Holding Pharmacies and Pharmacists Accountable for Medical Mistakes
The incidence of medication-related errors is reaching epidemic proportions in our nation's health care system. In 2009 alone, in fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration received reports of nearly 20,000 drug-related patient deaths — a number three times greater than what was reported only 10 years earlier.
Unfortunately, lawsuits involving health care-related negligence are difficult to win for two primary reasons. Number one, the laws are heavily tilted in favor of the defendants. And number two, the cases themselves typically require a plaintiff's attorney to invest at least a six-figure sum just to prepare the claim properly. In fact, the combination of these two factors can make it very difficult for injured plaintiffs to even locate an attorney who is willing to take their case.
As a law firm, Plattner Verderame, P.C. not only has the resources these cases require and proven ability to succeed in the courtroom — we have been a nationwide leader in pursuing justice for injured patients and families since 1991. We are also proud to note that each of our attorneys is included among the less than two percent of all Arizona attorneys who have been certified as Specialists in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the Arizona Bar Association Board of Legal Specialization.
Don't wait to talk to a lawyer. Ours are ready to help. Take action to protect your own rights and interests by calling or contacting our Phoenix, Arizona, law offices today.
Arizona Pharmacist Error Lawyers ∙
Phoenix Pharmacy Mistakes Attorney
Overworked pharmacists who are asked to fill too many prescriptions in too short a time frame; confusing and nearly identical prescription drug names; a huge increase in the number of medications being prescribed; a greater reliance on unqualified technicians to fill orders — these are the major factors responsible for the appalling number of medication-related errors each year.
Our attorneys handle pharmacy and pharmacist negligence cases in Arizona and throughout the Unites States, representing patients who have been harmed as a result of:
- Being given the wrong drug by a pharmacist or pharmacy
- Being given the right drug but in the wrong dose or the wrong dosage directions
- Being given drugs that are known to react adversely to medications the patient is already taking
In addition to handling cases involving pharmacies and pharmacists, our firm is a recognized national leader in Reglan and Gentamycin overdose cases.
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To learn more about our practice, call or contact us today and schedule a free consultation. We handle medical negligence and pharmacy error cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you won't owe us anything unless we obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
