Raleigh Medication Error Attorney

Prescription Drug Error Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina

Medication errors can cause serious and permanent injuries. Unfortunately they can also result in the death of the patient. With the number of prescriptions on the rise across the U.S., the number of medication error injuries is also on the rise.

At the Law Office of Charles M. Putterman, I am committed to standing up for clients who have been injured due to a medication error. I have over 30 years of experience handling a wide variety of personal injury cases, including medical malpractice and medication errors. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other medical professionals may be responsible for the types of medication errors listed below.

Incorrect Dose

One type of medication error is an incorrect dose given. If too low of a dose is given, the condition for which it was prescribed will not be helped. If too much is given, a patient can have a stroke, go into cardiac arrest, or die from the overdose.

Wrong Medication

In some cases, a patient is given medication that was meant for another patient or a pharmacy filled a container with the wrong type of medication. Regardless, a patient is at the mercy of the medical professional that is negligently causing them harm.

Drug Interactions

It is important that doctors and pharmacists have your entire drug history in order to ensure that the multiple drugs you may be taking do not affect each other. If a drug is prescribed that interacts negatively with another drug that is prescribed, and you take them according to doctor's orders, serious consequences can result.

Wrongful Death

I am able to handle all types of injury cases that result from medication errors, including wrongful death. If a doctor, nurse, hospital, or pharmacy is at fault for the medication errors that caused a loved one's death, I can assist surviving family members in seeking justice for the death that occurred.

To learn more about your rights after sustaining an injury as the result of a medication error, contact my office today. During an initial consultation, we can discuss your options for dealing with the personal injuries you and your family have suffered.