Medication Errors
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Medication Error Attorneys
When prescribed and administered correctly, medicine can be used to prevent and treat medical conditions. For many people who take daily medications, the prescriptions are used to maintain a condition such as blood pressure or psychological issues such as depression. When a medication error occurs, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other medical profession may be responsible. According to the Institute of Medicine 44,000 to 98,000 people die each year in hospitals due to preventable medical errors. Many of these deaths are associated with medication errors. At Ryan Bisher Ryan Phillips & Simons, we provide vigorous representation to individuals who have sustained injuries because of medication errors. Contact an experienced Oklahoma medical malpractice lawyer from Ryan Bisher Ryan Phillips & Simons today to arrange your free consultation if you have been injured because of a medication error.
Were you hurt by a medication error?
Medication errors are part of an area of law known as medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when anyone in the medical field—physician, surgeon, nurse, pharmacist or other professional—fails to follow the standard of care. Pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit related to a drug, medication or prescription can be costly, time consuming and filled with technicalities. Ryan Bisher Ryan Phillips & Simons has the resources, networking capabilities and dedication to help people who have been hurt by medication errors. As Oklahoma injury lawyers, we are highly adept at addressing issues such as:
- Wrong dosage
- Wrong prescription
- Contraindicated prescriptions
- Nursing errors
- Anesthesia errors
Nurse error and administering the wrong dosage are common causes of medication errors. Far too often, the correct drug is given, but the dose is either too much or too little. Serious injury and wrongful death can occur. Ryan Bisher Ryan Phillips & Simons can help you and your family. Contact us today.
