St. Petersburg Pharmaceutical Error Lawyer
An estimated 1.3 million people are injured and 100,000 die each year as a result of pharmacy error. It is the responsibility of your doctor and pharmacist to communicate effectively and distribute the correct medication to you. If they fail to do so, then they have committed a pharmacy error, and you may suffer serious consequences as a result.
If you have been a victim of a pharmacy error, then you have a right to claim damages from the responsible party. The St. Petersburg pharmaceutical error lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. are dedicated to helping people in your situation. Call our offices today at 800-931-4369 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys about how to best pursue your legal rights.
Common Pharmacy Errors
Pharmacy errors come in a number of different forms. They arise as a result of miscommunication, misdiagnosis, or negligence on behalf of the doctor or pharmacist/pharmacy. Here at Beltz & Ruth, P.A., our experienced attorneys have tackled pharmacy error cases involving the following:
- Drug Side Effects
- Incorrect Labeling
- Incorrect Dosage
- Incorrect Prescription
- Drug Interactions and Complications
Doctors and pharmacists alike have the responsibility of ensuring that patients are prescribed and given the right medications for their particular situations. If you have been a victim of any of these mistakes, call the St. Petersburg pharmaceutical errors lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. today at 800-931-4369 to learn more about your legal options.
What are the Consequences of a Pharmaceutical Error?
While many pharmacy errors go undetected because they render no noticeable side effect in the patient (except, perhaps, for a delay in treatment), others may cause serious complications in the victim. In severe situations, patients may suffer the following consequences of pharmaceutical mistakes:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Cramps
- Headaches or lightheadedness
- Loss of consciousness
- Allergic reaction (hives, drug fever)
- Paralysis
- Death
Depending on the type of mistake made, victims of pharmacy error may experience symptoms of either overdose or a delay in treatment. In some cases, patients may be given drugs to which they have an allergy. All of these situations may be extremely dangerous, and if you have been unfortunate enough to experience any of them, you deserve to fight back against the negligent medical practitioner.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has suffered injury from a pharmaceutical error, then the St. Petersburg pharmacy error lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. can help you. Contact us today at 800-931-4369 to discuss your situation with one of our capable and experienced attorneys.