Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Error Attorneys
Pharmaceutical error and overdose contribute to an untold number of actionable birth injuries -- both to mothers and to newborns. Pharmacy accidents, miscommunications, and errors of omission pose impact the health and safety of thousands of mothers and infants every year.
Some of the more common pharmacy problems include overdosage or under-prescription of a critical drug, inadequate administration of a medication, and failure on the part of the pharmacist to read the correct prescription. Doctors, pharmacists, and nurses who ignore or misinterpret a patient's chart may prescribe medications contraindicated by pre-existing conditions, other drug interactions, or allergies.
Broken or improperly used delivery vehicles for pharmaceuticals can also cause huge problems. A pump designed to administer a particular dose of painkiller or blood clotting medication, for example, might malfunction, resulting in an injury. In such a case, it may be possible to hold the manufacturer of the delivery system liable for damages.
Whether you received a drug intended for a different mother and as a result suffered injury to yourself or your baby, or you were prescribed an incorrect dosage of a medication that caused injury, you may be entitled to compensation from liable parties.
Proving the direct cause of a birthing injury in Philadelphia can be quite complicated, however, given the myriad risk factors at play during delivery and the difficulty of establishing a concrete chain of cause and effect linking a liable individual's error or omission and your or your baby's injury.
Parents of injured of injured children can launch class-action suits in cases of egregious malfeasance on the part of pharmaceutical administrators. For instance, in a recent highly publicized case at a Texas hospital, patients sued after nearly two dozen infants got sick from an improperly administered series of doses of the drug heparin.
To get the just compensation for your medical expenses and trauma you've suffered as a result of pharmaceutical error, you need a robust and proven team of Philadelphia birth injury attorneys in your corner. Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP have been serving the greater Philadelphia, PA community for decades, providing "Client First" care, effective handling of complex personal injury matters, and offering contingency payment options. Call 888-684-7192 or e-mail us through pa-birthinjurylawfirm.com to learn about how to take action.