Medication or Prescription Error
If you’ve been harmed by a medication or prescription error, you’re not alone. These types of mistakes happen more often than they should, and many patients find themselves in a similar situation to you.
How Common Are Claims Arising from Incorrect Medication or Prescriptions?
According to the NHS Resolution Annual Report 2023-2024, prescription and medication errors account for a substantial proportion of clinical negligence cases, with thousands of incidents reported each year. While not all lead to serious harm, when they do, the consequences can be life changing. This is why seeking expert legal advice from specialist solicitors like The Medical Law Partnership Solicitors is so important, we understand the complexities of these cases and can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
Medication and prescription errors can take many forms, and many can have serious consequences for your health. Some of the most common mistakes include being prescribed the wrong medication, being given the wrong dosage, or suffering an allergic reaction because your medical history wasn’t properly checked. Other errors involve incorrect instructions on how to take the medicine, delays in receiving necessary medication, or being given a drug that interacts dangerously with another medicine you’re already taking. In some cases, pharmacy errors, such as dispensing the wrong drug, can also lead to harm.
No matter how the mistake happened, if it has caused you injury or worsened your condition, you may have a good claim for compensation.
Starting a claim might feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with the effects of a medication error, but The Medical Law Partnership Solicitors is here to guide you every step of the way. The first thing you should do is contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. During this initial discussion, we’ll listen carefully to what happened and assess whether you have grounds for a claim. If your case proceeds, our specialist solicitors will handle everything for you, gathering medical records, consulting independent experts to confirm negligence, and building a strong case to prove the harm you’ve suffered was avoidable. You won’t have to worry about the legal complexities; our team will keep you informed and supported throughout the entire process.
The amount of compensation you may receive depends on the severity of the harm caused and how it has impacted your life. Compensation can cover several areas, including pain and suffering, any additional medical treatment you’ve needed, lost earnings if you’ve been unable to work, and future care costs if your injury requires long-term support. In some cases, if the error has led to significant life changes, such as permanent disability, the compensation will reflect that. The Medical Law Partnership will work hard to ensure you receive a settlement that fully addresses the physical, emotional, and financial consequences of the negligence.
Every case is different, so the time it takes to resolve your claim will depend on its complexity and whether the NHS or another defendant admits fault early on. Some straightforward cases settle within 2-4 years, while more complex claims, particularly those involving severe harm, can take longer. The Medical Law Partnership Solicitors will always aim to resolve your case as quickly as possible while ensuring you get the full compensation you deserve. We’ll keep you updated at every stage, so you’re never left wondering what’s happening with your claim.
If you’ve suffered because of a medication or prescription error, you don’t have to face the aftermath alone. The Medical Law Partnership company has the expertise and compassion to help you secure both justice and the financial support you need to move forward.
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