What to do if my 4 month old son was hospitalized for 2 weeks due to an incorrect dosage of medicine which was 5 times more than the normal dose?
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What to do if my 4 month old son was hospitalized for 2 weeks due to an incorrect dosage of medicine which was 5 times more than the normal dose?
He had reflux and heart problem so for his heart problem he was given Lasix. The pharmacy filled in the incorrect dose for Lasix. Before this happened my son wasn’t feeding well through the bottle and with this incorrect dose he started eating even less, got dehydrated, lost weight and had an electrolyte imbalance. At present we are at home but still he is not eating well and has a tube in his nose for feeding. So do I have a valid case against the pharmacy for the above damage?
Asked on January 17, 2013 under Malpractice Law, Arkansas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you can show that your son sustained an injury or a worsening of his condition because of the negligence of the pharmacy, then, yes, you would have a valid personal injury claim against the company and the pharmacist. You have some facts that are slightly more similar to a medical malpractice claim, than a generic car wreck case. Visit with a medical malpractice attorney, or two depending on the feel that you get from the attorney. A good med mal attorney will be able to give you an assessment of your case and direct you towards experts that can help you make your case. You need an expert to help prove that the injuries sustained by your son were the direct result of the negligence of the pharmacy.
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