White Plains Medication Error Lawyer

Medication errors are a serious form of medical malpractice. If you or someone you love suffered harm due to a medication mistake, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a White Plains medication error lawyer or an experienced White Plains medical malpractice lawyer today at (914) 993-0393 or message us online for a free consultation.

Why Clients Choose Us

• We work with pharmacology and medical experts to investigate how and why the medication error occurred.
• Our firm has secured millions in verdicts and settlements for victims of medical negligence.
• We are trial-ready and do not back down from hospitals, physicians, or major pharmacy chains.
• We charge no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Common Types of Medication Errors

Medication errors can occur at any stage of the treatment process—from prescription to administration. These mistakes are often preventable and frequently result from negligence or communication failures. Common types of errors include:

• Incorrect dosage: Too much or too little of a medication can result in overdose, organ damage, or lack of therapeutic effect.
• Wrong medication: Patients may receive a drug intended for someone else or one that treats the wrong condition.
• Pharmacy errors: Pharmacists may misread prescriptions, dispense the wrong drug, or confuse medications with similar names.
• Prescribing contraindicated drugs: Doctors may prescribe medications that interact harmfully with other drugs the patient is taking.
• Failure to check allergies: Providers must review a patient’s medical history to avoid allergic reactions.
• Improper administration: Nurses or hospital staff may give medication at the wrong time, by the wrong route, or to the wrong patient.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Medication Error?

Medication errors can involve multiple parties. Determining liability requires a thorough investigation of medical records, prescription logs, and pharmacy procedures. Liable parties may include:

• Physicians: For prescribing the wrong drug, wrong dose, or failing to review the patient’s history.
• Pharmacists: For mislabeling, dispensing the wrong medication, or ignoring contraindications.
• Hospitals or clinics: For administration errors or failure to train staff on medication protocols.
• Nurses or medical staff: For giving medication to the wrong patient or failing to monitor reactions.

Each case must be evaluated based on how the error occurred and who had the duty to prevent it.

Consequences of Medication Errors

The consequences of a medication error can range from minor side effects to life-altering injuries. Patients may experience:

• Organ damage from toxic doses
• Blood clots, strokes, or heart attacks
• Allergic reactions or anaphylaxis
• Seizures, coma, or death
• Worsening of the original condition due to ineffective treatment

These injuries often require hospitalization, long-term care, and additional treatment—creating significant physical, emotional, and financial strain.

Patient Rights Under New York Law

Under New York law, patients harmed by medication errors may file a medical malpractice claim. To succeed, you must prove:

• A medical provider or facility owed you a duty of care
• That duty was breached through negligent action or inaction
• The breach directly caused your injury
• You suffered measurable damages as a result

Under CPLR § 214-a, you must file a medical malpractice claim within 2 years and 6 months from the date of the error or the end of ongoing treatment.

Why Hiring a Lawyer Is Critical

A qualified malpractice attorney will:

• Analyze prescriptions, pharmacy records, and hospital procedures
• Consult medical and pharmacology experts to identify the standard of care
• Calculate full damages, including future care, lost earnings, and pain and suffering
• Handle all legal filings and settlement negotiations
• Prepare your case for trial if needed

Hospitals and insurers will not admit fault easily. You need a legal advocate with the skill and resources to challenge them.

Speak with a White Plains Medication Error Lawyer

Medication errors are preventable. When healthcare providers fail to protect patients, they must be held accountable. Contact our White Plains medication error lawyer at (914) 993-0393 or message us online to arrange a free consultation today.