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Written by AskTheLawyers.com™ on behalf of Tad Thomas with Thomas Law Offices.
There are many forms of medical malpractice, including incorrect dosage. Incorrect dosage is a relatively straightforward form of malpractice, and occurs when a patient is injured or killed by receiving an improper quantity of medication in their dosage. Individuals injured by medical malpractice may be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim and receive financial compensation for their damages.
Damages in a medical malpractice claim can range from the cost of past, present, and future medical bills to non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. To learn more about what kind of damages you or a loved one may be eligible to seek compensation for after suffering from incorrect dosage, reach out to a medical malpractice attorney.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, contact your doctor and arrange to receive a medical evaluation as soon as possible. Some instances of incorrect dosage are unavoidable and may occur as a doctor tries to figure out what dosage works best for their patient. Most doctors are highly trained and compassionate individuals, committed to their patient’s health.
However, if your doctor or medical team is unwilling to discuss the dosage or any other factor of your medical treatment with you, this might indicate that all is not as it should be. If you suspect you or a loved one are suffering or have suffered from medical malpractice, seek legal counsel to learn more about your options for physical and financial recovery.