Experienced Chicago Attorneys Fighting Against Medication Errors And Prescription Mistakes
When you place your trust in a healthcare provider or pharmacist, you expect to receive the correct treatment. At HURST BOLEKY LLC, our attorneys understand how devastating it can be when that trust is broken by a preventable mistake. Whether you are picking up a prescription at a busy Chicago pharmacy or receiving treatment at a hospital, you deserve accurate care. Unfortunately, medication errors happen more often than many people realize. The consequences can be life-altering or even fatal.
Understanding The Impact Of Dosage Errors
Getting an incorrect dosage can seriously harm your health. Too much of a medication can cause an overdose, damage your organs or create dangerous reactions that need emergency care. On the other hand, too little of an important medication may not treat your condition, letting your illness get worse.
We have seen cases where patients suffered strokes, heart attacks and seizures simply because someone measured wrong or put the wrong label on their prescription. In a busy city setting where pharmacies fill hundreds of prescriptions every day, these mistakes can happen even when safety checks are in place to protect patients like you.
The Dangers Of Contraindications And Drug Interactions
Some of the most dangerous pharmacy errors involve giving patients medications that should never mix. Certain drugs work against each other in harmful ways, causing unexpected side effects or making your treatments stop working. When a pharmacist gives you the wrong prescription or does not check if your medications are safe together, the results can be devastating.
We have represented clients who suffered severe allergic reactions, internal bleeding and other problems because no one checked whether their new medication was safe to take with their current prescriptions.
When Physicians Fail To Review Medical History
Before writing any prescription, doctors have a responsibility to thoroughly review your medical history. This includes checking for allergies, current medications, pre-existing conditions and previous adverse reactions. When physicians rush through appointments or fail to ask the right questions, they put you at risk.
We have handled cases where doctors prescribed medications to patients who were allergic to them or where the medications directly conflicted with their documented medical conditions. These oversights constitute negligence and can form the basis of a medical malpractice claim.
Moving Forward After A Medication Error
If you or someone you love has suffered harm due to medication errors in Chicago, you do not have to face the aftermath alone. These mistakes can result in extended hospital stays, additional medical procedures, lost wages and long-term health complications.
We believe healthcare providers and pharmacies must be accountable when their negligence causes harm.
Contact HURST BOLEKY LLC Today
Our attorneys are ready to review your case and help you understand your legal options. We work diligently to investigate what went wrong and pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact our firm at 312-346-6800 today to schedule a consultation with a medical malpractice attorney and take the first step toward justice and recovery.