Medication Error Claims

In most instances your medication will be issued without any problems, but errors do occur which can have serious or even fatal consequences.

If you or a loved one has suffered due to a medication error, you could be entitled to make a claim. Our experienced medical negligence solicitors specialise in medication error claims, contact us today on 033 3344 9613 for expert advice and support.

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Misprescription and Drug Overdose Claims

According to the BMJ there are more than 237 million medication errors made every year in England, which can have devastating outcomes.

Incorrect prescriptions and dosages can cause you unnecessary harm and could even cause your condition to get worse. Contact us today on 033 3344 9613 to make a medical negligence claim for incorrect prescription or inappropriate dosage.

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Examples of Medication Errors

Occasionally mistakes are made by GPs, pharmacies, hospitals and community nurses that result in medication error claims. Examples of medication errors include:

Prescribing the wrong medication
Prescribing the wrong dosage
Prescribing medication to a patient with a known allergy to that medication
Failing to consider the harmful interaction between the prescribed medication and the patient’s pre-existing medications or health conditions
Dispensing the wrong medication or the wrong dosage
Administering the medication incorrectly
Failing to appropriately monitor prescribed medication

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Experts in Medical Negligence Claims

Morrish Solicitors are one of West Yorkshire’s leading Law Firms specialising in medical negligence claims. Our specialist solicitors are experienced in all types of medical negligence cases including; Birth Injury; Brain Injury; Delayed Treatment Claims and Cancer Negligence Compensation Claims to name a few.

As experts in medical negligence, we have solicitors who are accredited members of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel so, you can have peace of mind your claim will be handled by a legal practitioner with proven competency in clinical negligence law. Also, we are one of the few Law Firms in West Yorkshire to offer legal aid funding for claims through the Legal Aid Agency.

If you would like to discuss a potential medical negligence claim please contact us on 033 3344 9613 or simply email [email protected] with your request.

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Make a Claim for Medication Error

If you or a loved one has suffered due to a medication error, either by the NHS or a private healthcare provider, you could be entitled to make a claim. Our medical negligence solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve after you’ve been let down by medical professionals.

We may be able to assist you with your medication error claim on a no win, no fee basis giving you the reassurance that you will not have to pay anything if the claim is unsuccessful. Our team of medical negligence specialists will be happy to discuss your funding options in detail.

Medication error claims must be brought within 3 years of the date of the alleged negligence or from the date on which you first knew or suspected that you were injured because of the alleged negligence.

There are limited exceptions to this rule for claims involving children and protected parties as well as claims brought on behalf of an estate.

Our team of clinical negligence specialists can advise you further on the applicable limitation date when discussing your claim.

Contact us today on 033 3344 9613 to arrange your free 30-minute consultation with one of our medical negligence experts.

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