Medication Errors – Child Injuries & Accidents

Medication errors in children are a common occurrence. According to a recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), every eight minutes in the U.S. a child receives the wrong medication or the wrong dosage of a medication. Unfortunately, medication errors in children have the potential to cause greater harm than a medication error in an adult, with the results often being catastrophic. 

If your child has been injured due to a medication error, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice. 

Types of Medication Errors 

The most common medication errors in children occur when a child is prescribed opioid analgesics or antibiotics but can involve any type of medication. The most common types of medication errors include: 

• Improper dosage
• Misdiagnosis
• Prescribing the wrong medication
• Failing to take a proper medical history
• Using the wrong medication route
• Improperly preparing a medication
• Incorrect time of dosage
• Documentation errors
• Failure to monitor a child after receiving a medication
• Poor communication between medical providers

 Why Do Medication Errors Occur?

There are many reasons why medication errors occur, but the vast majority of these errors are due to medical negligence. Doctors must be more careful when prescribing medications to pediatric patients for the following reasons:

• The majority of medications are packaged, prepared, and formulated for adult patients and not for children.
• Altering dosages or recalculations in dosage increase the chance of errors.
• Communication errors between the medical staff treating your child can cause medication mix-ups.
• Physicians that are not experienced in routinely treating children, such as doctors in emergency rooms, may lack the training protocols and reference materials to properly administer and prescribe medications for a child.
• Children’s bodies are still developing, and their kidneys, liver, and/or neurological systems may not be equipped to tolerate specific medications, especially if they are younger, smaller in size, or already ill.

Medication errors can cause irreversible damage. If your child was injured due to a medication error because of a healthcare provider’s negligence, you may be able to pursue damages for medical expenses, long-term care, pain and suffering, lost wages, disability, and wrongful death to name a few. Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to determine who may be liable for your child’s damages and what compensation your child may be entitled to.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

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