Each day, millions of people rely upon prescription and over–the–counter medications to treat various medical conditions. This number has risen, and will continue to rise, as the Baby Boomer Generation ages. With this rise will come an increase in the number of people harmed or killed by pharmaceutical errors. Pharmaceutical medication errors occur when a healthcare provider is negligent in providing the proper medications to a patient. These errors can be a result of negligence on the part of a pharmacist, but also from mistakes made by nurses, physicians or other direct-care workers. In most instances, the injury or death occurs because when someone is given the wrong type of medication or the incorrect dosage.

Medical malpractice claims due to medication errors arise from the following negligence:

• Adverse drug reactions due to undocumented allergies
• Errors in administering medication to patients– wrong dose or wrong type
• Mistakes filling medication prescriptions
• Incorrect labels on medications
• Failure to properly advise patients on proper use

When a medication error occurs, the affects can be devastating to victims and their families. These errors can result in serious medical complications and may even cause death. It is important for victims to understand their rights in order to receive fair and reasonable compensation for their injuries or loss.  The Chicago injury lawyers at Levin & Perconti have represented numerous clients who suffered serious personal injuries due to medication errors, including a recent $650,000 settlement against a Chicago-area doctor, medical group and pharmacy.

If you believe that you or a loved one may have a medication error case in Illinois, please call us for a FREE consultation at 877-874-1417 or 312–332–2872 or contact us online.