Medication Error Attorneys In Phoenix
While most medications are safe and effective for their intended uses, many others have resulted in injuries or death. Our medication error lawyers can handle cases of injury and wrongful death in Arizona related to the use of prescription drugs.
Have you been injured by prescription medications? We can help. If you or a family member has been seriously injured after taking prescription drugs, contact us now. One of our prescription drug error lawyers can guide you through the process. Schedule your free consultation today by calling 602-910-6779. You can also contact our attorneys online.
Who Is Responsible For Medication Errors?
It is no secret that some drug manufacturers will attempt to classify certain drugs in a manner designed to lessen scrutiny by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), all in an effort to gain approval without costly and time-consuming research and clinical trials. However, just because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a drug does not guarantee its safety, nor will its approval shield a manufacturer from possible liability if the drug is dangerous.
In fact, before selling pharmaceuticals, drug manufacturers must first try to understand the drug’s dangers and potential side effects. They must also ensure that the public is informed of the possible risks. For over-the-counter medications, this is done by proper labeling and informational enclosures. For prescription drugs, the manufacturer generally has a duty to warn only the physician/healthcare provider, not the consumer. The physician understands that most patients ordinarily rely on the doctor’s judgment and advice.
When prescribing a drug, it is incumbent upon the doctor/healthcare provider to disclose to the patient the possible risks attached to such usage. Failure to adequately advise a patient of all associated risks so that the person may give informed consent may result in a claim for medical malpractice. Drug manufacturers and prescribing physicians hold positions of trust and should expect that if their actions or inactions cause damage, they will be held responsible.
Whether your medication error is the result of a manufacturer’s negligence or improper care by your physician, you need a dedicated law firm by your side. Harris, Powers & Cunningham can help. Our founding attorney, Frank Powers, is a certified personal injury and wrongful death specialist in Arizona.
How Medication Errors Happen
Medication errors can happen at any stage of the prescribing, dispensing and treatment process. The most common ways these errors occur include:
- A physician prescribes the wrong medication or incorrect dose
- A pharmacist dispenses the wrong drug or wrong quantity
- A healthcare provider fails to screen for dangerous drug interactions
- A pharmacy fails to provide adequate warnings about known side effects or interactions
- A nurse or staff member administers medication to the wrong patient
- A prescriber overlooks a patient’s known drug allergies
- A physician fails to order necessary follow-up tests or check-ins for a prescribed medication
- A provider gives incorrect instructions for how to take a medication
- A pharmacist or healthcare provider makes a dosage calculation error
If you believe a medication error caused your injury, our team at Harris, Powers & Cunningham is here to help.
Do You Need A Medication Error Attorney?
If you have a question about a possible prescription injury resulting from medical malpractice or negligence, please contact us online or call 602-910-6779 today so we can help you decide what you should do next.