Gainesville, Ocala and Bushnell Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medication Errors in Florida

Medication errors can easily occur at a hospital, dental office, cosmetic surgery practice or at a pharmacy. Taking the wrong medicine or drug, or taking it in the wrong amount, can have disastrous effects upon a patient’s health. An incorrect diagnosis by a doctor or a simple error can lead to this occurrence and the necessity of a medical malpractice claim.

Doctors, nurses and pharmacists have an obligation to patients to prescribe and administer the correct medication, in the correct amount. When this does not occur due to negligence, intentional conduct or carelessness, you may be able to file a claim to receive compensation for the illness or injury you or a family member suffered as a result. Robert G. Whittel is a Florida medical malpractice attorney who is familiar with medication errors, how they can occur, and what strategies are effective in obtaining just compensation for these claims. He deals with all types of personal injury claims throughout Gainesville, Ocala and Bushnell, Florida.

Medication Errors and Prescription Errors in Florida

Medication errors are the most common form of medical error in the United States, estimated to affect approximately 1.5 million people each year. Most commonly this is due to the wrong prescription amount being administered, prescribed or given to a patient. Poor handwriting on a prescription or an overworked and distracted medical professional or pharmacist can easily lead to this error.

By having an experienced and capable lawyer on your side, you have the opportunity to obtain a favorable outcome for your case, regardless of the specific circumstances of your injuries and the events leading to them. Gainesville medical malpractice attorney Robert G. Whittel has both the experience and the knowledge to be effective in taking on medication error claims throughout Florida. He offers a free consultation to discuss your case and see what can be done to help.

Have you been injured or harmed by a medication error in Florida? Contact the Law Offices of Robert G. Whittel today!