Washington D.C. Medication Error Lawyer

Maryland Accidental Overdose Attorney

The medicines that are prescribed for illness and health conditions are so important that it is a little frightening that so many mistakes are made and the potential for mistakes is so high. Contact a Maryland accidental overdose lawyer.

There are tens of thousands of medications on the U.S. market today. Drug companies market them under names they think will be attractive to consumers and doctors. But many names are similar. Depending on doctors' handwriting, pharmacists fill prescriptions with the wrong medication every day.

Due to the errors of pharmacists, doctors and nurses, thousands of people die every year due to medication errors. Many medications are extremely powerful and can cause coma, cardiac arrest and countless side effects and even death if mistakes are made.

Overdosing and underdosing are common mistakes. Drugs frequently involved in medication errors include cancer meds, cardiac drugs, antibiotics and blood-thinners.

Profits Over Safety

The less familiar a doctor or nurse is with a particular patient and his or her condition, the more likely a mistake will be made. When hospitals and clinics push them to see more patients, to increase profits, the danger increases.

Washington, D.C., medication error attorneys at Schultz & Trombly know the importance of getting to know each client, and their case. We are a small law firm that has chosen to focus on providing clients with professional service with a personal and human touch. Each of the lawyers has more than 30 years experience and accolades including the highest rating (AV) for legal skill and ethical practice in the Martindale-Hubbell peer review process.

Call (202) 775-8888 or e-mail the firm for a consultation with one of our Washington, D.C., medication error attorneys.