Medication errors can occur at any stage of the healthcare process, whether during the prescribing, dispensing, or administering of drugs. Such errors may lead to severe adverse effects or life-threatening situations for patients. Understanding the complexities of these errors is crucial, as they often involve multiple factors, including communication failures, incorrect dose calculation, or oversight in patient medical histories.
At Simeone & Miller LLP, our team of dedicated attorneys in Washington, D.C., is committed to supporting victims of medication errors across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a medication or prescription error, we are here to help you seek justice and compensation. Reach out today for a free consultation to discuss your case and learn how we can assist you in navigating the legal challenges of medication error claims.
How Do Medication Errors Happen?
When doctors, nurses, and pharmacists fail to follow the proper procedures for prescribing and administering medications, the patient is the one who suffers the consequences. Sadly, medication errors will often result in serious, life-threatening, or even fatal side effects.
Some of the most common medication mistakes include:
- A doctor or nurse administers the wrong type of medication
- A doctor or nurse administers an improper dose of medication
- A doctor prescribes a medication that the patient is allergic to
- A pharmacist mixes up one patient’s prescription with another’s
- A doctor or nurse administers medication to the wrong patient
- A doctor fails to address the adverse side effects of a medication
- A doctor prescribes a dangerous combination of medications
If you were given the wrong type or dose of medication, or your doctor failed to prescribe needed medication, you may have grounds to file a medical malpractice claim. We can help you seek compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Why Hire a Medication Error Lawyer from Simeone & Miller LLP?
If you have been injured, we should be your next call. Here’s why:
- You don’t pay unless we win – no recovery, no fee
- We have over 1,000+ testimonials from satisfied clients
- We’ve been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
- We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients
- We will start your case with a FREE, no-risk evaluation
Learn more by contacting a Washington, D.C. medical malpractice lawyer at Simeone & Miller LLP today.
Determining Liability for Your Injuries
In order to prove that a medication error caused your injuries, or contributed to the death of your loved one, you will need to be able to establish that a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional erred in prescribing or administering the drug. This can be difficult to do without the help of an experienced medication error lawyer in D.C., which is why we encourage you to discuss your options with the team at Simeone & Miller LLP.
Contact Our Washington, D.C. Medication Error Lawyers Today
Were you harmed by a careless medical professional? Contact a medication error lawyer from Simeone & Miller LLP today to schedule your free case evaluation with our dedicated legal team.
Simeone & Miller LLP, based in Washington, D.C., also provides personal injury and medical malpractice legal services across Maryland and Virginia. In Maryland, our services extend to Baltimore City, Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, and Frederick. In Virginia, we serve clients in Arlington County, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.