages, and other expenses. Contact Flaxman Law Group if you would like to discuss your situation with a personal injury attorney who has handled many medical malpractice cases and other injury cases.

Medication malpractice may refer to any preventable medication errors that have been caused by negligence or recklessness. These types of errors can include:

• Pharmacies dispensing the incorrect dosages or the wrong medication to the wrong patients
• Defective or dangerous drugs being sold to the public
• Doctors not checking medication allergies and patient records when prescribing medication
• Hospitals or clinics dispensing the wrong medication or the wrong dosages to patients

Preventable medication errors occur all the time. They may be caused by understaffing at pharmacies and clinics, by medical malpractice caused by negligence, or by errors caused by drug manufacturers. No matter why they happen, medical malpractice cases in Homestead involving medications can be deadly. They can lead to:

• Overdoses
• Complications
• Drug interactions
• Unexpected side effects
• Paralysis
• Chemical burns
• Seizure
• Cardiac issues
• Medical emergencies
• Fatalities

Depending on the specifics of your situation, there may be multiple liable parties in your case, including:

• The pharmacy, clinic, or hospital dispensing the medication
• The drug manufacturer
• The physician administering or prescribing the medication

Pursuing all liable parties ensures that you have a better chance of getting fair compensation for your injuries so that you do not have to pay for medical costs yourself. Keep in mind that medication malpractice can lead to many additional medical costs and treatments above the original care you needed. Complications can be expensive to treat and you may be in the hospital for some time. Protecting yourself financially is important and can help you secure money for the best medical care possible, so that you have a better chance of healing fully.

If you would like to discuss your legal options with a personal injury attorney in Homestead, contact Flaxman Law Group today for a free, no obligation case review. Your case may be worth more than you think, and acting now can ensure that you take steps to protect your rights to seek fair compensation. Flaxman Law Group attorneys have more than 60 years of combined legal experience and have already secured over $100 million on behalf of personal injury plaintiffs across South Florida.