Can I Sue for Medical Malpractice in Texas After a Medication Error?

A: When most people think about hospital errors and Texas medical malpractice lawsuits, they think about mistakes in the operating room and surgical errors. However, one of the most common types of medical malpractice incidents is medication errors. Medication errors take place thousands of times throughout Texas each year - and many of these mistakes can have dire consequences including permanent health issues, pain and suffering, and even death.

What are some examples of medication errors?

• You are given too large a dose or too many doses of medication

• You are given the wrong medication for your ailment

• You are given a medication that it is clear you are allergic to

• Your doctor does not stop a medication after adverse effects appear

• The equipment that administers your medication fails

It is important to understand that, while the correct doses of medication taken for the correct reasons can have health benefits and even save lives, the wrong dose or the wrong medication can cause serious medical problems.

If you or a loved one has been harmed because of a medication error caused by a hospital, a doctor, a nurse, or another medical processional, you should speak with a Houston medical malpractice attorney about the particulars of your case. Contact Rasansky Law Firm today.