New York City Pharmacy and Medication Errors Lawyer
NY Personal Injury Attorneys Representing Victims Of Pharmaceutical Malpractice In New York City And Across New York
Pharmacy and medication errors, as our Brooklyn personal injury attorney can attest, are among the most dangerous of all medical errors. The prescription of the incorrect medication or the incorrect dosage for a given patient can turn even a simple illness into a nightmare for the victim and his or her family. In the most tragic cases, pharmacy and medication errors can result in wrongful death.
Victim Of A Pharmacy Or Medication Error And Have Questions? We Can Help, Tell Us What Happened.
The Brooklyn medical malpractice attorneys of Proner & Proner have represented injured victims throughout New York in cases involving serious pharmacy and medication errors. Our New York City law firm can help you if you or a member of your family has been the victim of pharmaceutical malpractice. Please contact our personal injury law firm to schedule an evaluation of your case today.
Common Medication Errors In New York
Most patients do not question the medication administered or prescribed to them by medical professionals. This trust in the healthcare system is generally rewarded; however, when medication errors do occur, the results are often devastating. Common medication errors include:
- Dosage errors (either over- or under-dosing).
- Writing errors or illegible handwriting by the prescribing physician.
- Prescription or administration of the incorrect medication (often due to a misdiagnosis).
- The prescription of contraindicated medications (usually the result of a failure to collect or read the patient’s complete medical history, including current conditions and medications).
- Defects in medical devices designed to regulate medication.
- Errors in patient instructions.
Get Advice From An Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyer.
All You Have To Do Is Call 212-986-3030 To Receive Your Free Case Evaluation.
Common Pharmacy Errors In NY
In some medication error cases, the incident of malpractice occurs not with the physician or hospital staff but with the pharmacist.
Common pharmacy errors include:
- Dispensing errors, such as the issuance of the incorrect medication or the correct medication in the incorrect dosage.
- The misinterpretation of the prescribing doctor’s handwriting or instructions by a pharmacy worker.
- The failure of pharmacy staff to instruct a patient on the usage of a medication.
- Placement of the incorrect label on a medication container.
The Frequency Of Injuries Due To Pharmacy And Medication Errors
Unfortunately, instances of medical malpractice stemming from pharmacy and medication errors in New York and throughout the United States are not rare. According to a report published by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, approximately 1.5 million preventable injuries occur each year in the United States due to medication errors. Of these injuries, roughly 400,000 occur in the seemingly safe and trustworthy hospital environment due to hospital errors.
Victims who take legal action against negligent healthcare professionals protect not only their own interests but also the interests of others. By sending the message that medical malpractice is intolerable, victims and their families help to ensure that hospitals and pharmacies will take greater care in prescribing and administering medication in the future.
Client Testimonials
Here’s what some of our clients have to say about us!
Got into a motorcycle accident and went to Proner&Proner. I received great services and excellent results, I would definitively recommend the services. It was a great experience for me, A++ attorneys.
When I felt I needed legal support after a motorcycle accident, I sought out an attorney who was a motorcyclist as well. Fortunately, I found Mr. Proner. The concern I received was a comfort. The firm’s contact with me while working on my behalf was reassuring and the results certainly made a bad experience easier to put behind me. My gratitude to Proner & Proner.
Mitchell Proner is an amazing and very experienced trial lawyer, who takes care of his clients. He represented me in a car accident case, kept me very informed during the lengthy legal process and got me the settlement that I expected. His friendly office staff was always willing to assist and answer any questions I had. I recommend Mitchell Proner to all my friends and family!
I am very grateful for the services they were very quick and they dealt with my case right away. Thank you very much.
Mitchell Proner is an excellent lawyer. He took our case and did the right thing. We recommend him 100% to anyone. His staff are professionals and they care about their clients.
Greatest Lawyers I ever had. Answer any and every question I ever had. They treated me as one of the family. I can’t say enough about this firm. Thank you so much for all you guys did.
Awesome experience, excellent service, very professional and fast resolving my case. My number one attorney – definitely recommended more than once. Thank you!
Learn More About Pharmacy And Medication Errors In New York City, NY
If you or a member of your family has been harmed by pharmacy and medication errors, our Brooklyn personal injury lawyers would like to speak to you. Contact Proner & Proner in New York City today to learn more about your legal rights and options.
Related Pages
In The Press
Hit and Run
Attorney Mitchell Proner was on hand when the motorist accused of hitting a female jogger on a road in Central Islip appeared in a New York courtroom to answer charges of leaving the scene of a fatal accident. 
Ferry Disaster
Attorney Mitchell Proner, an experienced maritime law attorney, spoke about the similarities between the Costa Concordia ferry disaster and the recent Indonesian ferry accident that killed at least 24 people. 
Road Rage Incident
Mitchell Proner spoke in support of NYC motorcycle riders and called on NY lawmakers and police not to overreact to a highly publicized road rage incident or to let that incident cast all motorcyclists in a bad light. Office Location
Even though the firm has successfully represented clients from five continents and over 30 jurisdictions, Proner & Proner serves New York personal injury clients in all five boroughs from our office in Midtown Manhattan.
