Pharmacy errors happen every day. Unfortunately, when pharmacists make mistakes, the results can be disastrous for Gaithersburg residents who rely on prescription medications. Lawyers in Gaithersburg regularly counsel clients who have suffered personal injury due to pharmacy error.
Most of these injury and accident cases are caused by a combination of circumstances, including overreliance on assistants, similar shapes, sizes, and colors of medications, a busy counter, and the repetitive nature of pharmacy work itself. These mistakes can cause individuals who are already sick to become even more ill. For example, a diabetic may be prescribed an inappropriate amount of insulin, or a bronchitis patient may receive too high a dose of antibiotics. While overdoses are common, patients may also suffer side effects, allergic reactions and withdrawal symptoms when they are prescribed the wrong medication. Sadly, personal injury lawyers report that the elderly are all too often the victims in personal injury cases that stem from completely avoidable pharmacy errors.
Have You Been a Victim of Medical Malpractice?
If you've been injured in a medical malpractice case, you need to speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Gaithersburg office directly at 301.840.0404 to schedule your free consultation.
