At Distasio Law Firm, prescription error lawyers in Lakeland bring more than 35 years of combined experience to injury cases, and we handle medical malpractice claims in-house rather than referring them to another firm.
Prescription errors can involve the wrong medication, an unsafe dosage, overlooked drug interactions, or incorrect instructions. When a doctor, pharmacist, hospital, or other health care provider fails to meet the appropriate standard of care, we can investigate whether you have grounds to seek compensation.
You will have direct access to your attorney throughout your case and receive the personal attention our firm is known for. Contact a Lakeland medication error lawyer at Distasio Law Firm for a free case evaluation.
How Prescription Errors Happen
Medication mistakes can occur when a drug is prescribed, transcribed, dispensed, or administered. A physician may select the wrong medication or dosage, while a pharmacist may fill a prescription incorrectly or provide directions that do not match the prescribing order.
Prescription errors may result from:
- Confusing medications with similar names.
- Failing to review known allergies.
- Missing a dangerous drug interaction.
- Entering the wrong dosage into an electronic prescribing system.
- Failing to account for a patient’s age, weight, health conditions, or other medications.
- Misreading or incorrectly processing a prescription.
- Providing inaccurate instructions about how or when to take a drug.
A medication injury may qualify as medical malpractice when a health care provider’s negligence causes harm. Our Lakeland medical malpractice lawyers can review the medical and pharmacy records to determine where the error occurred and whether the evidence supports a claim.
For a free legal consultation with a Prescription Error Lawyer serving Lakeland, call (813) 259 0022
Common Types of Claims Our Lakeland Prescription Error Lawyers Handle
Not every bad reaction to medication means someone was negligent. To pursue compensation, there generally must be evidence that a person or entity failed to meet the applicable standard of care and that the failure caused your injury.
As personal injury lawyers in Lakeland, we investigate prescription-related injuries involving errors such as:
- Prescribing medication that is inappropriate for a patient’s condition.
- Ordering an incorrect dosage or frequency.
- Failing to identify a documented medication allergy.
- Overlooking a potentially dangerous drug interaction.
- Dispensing a different medication than the one prescribed.
- Filling a prescription with the wrong dosage or strength.
- Providing incorrect instructions for taking a medication.
- Administering medication intended for another patient.
These errors may occur in hospitals, physicians’ offices, pharmacies, outpatient facilities, nursing homes, and other health care settings. Depending on what happened, responsibility may rest with one provider or several parties.
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Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Prescription Error?
Identifying the responsible party requires determining where the medication process failed. A prescribing error involves different conduct than a dispensing error, and sometimes one provider fails to identify a mistake made earlier in the process.
Doctors and Other Prescribing Providers
A physician or other authorized provider may be liable if negligent prescribing causes an injury. Examples can include ordering the wrong medication, selecting an unsafe dosage, or failing to consider known allergies, medical conditions, or drug interactions.
Pharmacists and Pharmacies
A dispensing error may occur when a pharmacist provides the wrong drug, strength, quantity, or instructions. Liability may also depend on the pharmacy’s conduct and the circumstances that led to the mistake.
Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities
Hospitals and other facilities may face liability in some cases involving medication administration errors, unsafe systems, or negligent conduct by employees for whom the facility is legally responsible.
Our Lakeland prescription error attorneys review prescription records, medical charts, pharmacy records, medication administration records, and other available evidence to identify who may be responsible.
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What to Do If You Suspect a Prescription Error
Your immediate priority should be getting appropriate medical care. Tell the treating provider what medication you took, how much you took, when you took it, and when your symptoms began.
When possible, also preserve information connected with the prescription. Useful items may include:
- The prescription bottle and remaining medication.
- Original medication packaging.
- Pharmacy receipts and information sheets.
- Written dosage instructions.
- Hospital or discharge paperwork.
- Photographs of labels or packaging.
- Records of later medical treatment.
- Notes about when symptoms began and how they progressed.
Avoid throwing away the medication or its packaging simply because you have stopped taking it. These items may help establish what was dispensed and what instructions you received.
A prescription error attorney in Lakeland can obtain additional records and compare the prescribing order, pharmacy documentation, and subsequent treatment to determine whether the available evidence points to negligence.
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Evidence We Use in Prescription Error Cases
A prescription error claim requires more than proof that you experienced an adverse reaction. The evidence must connect negligent medical care to the injury and resulting losses.
Medical and Pharmacy Records
Records may document what medication was ordered, what was actually dispensed or administered, the prescribed dosage, known allergies, and other drugs you were taking at the time.
Pharmacy records can also help establish when a prescription was filled, the strength and quantity dispensed, and whether any changes or corrections were made later.
Medical Expert Review
Florida medical negligence claims generally require review by a qualified medical professional during the pre-suit process. Before sending a notice of intent to initiate medical negligence litigation, a claimant generally must conduct a reasonable investigation and obtain corroboration from a qualified medical professional that reasonable grounds exist for the claim.
Evidence of Your Damages
We also gather documentation showing how the prescription error affected you. This may include medical bills, wage information, treatment records, and evidence concerning future care or lasting physical limitations.
Compensation Available in a Prescription Error Case
The compensation available depends on the injuries and losses caused by the medication error. A claim may seek damages for both financial losses and the personal effects of the injury.
Depending on the circumstances, recoverable damages may include:
- Past and future medical expenses.
- Lost wages and other lost income.
- Reduced future earning capacity.
- Physical pain and suffering.
- Disability or physical limitations.
- Other losses legally attributable to the injury.
We evaluate damages based on your individual medical condition, treatment needs, employment consequences, and prognosis rather than relying on a standard formula.
Why Choose Distasio Law Firm
Prescription error cases often require a close review of records from several providers. At Distasio Law Firm, we handle serious medical malpractice cases in-house so our attorneys remain directly involved in the investigation and legal strategy.
We are not a settlement mill. If a large health care organization, corporation, or insurer refuses to take responsibility for the harm caused, we have the resources and willingness to pursue the case through litigation.
Throughout your case, you can communicate directly with your attorney. We take the time to understand how the injury has affected you and provide representation based on the facts of your case.
Talk to a Lakeland Prescription Error Attorney
At Distasio Law Firm, we provide hands-on representation and treat our clients as people, not case numbers. Our team is prepared to investigate serious prescription errors and stand up to health care providers, corporations, and insurers when negligence has caused an injury.
Call today to speak with a member of our team or request a free case evaluation with one of our Lakeland prescription error lawyers. We handle qualifying cases on a contingency-fee basis, so you do not pay attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.
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