Prescription medications are meant to help treat medical conditions, but they also come with risks. Every prescription includes warnings about potential side effects and proper usage. When doctors, nurses, or pharmacists make mistakes in prescribing or administering medication, patients can suffer severe harm.
Seeking Compensation for Medication Errors
Patients trust medical professionals to prescribe and dispense medications safely. Unfortunately, errors happen, and when they do, the consequences can be serious. If you or a loved one has been affected by a medication error, Conner, Marr & Pinski can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Common medication errors include:
- Prescribing or administering the wrong medication
- Dispensing an incorrect dosage
- Failing to recognize harmful drug interactions
- Not providing proper instructions on how to take a prescription
Some of these mistakes stem from individual negligence, while others result from systemic issues such as understaffing, improper training, or a lack of safety protocols in hospitals and pharmacies. Regardless of the cause, if a medication error has harmed you, our team is prepared to thoroughly investigate and build a strong case.
Pharmacy Malpractice and Patient Rights
Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care by ensuring medications are dispensed correctly. Any mistake in filling a prescription, labeling medication, or providing dosage instructions can have serious consequences, including severe allergic reactions, organ damage, or even death. When pharmacies fail to meet safety standards, they must be held accountable.
At Conner, Marr & Pinski, we represent clients in Great Falls and throughout Montana who have suffered due to pharmaceutical negligence. Our attorneys will work to prove liability and fight for maximum compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Understanding Your Legal Options
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a medication error, it’s essential to act quickly. Proving pharmacy malpractice requires strong evidence, including prescription records, medication labels, and pharmacy policies. Our legal team has the experience needed to gather and present this evidence effectively.
Pharmacy malpractice claims may arise from:
- Failing to review a patient’s medical history before prescribing medication
- Overlooking potential drug interactions
- Providing incorrect labeling or dosage instructions
- Dispensing medication that was improperly stored or expired
Protecting Patients from Pharmaceutical Errors
According to national studies, nearly half of Americans take at least one prescription drug every month. With so many medications being prescribed and dispensed daily, pharmacies must have safeguards in place to prevent errors. When they fail to do so, patients suffer the consequences. Legal action not only helps victims recover compensation but also holds pharmacies accountable for maintaining high safety standards.
If you believe a medication error has affected your health or the health of a loved one, don’t wait to seek legal help. Conner, Marr & Pinski is committed to advocating for victims of prescription and pharmacy malpractice throughout Montana.
Contact Us Today
Medication errors can lead to serious, life-altering consequences. If you or someone you love has suffered due to a prescription mistake, you have legal options. Conner, Marr & Pinski is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your case and take the first step toward securing the compensation you deserve.
