Prescription Medication Injury

Parents have an expectation that when their child needs a medication for an illness or an ongoing condition that they will receive the correct medicine at the correct dosage. However, this isn’t always the case. Doctors, pharmacies, and medical facilities can make mistakes with these medications which can cause serious, and sometimes deadly, consequences. 

If your child has suffered a prescription medication injury, 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.

Consequences of Prescription Medication Errors

A study conducted by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that prescription medication errors occur in more than one in five medications that are given to children. While this is similar to the rate of adult prescription medication errors, when a child is given the wrong medication or a medication at the wrong dosage, they can suffer more serious complications and death. 

Children are more susceptible to complications due to medication errors because of their smaller size and the fact that their organs, which are the body’s natural filter for detoxification, are not as developed as an adult. The most common types of side effects due to prescription medication errors include:

• Organ failure
• Skin rash
• Heart and lung problems
• Overdose
• Psychological issues
• Death 

How Prescription Medication Errors Occur 

Most doctors and hospitals do their best to prevent medication errors, however accidents still occur. Medication errors are preventable and are almost always the result of carelessness. The most common reasons prescription medication errors occur include:

• Sloppy handwriting
• Wrong method of administration
• Failure to screen for other medications
• Misdiagnosis
• Combining doses
• Mixing up medical records
• Understaffed medical facilities
• Labeling errors and incorrect instructions
• Inattentiveness
• Failure to monitor patient
• Failure to warn of side effects or adverse reactions 

Doctors and other medical professionals have a legal responsibility to abide by medical standards of care. When they do not follow these standards, they put their patients at risk for serious injuries and death. If your child suffered an injury or tragically died due to a prescription medication error, your family has a legal right to pursue a claim against the negligent party. An experienced personal injury lawyer can determine who may be liable for their damages and what compensation you 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. 

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.