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Overview of Pharmacist Malpractice (Part B)

It is important to recognize that a violation of a duty of care is not enough to warrant a pharmacist malpractice claim. That violation of the duty of care must have resulted in injuries.

 

Common Pharmacist Mistakes Resulting in Injury

Listed below are some mistakes that a pharmacist may make which could lead to a pharmacist malpractice lawsuit: 

  • Giving the wrong medication (mixing up patients’ medications, giving a medication that is similar in name to the one they were supposed to receive);
  • Providing the wrong dose of medication (too much or too little);
  • Giving incorrect directions on how to take the medicine;
  • Misreading the physician’s prescription note and failing to clarify what was written (this could also result in the physician being held liable); and
  • Incorrectly compounding medication.

These are just some of the mistakes that a pharmacist could make which could cause an individual to file a pharmacist malpractice claim.

 

Damages that Can Be Received in a Pharmacist Malpractice Case

If a pharmacist is found to be negligent and injuries resulted, they may be held liable for damages. The damages that can be received in a pharmacist malpractice case may include: 

  • Lost earnings (present and future);
  • Medical costs (present and future);
  • Disability;
  • Emotional affliction; and
  • Pain and suffering.

Very rarely can a claimant receive punitive damages since they are meant to not only hold a defendant liable but punish them as well.

If a loved one died as a result of a pharmacist’s mistake there may either be limitations or no provisions for pain and suffering. Only a wrongful death lawyer in Aurora can advise you as to what damages can be recovered in a pharmacist malpractice case.

If you have been injured because of a pharmacist mistake you should contact an Aurora pharmacist malpractice lawyer. They can determine if you have a valid pharmacist malpractice claim and help recover the corresponding damages.

 

Contacting an Aurora Medical Malpractice Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C, our Aurora medical malpractice attorneys will examine all aspects of your claim, determine liability, and aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation due to you or your loved one for any injuries or loss of life that are the result of medical malpractice. Contact us today for a no cost case evaluation – 312-263-1080.

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