Medication Errors
Dealing with medical malpractice cases can prove to be intimidating and strenuous for the victim, partially because of the devastating consequences that occur as a result of medical malpractice and/or negligence. Gabriel Assaad has the experience required to help you work through the ins and outs of your case. He has an extensive background of dealing with medical malpractice cases in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland.
Medication errors injure 1.5 million people each year, accounting for it being the most common medical error. A medication error is defined as any preventable event that may cause or lead to unsuitable medication use and/or patient harm while the patient is still under the watchful eye of a health care professional regarding their medication. The administration of an improper dose of medicine answers for more than 40% of all fatal medication errors, while only 16% took place for giving the wrong drug or using the wrong administration method. Other common medication errors include:
- Misdiagnosis of disease, resulting in wrong medication
- Wrong diagnosis
- Pharmacy errors
- Pharmacist negligence
- Wrong prescription
- Hospital malpractice
- Incorrect prescription dosage
- Emergency room medication errors
- Failure to control side effects of medication
When an individual with a medical condition or illness turns to medication for treatment, they hold a high expectation that the medication will improve their condition, not weaken it. Health care professionals are given a certain level of respect throughout the world, and the lives of people everywhere fall in their hands daily. When a medication error occurs, all the respect and trust for the responsible party diminishes. The victim is left to deal with the problem, but they should not be left alone to work out all the kinks.
Gabriel Assaad is devoted to helping victims of medication errors receive compensation from the responsible party for the injuries and/or further complications that were caused. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a medication error, contact Gabriel Assaad for a medication error consultation. He will work to understand your situation and fight inside and out of the courtroom to see that you get all that you deserve.
To schedule a consultation please call our Washington D.C. office at (202) 741-9348 or email us at contact@assaadlaw.com. Assaad Law, PLLC looks forward to aggressively protecting your rights.
