Los Angeles Medication Error Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Serving Los Angeles

Medication errors account for thousands of serious injuries and deaths every year.  When a patient is given the wrong medicine, or the wrong dosage of a particular medicine, the side effects may be grave.  While some medication errors amount to nothing more than a simple headache, other times more serious complications can occur.  In fact, in severe cases a medication error can result in brain injury, retardation, and even death.

If you or a loved one is suffering from the serious side effects of a medication error, Los Angeles medical malpractice attorney Dr. Bruce G. Fagel can help you take legal action.  If you can prove that a doctor, nurse or pharmacist was negligent in prescribing, dispensing or administering your medication, you may be able to recover compensation for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, future medical care, loss of wages, and decreased quality of life.

Causes of Medication Errors

It’s very easy for a medication error to occur if a doctor, nurse or pharmacist isn’t thorough in their patient care.  A pharmacist may misread a doctor’s prescription, accidently dispensing the wrong medication.  A nurse may administer too little or too high of a dosage.  A doctor may prescribe a type of medication that the patient cannot take, either because their body doesn’t react to it well or because they are already on another medication that isn’t compatible.  It only takes one small oversight for a medication error to occur that could significantly compromise a patient’s health.

Experienced Representation for Medication Error Claims

If you’re searching for a Los Angeles medical malpractice lawyer to help you file a medication error claim, you’ve found the right place.  As both a licensed doctor and practicing attorney, Dr. Fagel has a unique advantage for representing clients with medical malpractice cases.  Dr. Fagel spent 10 years working as an emergency medicine doctor, and knows very well the effects a medication error can take on a patient’s life.  You can trust Dr. Fagel to consult expert witnesses, thoroughly review your medical records in search of evidence that indicates malpractice or negligence was a factor in your injury, and effectively explain complex medical terminology and procedures to a judge and jury so it’s more easily understandable.

If you’re interested in learning more about your legal options, please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Bruce G. Fagel today to schedule your free consultation to discuss your case!