Medication Error Attorney

About Medication Errors

Medication errors are considered to be any number of errors in prescribing, dosage, product labeling and packaging, compounding, distributing or monitoring the use of.  Any one of these can lead to serious health hazards for the person affected by the error.  Medication errors can stem from negligence not only on the part of a pharmacist, but a prescribing doctor, treatment facility or manufacturer of the drug itself.  If you have been affected adversely by a medication error, consult with our medical malpractice attorneys at the McGuire Law Firm to determine what your legal options may be.

There have been many instances throughout Iowa where doctors have prescribed incorrect medication due to improper diagnosis or failing to determine allergic reactions.  A pharmacist may alter the dosage amount through not taking enough precaution when preparing the prescription.  There have been cases of nurses pulling the wrong dosage container of heparin for patients where the patient almost died from the result.  And if a manufacturer fails to correctly label their drug, or prepares the drug incorrectly, devastating results could occur. 

Medication Error Lawyer in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Mason City

Medication errors pose serious and life threatening effects to unsuspecting patients.  Some patients are severely sickened by incorrect medication; others develop blood clots, strokes or have even died.  If you or someone you know has suffered as the result of a medication error on the part of any hospital, pharmacy or doctor, allow our dedicated and caring legal staff to assist you in preparing a case for recovery of any damages you may have sustained.  Our firm has numerous clients we have successfully represented at trial or through aggressive negotiation.  Contact us to find out how we can help you.