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Medication errors, many of which involve prescribing, are errors of commission or omission that can result in adverse drug events – harm suffered by patients. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reports that approximately half of the adverse drug events are fully preventable. If you or your loved one has been harmed by a medication prescription error, get in touch with Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC in Portland, OR to find out how we can help. Our Portland medication prescription error attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no fee to you unless we win.
Mishaps in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications can occur anywhere in the distribution system, including:
Medication errors are among the most common medical errors in the U.S. As reported on medicinenet.com approximately 1.3 million people are injured by medication and prescription errors every year. According to the FDA, job stress, lack of product knowledge and training, and similar packaging or labeling of products may cause or contribute to this type of medical error.
At Paulson Coletti, “liberty and justice for all” is more than just a phrase – it is our mandate. Our team of trial lawyers is driven to pursue justice for the injured, ensuring that the responsible parties are held accountable. With a high success rate both in and out of the courtroom, you can trust our Oregon personal injury lawyers to be the legal advocates you need so your voice can be heard.
As stated in an article published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, preventable medication injuries can result in severe patient injury or death. The effects can range from minor to fatal injuries. Medication errors can cause new conditions, either permanent or temporary, such as rashes or disfigurement of the skin.
There are multiple potentially responsible parties for medication errors:
Prescribing physicians and/or the institutions employing them are typically the responsible parties for injuries resulting from medication prescription errors.
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Medical malpractice cases are complex and difficult to prove. If you are seeking compensation for injury caused by a medication prescription error, it is crucial to have an experienced attorney representing you.
Our Portland personal injury lawyers at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC have extensive experience handling medication error cases. We maintain a smaller caseload, which enables us to give your case the personal attention it deserves. We have the knowledge and skills to properly investigate the circumstances surrounding your injuries and obtain and secure evidence, including expert witness testimony. Furthermore, we are dedicated advocates who will not back down if your case goes to trial.
Medication errors can cause serious injuries with long-term effects. In the most severe cases, they can be fatal. Even worse for patients is knowing that many prescription and other medication errors are completely preventable. At Paulson Coletti Trial Lawyer PC in Portland, OR, we believe that negligent health care providers should be held accountable for the harm they cause to patients. We also believe that injured patients should recover the maximum compensation possible.
Contact Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC today if you or your loved one has been seriously harmed by a medication prescription error.
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At Paulson Coletti, a local firm based in Oregon, justice is our mission. As experienced trial attorneys, we fight for injury victims across Oregon and Washington, holding negligent parties accountable. With a proven track record in and out of the courtroom, we are dedicated to securing fair compensation for our clients. We take a client-centered approach, focusing on cases we believe in and delivering results that matter. No fees unless we win-because justice should never come with financial risk.
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