Los Angeles Medication Error Attorney
When we visit a doctor or pharmacist, we place our trust in trained professionals to make decisions that protect our health, not put it at risk. Unfortunately, medication errors are among the most common forms of medical malpractice in the U.S., and they can lead to devastating consequences for patients and their families. If you or someone you love suffered harm due to a medication mistake in Los Angeles, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Contact The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates today for a free case evaluation. We’re here to help you hold negligent healthcare providers accountable.
Why Hire Us for Your Medication Error Case?
Many attorneys handle a wide variety of personal injury cases, but very few focus exclusively on medical malpractice. At The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates, medical malpractice is all we do. Dr. Fagel is not only an accomplished attorney, but also a licensed physician who has tried and settled more medical malpractice cases in California than any other lawyer on behalf of injured patients.
Over the past two years alone, he has recovered more than $100 million in settlements for victims of medical negligence. Our legal team brings deep knowledge of both the law and medicine to every case we take on, especially complex cases involving medication errors that result in permanent injury or death.
What Is a Medication Error?
A medication error occurs when a healthcare provider makes a mistake in prescribing, dispensing, or administering drugs. These mistakes can happen in hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, and even outpatient clinics. Common types of medication errors include:
- Incorrect dosage: Too much or too little of a drug can lead to adverse effects or ineffective treatment.
- Wrong medication: A patient may be given a drug that was not prescribed or is contraindicated for their condition.
- Drug interactions: Providers may overlook existing prescriptions that could react dangerously with a new medication.
- Failure to warn: Patients are entitled to know about side effects, allergies, or dietary restrictions related to a prescribed drug.
- Labeling or transcription mistakes: Misreading handwriting, typing the wrong abbreviation, or printing an incorrect label can all lead to harm.
These errors are often preventable with proper systems, communication, and professional care. When providers fail to meet the standard of care and patients suffer the consequences, legal action may be appropriate.
Who Can Be Held Liable?
Liability for a medication error can fall on various healthcare providers, depending on the circumstances of the mistake. This may include:
- Physicians who prescribe the wrong drug or dosage
- Pharmacists, who mislabel or dispense the incorrect medication
- Nurses, who administer drugs improperly
- Hospitals or clinics that fail to implement safety protocols
Each case requires a detailed investigation, often involving expert medical testimony to prove that a provider’s actions deviated from accepted medical standards and directly caused harm.
Compensation for Medication Errors
If a medication error has led to significant injury, long-term health complications, or the death of a loved one, you may be eligible to recover damages for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income or earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Long-term care or rehabilitation
- Funeral and burial costs (in fatal cases)
Don’t wait to get legal guidance. Call The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates now at (800) 541-9376 or complete our online form to schedule your free consultation today.
