In stroke treatment, medication errors can result in permanent disability or death. Approximately 7.4% of emergency department medication malpractice cases are caused by the wrong medication being administered.
Patients lose critical treatment opportunities when healthcare providers misdiagnose strokes and administer incorrect medications. Under Florida law, you may be able to receive significant compensation if medication negligence adversely affected your stroke outcome.
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In Florida's hospitals, several medication errors can harm stroke patients. Understanding these common mistakes can help you identify whether negligence contributed to your worsened condition.
There may be multiple defendants who share responsibility in a case involving a stroke medication error. Incorrect doses and drug choices are the responsibility of the prescribing doctor. When nurses administer improperly or do not question suspicious orders, they may be liable for malpractice. Pharmacists who dispense incorrect medications or fail to identify potentially dangerous interactions may be liable for lawsuits. Hospitals bear responsibility for protocol failures, inadequate training, defective computer systems, or understaffing that enables mistakes.
Proving these cases requires the testimony of qualified expert witnesses. Neurologists detail proper stroke medication protocols and identify deviations. Pharmacology specialists can help explain drug mechanisms and specific side effects. Emergency medicine experts testify about the required diagnostic steps before prescribing stroke treatments.
Florida recognizes three main damage categories in medication error cases:
In cases of wrong medication, action needs to be taken immediately. To build your case, we need all your medical records, including prescriptions, administration logs, and pharmacy records. We work with medical experts who determine whether proper safeguards existed and whether staff followed or ignored protocols.
You have limited time under Florida law. Medication malpractice claims must be filed within two years of discovering the injury, never exceeding four years from when it occurred. Missing these deadlines ends your case permanently. Contact The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary immediately to discuss your situation and explore your legal options for maximum compensation.