Medication Error & Pharmacy Malpractice Lawyer – NY
A single mistake with your prescription can change your life. From a doctor prescribing the wrong medication to a pharmacy dispensing the wrong dosage, medication errors in New York cause serious harm every year. Our NYC medication error lawyers fight for patients across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island who have suffered because a healthcare provider or pharmacist failed to deliver safe, accurate care.
When a Medication Mistake Causes Harm
Medication errors can happen at any stage—when the drug is prescribed, when it’s filled at the pharmacy, or when it’s administered in a hospital. Whether the error involved the wrong drug, an incorrect dose, or a dangerous interaction, the consequences can be devastating. We’ve helped clients who suffered allergic reactions, organ damage, or life-threatening complications because someone in the chain of care made a preventable mistake.
Types of Medication Errors We Handle
Prescription Errors by Doctors
Prescribing the wrong drug, ordering the wrong dosage, ignoring known allergies, or failing to account for existing medications.
Pharmacy Dispensing Errors
Filling the prescription with the wrong medication or strength, mislabeling bottles, or failing to warn about dangerous drug interactions.
Fractures & Internal Injuries
Missed on imaging or mistaken for minor sprains, delaying critical care.
The Consequences of Drug Errors
The impact of a medication error can range from a few days of illness to lifelong medical complications. Overdoses can damage the liver or kidneys, insulin mix-ups can trigger diabetic shock, and missing the right medication can allow a condition to worsen dangerously. Beyond physical harm, patients often experience emotional trauma and a loss of trust in their care providers.
Who Can Be Held Accountable
Liability may rest with:
- The
prescribing doctor – for ordering the wrong medication or dose.
- The
pharmacist – for dispensing errors or failing to catch a clear danger.
- The
hospital or healthcare facility – for systemic mistakes or staff negligence.
Our team investigates every link in the chain—reviewing prescriptions, pharmacy records, and hospital logs—to pinpoint where the error occurred and hold all responsible parties accountable.
Preventable Errors Should Never Happen
Many medication errors are classified as “never events” in healthcare—meaning they are completely preventable with proper safeguards like barcoding, double-checking prescriptions, and confirming patient details. If you were harmed by a medication error, it likely means someone failed to follow basic safety protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue for a medication error if I didn’t have lasting harm?
Yes, in some cases. Even short-term harm, such as hospitalization or severe reactions, can be grounds for a claim.
How do I know who was responsible—the doctor or the pharmacy?
We can investigate the full chain of events to determine whether the mistake happened when the medication was prescribed, filled, or administered.
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Medication mistakes can be life-altering, and healthcare providers rarely admit fault voluntarily. If you believe a prescription or pharmacy error caused your injury, contact our New York medication error lawyers today. We’re available 24/7 to review your case, answer your questions, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
