No one can be a specialist in everything, so part of modern life is putting trust in professionals to know their area of expertise. When it comes to our health, we put trust in our doctors, nurses, and pharmacists to provide us with the correct medication and dosage. When they make mistakes, causing you harm, our Dayton medication errors medical malpractice lawyers can hold those healthcare professionals accountable for their negligence by seeking damages.
At The Fitch Law Firm LLC, our Dayton medical malpractice attorneys are dedicated to helping victims of medical negligence. Call us today for a free consultation.
Why Talk to a Medical Malpractice Lawyer After a Medication Mistake?
There’s a reason the term “human error” exists—sometimes, people make mistakes. This can make medical malpractice cases tricky, as healthcare providers can claim that they made an unforeseeable mistake. However, not all mistakes are unforeseeable, and our Dayton medical malpractice lawyers can help you spot the difference.
The Fitch Law Firm LLC evaluates whether someone else in the same situation with the same expertise would have acted differently. If so, we can connect evidence of this mistake with your injuries, highlighting that your ordeal was preventable.
Medical Malpractice Lawyers Recognize When You’ve Been Wronged
Medication error cases can involve very specialized information and language. We might need to delve into chemistry, dosage, your specific medical history, and the unique procedure or condition the medication was supposed to treat. These technical aspects are why many victims of malpractice don’t even realize they have a case. Unless you’re a chemist, pharmacist, or other expert, you probably can’t point to exactly where the mistake was.
Our medical negligence lawyers are familiar with a lot of the technical aspects that go into these types of cases. We can handle medication mistakes like:
- Errors in dosage
- Prescribing the wrong medication
- Anesthesia mistakes
- Drug interactions
- Failing to indicate how long to take a drug
- Not notifying you of side effects
- Prescribing a dangerous drug
- Labeling mistakes
- Failing to check if you’re allergic to a medication
In addition, we have the resources and connections necessary to investigate using the help of expert consultants and witnesses. In other words, you don’t have to be a chemist because we can talk to one. You don’t have to know the ins and outs of pharmacology because we can enlist someone who does. All you need to know is that you have options, and we can explore them.
What The Fitch Law Firm LLC Offers for Medication Error Malpractice Victims
The Dayton personal injury lawyers from our firm can provide you with experienced representation. What does that mean?
- We have a background in this type of case – John Fitch has 30 years of experience, and our attorneys and support staff have handled medical malpractice cases for Ohioans just like you.
- We know what to look for – Having worked on cases like this, we know where to start our investigation and which expert witnesses to consult in support of your case.
- We work on contingency – Our firm offers a no-win, no-charge guarantee, so if we don’t successfully conclude your case, you don’t pay us anything.
- We are nationally recognized – We have earned some of the highest verdicts in Ohio and have had our work acknowledged in the media and by our peers.
- We are compassionate – Our history with this type of case has given us insight into what clients need during this difficult time, like regular check-ins, 24/7 availability, and a willingness to travel to you.
We also offer you the chance to get to know us before hiring us, so you can call now without any obligations. During your free consultation, you can ask us more about our track record, approach, and background. We use that time to listen and discuss what we can do to help.
Understanding your rights and the legal avenues available is a critical step towards recovery and holding the responsible parties accountable. Compensation for medication error cases may include medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more. Our Dayton Personal Injury Lawyer is ready to guide you through the legal process, offering the dedicated representation needed to address the challenges of your case and support your path to recovery.
The Last Thing You Should Worry About Is How You’re Going To Pay For Your Medical Bills.
(614) 545-3930 What Will It Take to Make Up for Your Medication Mistake Injuries and Losses?
Mistakes made in medical care are especially damaging because they can sabotage ongoing attempts to manage your health. After all, you’re given medication to fix a problem, so when mistakes are made, that problem can be exacerbated, or you could face additional health complications.
Our Dayton medical error lawyers pursue damages to cover what is necessary to correct the mistake, either through an insurance claim or a lawsuit. That could mean you deserve compensation for:
- Emergency care for addressing the issue
- New medication
- Treatment for your injuries
- Rehabilitation to help you recover
What exactly you need depends on how you were harmed. For instance, a drug interaction that landed you in the hospital for several days could cost thousands of dollars in medical bills. Failure to prescribe the right medication for cancer could worsen your condition, leading to hundreds of thousands of dollars in treatment expenses. The Fitch Law Firm LLC seeks fair compensation.
Compensation for Other Consequences
Although your case revolves around the medical ramifications of someone’s negligence in Dayton, our medication errors medical malpractice attorneys also consider the other consequences.
If your illness or injury prevents you from working or affects your ability to earn an income, we can seek targeted damages for those losses.
Similarly, we seek recognition for having to go through this ordeal. Pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life are possible noneconomic damages we can seek for your case.
Fatal Medication Errors
Some mistakes aren’t noticed in time. If that happened to your loved one, our Dayton wrongful death lawyers can represent their case after their passing. We can seek damages for all the above as well as compensation for funeral expenses.
Our Drug Error Medical Malpractice Lawyers Pursue Every Liable Party
Some drug mistakes are due to one person’s negligence. Others involve negligence by multiple parties. We consider every option:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Lab techs
- Administrators
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy techs
- Hospitals and facilities
- Drug manufacturers
Even something as simple as poor handwriting by a doctor or miscommunications between nurses can cause serious or even fatal drug mistakes. We trace back what caused your experience, flagging everyone who knew or should have known that something was wrong.
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Work With Our Dayton Medical Malpractice Lawyers
If you or a loved one suffered injury or illness because of a drug mistake, contact The Fitch Law Firm LLC today. Our medication errors medical malpractice attorneys can represent your Dayton case against each negligent party. You can trust our team to treat you with respect and handle your case with compassion. Contact us anytime, 24/7.