Westchester County Medication Error Lawyer

Medication mistakes can turn routine treatment into a life-threatening emergency. These errors are often preventable and stem from negligence. If a medication error harmed you or a loved one, you may have grounds for a malpractice claim. Call (914) 993-0393 or contact us online to speak with a Westchester County medical malpractice lawyer experienced in handling medication error cases today.

Why Injured Patients Turn to Fiedler Deutsch, LLP

• Our attorneys have recovered millions for victims of preventable medical injuries.
• We handle complex hospital and pharmacy liability cases with a trial-ready approach.
• You owe no legal fees unless we win compensation for you.

How Medication Mistakes Happen

Medication errors occur in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and pharmacies. These mistakes are often the result of carelessness, poor communication, or failure to follow safety protocols. Common examples include:

• Incorrect drug or dosage: A provider may confuse drug names or prescribe the wrong strength.
• Improper drug combinations: Dangerous interactions can occur when providers fail to review a patient’s current medications.
• Failure to screen for allergies: Life-threatening reactions may happen if allergies are not properly documented or considered.
• Inaccurate instructions: Patients may be given incorrect guidance on how to take the medication.
• Pharmacy dispensing errors: Medications may be mislabeled, swapped, or improperly measured.
• Mistaken administration: Hospital staff may administer drugs to the wrong patient, through the wrong route, or at the wrong time.

Each of these failures can result in preventable harm—and when they do, providers must be held accountable.

Identifying Who Is at Fault

Multiple individuals or institutions may share responsibility for a medication error. Parties that may be held liable include:

• Prescribing doctors: For failing to review allergies, drug history, or dosing guidelines.
• Pharmacists: For misreading prescriptions, dispensing incorrect drugs, or failing to flag harmful interactions.
• Hospitals or clinics: For understaffing, lack of oversight, or poor medication handling protocols.
• Nurses or medical assistants: For improper administration or failure to monitor for adverse reactions.

A skilled attorney will investigate every aspect of the medication process to determine liability.

Legal Protections for Patients in New York

New York medical malpractice law allows injured patients to pursue financial recovery when providers act negligently. To succeed, you must prove:

• A provider-patient relationship existed
• The provider failed to meet accepted medical or pharmaceutical standards
• That failure caused the injury
• You suffered 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 end of continuous care.

Why Hiring a Lawyer Is Critical

Medication error cases require more than just proof of injury—they demand expert testimony, medical analysis, and a deep understanding of complex treatment records. A qualified attorney will:

• Review prescription and pharmacy documentation
• Work with experts to show how the error violated medical standards
• Quantify damages for medical bills, future treatment, and lost income
• Handle all negotiations and filings
• Take the case to trial if necessary

Without legal representation, you risk losing compensation that could cover the full scope of your harm.

Call a Westchester County Medication Error Lawyer

Medication errors should never happen—but when they do, the consequences are serious. Our Westchester County medication error lawyer can help you hold negligent providers accountable. Call (914) 993-0393 or contact us online for a free consultation. No fees unless we win your case.