Medication Error Attorneys at Lowe Trial Lawyers
Proudly Serving Those Who Have Experienced Medical Errors in Ohio
Strict protocols exist to prevent medication errors in hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and doctors’ offices—but when those safeguards fail, the results can be devastating. From wrong dosages to entirely incorrect medications, these errors can lead to serious complications, permanent injury, or even death.
At Lowe Trial Lawyers, our medical malpractice attorneys represent patients and families harmed by preventable medication errors. We understand how these mistakes happen—whether due to inadequate communication between providers, prescription mix-ups, or failures to review a patient’s history for allergies, interactions, or contraindications.
Medical professionals have a duty to:
- Carefully assess a patient’s medical history
- Prescribe the correct medication at the proper dosage
- Monitor for adverse reactions or potential drug interactions
- Communicate clearly with pharmacists and nursing staff
- Ensure medications are administered safely and correctly
When that standard of care is breached, patients suffer—and our firm is here to hold the responsible parties accountable.
Common Medication Error Scenarios in Medical Malpractice Cases
Medication errors can occur at any point in the prescribing, dispensing, or administration process. Some of the most common scenarios include:
- Prescribing the wrong medication – A physician selects an inappropriate drug for the patient’s condition or mistakenly prescribes a similarly named medication.
- Incorrect dosage – Dosages that are too high can lead to toxicity or overdose, while underdosing can render treatment ineffective—especially for critical medications like blood thinners, insulin, or antibiotics.
- Failure to account for allergies or contraindications – Prescribing medication without checking for known allergies, interactions with other drugs, or conditions like kidney or liver disease that affect metabolism.
- Drug interactions – Prescribing or combining medications that negatively interact, potentially leading to seizures, internal bleeding, heart complications, or organ failure.
- Errors in transcription or charting – Mistakes in medical records, electronic health systems, or during verbal communication that lead to the wrong drug or dose being given.
- Failure to monitor – Not observing a patient after administering medication, especially when known side effects or risks require close supervision.
- Pharmacy or dispensing errors – Incorrect labeling, packaging, or filling of prescriptions at a hospital or retail pharmacy.
If you or a loved one has been harmed due to a medication error in a medical setting, contact Lowe Trial Lawyers today. We’ll help you understand your legal options and pursue the justice you deserve.
Featured Cases
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How to Get Help
Lowe Trial Lawyers carefully analyze each individual case to provide the best options and solutions. If you or a loved one has been the victim of an anesthesia error, don’t hesitate to schedule a free consultation.
Common types of medical error cases we take on:
