Medication Error Lawyer in Huntsville

A medication mistake can turn routine treatment into a serious emergency. You may have been given the wrong drug, received too much or too little medication, or been prescribed something that should never have been given to you. If that mistake caused an injury, an experienced Huntsville medication error lawyer can determine what happened.

At Wettermark Keith, we bring more than 50 years of combined experience to medical malpractice cases. Our medical malpractice lawyers in Huntsville will investigate the facts.

Call today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Why Choose Our Huntsville Medication Attorneys?

A medication error can have serious consequences, and proving that a medical provider was negligent can be complicated. These cases often require a careful review of medical records, input from qualified medical professionals, and a detailed investigation into how the mistake happened.

When you choose Wettermark Keith, you are working with a team that understands both injury law and the way insurance companies approach these claims. Our experience gives us the ability to look closely at the facts and identify what went wrong.

Here are some of the reasons injured clients turn to our medication errors lawyers in Huntsville:

• More than $1.5 billion recovered: Our results reflect years of handling serious injury and medical malpractice claims. We have recovered more than $1.5 billion for our clients and use that experience to take on difficult cases.
• More than 50 years of combined experience: Our attorneys bring decades of combined legal experience to the cases we handle. We understand the challenges involved in proving that a medication mistake caused an injury and know how to build a case around the available evidence.
• More than 100,000 people represented: Our Huntsville personal injury lawyers have represented more than 100,000 clients over the years.
• A team that understands what you are facing: We understand that pursuing a legal claim can add another burden during an already difficult time. Our team will guide you through the process, answer your questions, and keep your interests at the center of the case.

At our personal injury law firm, we also draw on experience from former insurance lawyers and adjusters, Social Security adjudicators, and retired detectives.

That background can be valuable when investigating a medical negligence claim and challenging the arguments an insurer may use to avoid responsibility.

What Is a Medication Error?

A medication error is a preventable mistake involving a prescription or other medication. It can happen when the wrong drug is ordered, the wrong amount is given, or a patient receives incorrect directions for taking the medication.

These mistakes can occur at several stages of treatment. For example, a doctor may prescribe the wrong medication, a pharmacist may fill a prescription incorrectly, or a nurse may give the wrong drug or dosage.

Not every medication mistake causes an injury. But when a health care provider’s negligence results in harm, Alabama medical malpractice law may allow an injured patient to pursue compensation. Our legal team will guide you through the legal process.

What Must You Prove in an Alabama Medication Error Case?

A medication mistake by itself does not automatically establish medical malpractice. You must establish the legal elements of a malpractice claim.

Generally, the case involves proving that a health care provider owed you a duty, failed to meet the applicable standard of care, caused your injury, and that you suffered legally recognized damages as a result.

A Health Care Relationship Existed

First, there must be a professional relationship between you and the health care provider. This establishes that the provider owed you a duty of care.

The Provider Failed to Provide Appropriate Care

You must also show that the provider’s conduct fell below the level of care expected from a reasonably competent health care professional under similar circumstances.

That could involve failing to check your allergies, overlooking a dangerous drug interaction, administering medication incorrectly, or failing to follow accepted safety procedures.

The Medication Error Caused Your Injury

It is not enough to show that a mistake occurred. You must also establish a connection between the error and the harm you suffered.

This can become one of the most disputed parts of a malpractice claim. A healthcare provider or insurer may argue that an underlying illness, rather than the medication error, caused your condition. Our medication error attorneys in Huntsville can determine what actually caused your injury.

You Suffered Compensable Damages

Finally, you must have suffered losses because of the medication error. Our attorneys can examine how the injury has affected your health, finances, work, and daily life.

Contact Our Experienced Medication Error Attorneys in Huntsville

At Wettermark Keith, we gather the relevant medical records and determine who may be responsible. We will take the time to understand how the error has affected your life and pursue the compensation available under Alabama law.

You do not have to face the process alone. Contact our team today for a free consultation and learn how we can help with your medication error claim. It‘s More To Us, It‘s Personal.