Medication Errors and Malpractice Claims
San Francisco Malpractice Attorney
When we are under a doctor's care or spending time in a hospital, chances are we will be prescribed medication to help us feel better and improve our condition and health. While today's medications have helped many people recover from conditions that used to be untreatable, the truth is that modern drugs and medications can be very powerful and have devastating consequences if improperly used. There are a number of measures in place to ensure that the right patient receives the right medication in the right quantity so medication errors should not happen, however, the process is not immune to human error. Medication errors make up about 25 % of all medical malpractice cases. If you or a family member has been affected by a medication error, you need to contact a skilled and seasoned San Francisco personal injury attorney as soon as you can. Cases involving medication errors are time sensitive, in addition witness statements and documentation needs to be gathered quickly. Your case needs to be immediately evaluated and investigated by an aggressive and experienced lawyer from our firm.
A medication error can cause any of a number of complications. Too much or too little of a particular medication can damage organs leading to a need for expensive life-long medical care or even wrongful death. An allergic reaction to an improperly administered medication can lead be a life threatening matter. Medication errors lead to an estimated 7,000 deaths each year in the United States. Medication errors are very stressful and emotional for victims and their families. Bostwick & Peterson understands what you are experiencing. Our proven firm may be able to help you seek compensation for the harm caused by improper medication.
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits for Medication Errors
Medication errors are very serious and affect real families like your every day. Complications of medication mistakes lead to ever more expensive care, lost income, and possibly life-long treatment. Medication errors can cause overwhelming financial hardship for families. Our firm is ready to vigorously protect your rights and your future. Our caring and determined attorneys have 60 years of combined experience helping families through the darkest moments of their lives so that they can move forward toward a brighter tomorrow. We have won over $500 million for our clients and we may be able to help you. We will be with you every step of the way pursuing maximum compensation.
Contact a San Francisco medical malpractice lawyer from our proven and recognized firm to help you seek full compensation.