Taking the wrong medication may have serious effects on your health and well-being. Doctors in Tampa have a responsibility to prescribe you with the correct medication, and pharmacists are supposed to fill your prescription accurately. However, acts of medical malpractice may leave you with the wrong medication.
In this situation, you may get help on your side by contacting a Tampa wrong medication lawyer from Distasio Law Firm. We are here to provide you with personal support if you became ill after taking the wrong medication. Call an experienced pharmacy malpractice attorney at our firm today so we can review your case and determine how much compensation you may be entitled to.
Reasons Patients Get the Wrong Medication
Being given the wrong medication is the most common pharmacy error around the country. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are around 100,000 medication errors reported every year. While it may seem simple to provide patients with the correct medication, this error frequently occurs for a number of reasons. You may receive incorrect medication if:
- Your doctors do not communicate clearly with one another
- Your pharmacist or doctor does not communicate clearly with you
- Your pharmacist is confused by medical abbreviations
- Your pharmacist is confused by medications with similar names or appearances
Many pharmacists fill a large number of prescriptions every day. These pharmacists may feel rushed to fill orders, leaving them to spend less time reviewing a doctor’s orders.
If you received improper medication and it led to an injury, you may be able to get legal help on your side. Reach out to Distasio Law Firm to have your claim assessed by a knowledgeable wrong medication attorney in Tampa. We focus on holding medical professionals responsible for the harm they cause to clients in your situation.
Results of Getting the Wrong Medication
Getting the wrong medication may have a number of serious effects on your health. Let us consider some of the possible effects of taking the wrong medication. You could:
Experience an Allergic Reaction
In some instances, doctors avoid prescribing certain drugs because they know that you have an allergy to them. However, a pharmacist may not pay attention to your reported allergies and could provide you with a medication that you cannot safely take. This error could lead to an allergic reaction and hospitalization.
Suffer a Dangerous Drug Reaction
Some medications may not be taken with other drugs. If you take these medications together, it could cause a life-threatening situation. If you receive medication that conflicts with drugs you already take, you must seek medical care right away.
Not Get Treatment for Your Condition
If you take the wrong drug, then the condition that you sought medical care for could worsen. For example, if you are supposed to be taking medication for your blood pressure and are given pain relievers, you could experience serious issues with your circulatory system.
Take an Overdose of the Medication
Similarly, receiving the wrong medication amount could cause you to take too much of a medication without intention. Let’s say that you received very strong painkillers by mistake. If you took them, believing they were a lower strength or a different type of medication altogether, you could overdose.
Steps to Take if You Took the Wrong Medication
If you received the wrong medication, it is important that you get treatment quickly. You may need fast medical treatment, depending upon the type of drug that you took. Many individuals who took the wrong medication must be hospitalized in order to treat the situation.
In addition to seeking medical attention, it is important that you reach out to a committed wrong medication lawyer in Tampa from Distasio Law Firm. Your lawyer may be able to review your claim right away. A lawyer could work to show that either the doctor who prescribed your medication or the pharmacist who filled the prescription engaged in an act of medical malpractice.
Demonstrating that a medical professional did not act in a reasonable way may be difficult to do on your own. Reach out to Distasio Law Firm to get dedicated support on your side. We work to hold the at-fault individual responsible for their actions. Let us focus on putting you first and providing you with personal attention after you are given the wrong medication.
Get Compensation if You Received the Incorrect Medication
Pharmacists have a duty of care to their clients. This means they are responsible for providing you with the correct medication and answering any of your questions about the medications you are given. If they provide you with the wrong medication, they could be carrying out an act of medical malpractice.
If you became ill after being given the wrong medication, a capable medical malpractice lawyer in Tampa may be able to help you build a claim. Distasio Law Firm could start working on your claim right now, offering you personal support while helping you file a claim against the insurance company representing the pharmacy or pharmacist. Depending upon your situation, you could be eligible to receive compensation for your:
- Medical expenses
- Wages lost at work during your recovery
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
A proactive wrongful medication lawyer in Tampa from Distasio Law Firm could negotiate with insurance agents on your behalf. In some situations, this could allow you to secure a settlement to cover your losses. In other instances, your claim could go to court.
A Tampa Wrong Medication Attorney Is Ready to Help You
Did you receive the wrong medication in Tampa? If so, you may be able to build a claim to get compensation with the help of a Tampa wrong medication lawyer from Distasio Law Firm. We can review your legal options for seeking compensation for medical expenses and other losses. Find out more by calling today.
