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5 Facts about Pharmacy Malpractice Claims

5 Facts about Pharmacy Malpractice Claims
Insights Med. Malpractice Nov. 21 2 min read

If you have been injured because of the acts of your pharmacy or pharmacist, there are five important points to help make these complicated cases easier to understand. Of course, just as with any legal claim, getting a lawyer who has experience with medical malpractice will always ensure you take every step necessary for your claim. 

1. Types of Claims

These are the most common pharmacy malpractice claims you will encounter:

  • Giving incorrect medication 
  • Getting the dosage wrong 
  • Dispensing a drug to a patient who is allergic to it
  • Not providing patients with proper instructions

2. The Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations is how long you have to file a claim after an incident occurs. For pharmacy malpractice, that limit is 3 years from when you were injured. 

3. These Claims are Complicated 

In the scope of other personal injury or medical malpractice claims, pharmacy malpractice is the most complex because it often requires the testimony of expert witnesses like doctors and other medical professionals. 

4. Hiring An Attorney

In some cases, with a little legal advice, you can handle a civil claim on your own. However, this is not a recommended choice to make when it comes to a pharmacy malpractice claim. The best way to create a strong case in this situation is to have an attorney who specializes in this field!

5. Proving Liability 

One factor that makes pharmacy malpractice so complicated is the requirement to prove liability from the medical professional or pharmacy. Understanding the strict safety regulations for filling and dispensing medications is a great place to start. Use these rules to pinpoint where malpractice treatment occurred and why as a result, it makes them responsible for the damages you suffered.

Final Thoughts

If you experienced an injury due to pharmacy malpractice, with the help of an experienced attorney, it is possible to recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. An attorney can find an expert witness that will testify on your behalf to prove negligence occurred!

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