Medication Errors

If you feel that you have suffered as a result of a medication error, then you may be able to claim compensation.

Medication errors can lead to lengthy and unnecessary suffering from a condition which isn’t being appropriately managed and/or suffering from side effects of the mis-prescribed or administered drug.

Sometimes this can even have long lasting or life-changing impacts, and in the worst cases can have tragic consequences, involving the death of a family member.

Medication errors can include incidents where there has been an error in the process of prescribing, preparing, dispensing, administering, monitoring or providing advice on medication.

What can you claim for?

There are several types of medication errors that can occur, including:

Prescribing the wrong medication
Prescribing the wrong dose
Prescribing an unsafe medication
Giving the wrong amount of medication
A pharmacist dispensing the wrong medication or dose by failure to follow the directions on a prescription
The failure by care homes to administer any or the correct medication

Whilst nothing can ever undo what has happened, compensation can help to improve the quality of life going forwards.

How can Jordans Solicitors help?

Medical negligence cases are complex and therefore need specialist legal and medical advice.

When you feel you have been let down by professionals you trusted it can sometimes be difficult to know where to turn for help. Our expert medical negligence lawyers have a great depth of experience in these matters and have acted for clients on a national level.

Our team consists of highly experienced lawyers who understand the impact that medical negligence can have, and are here to support you and your family with the highest levels of professionalism, sensitivity and client care, working towards a settlement that secures the best possible future for you and your family.

To see how Jordans Solicitors can help you, call 0330 300 1103 or request a call-back below.

FAQs

Medical negligence cases are subject to strict limitation deadlines.
In England and Wales this means that, unless the injured person was an infant, you have three years to file your claim at court starting from the date when the harm or injury was done, or from when you found out your treatment was negligent and caused you an injury which with proper care you would not have suffered. The courts are strict and usually stick to this three year deadline.
It is therefore important to contact a lawyer who is an expert in medical negligence, as soon as you think you may have a claim. Contact us for an initial consultation and we will explain the process and answer any questions you have.
Your initial consultation with a member of our expert team at Jordans is entirely free and during this consultation we may be able to establish whether you have a claim for compensation.
If we believe you have grounds for a claim, our team will also advise whether you qualify for a Conditional Fee Agreement, also known as a No Win, No Fee Agreement.
In brief, as long as you provide truthful instructions and co-operate with us during the personal injury claims process, your claim will be dealt with under a No Win No Fee Agreement. Should your claim be unsuccessful then you will not be charged for the work we do.
If your claim is successful, the Defendants are responsible for your basic legal costs and disbursements. Your solicitor will then be entitled to a success fee payable from your damages, which is calculated as a percentage of the legal costs. In most cases, this success fee will be capped by agreement. Jordans will work tirelessly to ensure that we maximise any damages to which you are entitled.
During your consultation, this will all be explained in full so that you know what to expect.
- Case of ‘NB’ - hospital negligence lead to a 10 month negligent administration of medication for the client’s leukaemia resulting in severe anaemia and collapse
- Case of ‘Mrs K’ - An overdose of the clients thyroxine mediation caused her to suffer chest pain, palpitations and severe anxiety
- Case of ‘EC’ - Wrong administration of medication by a chemist which was then missed by a nursing home resulted in an overdose of the client’s medication and fatal consequences

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