Medical and Pharmaceutical Injuries

West Texas Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Medical professionals are entrusted with one of the most important jobs in our society. When they fail to uphold their responsibilities and, instead, cause harm to their patients, the consequences are often severe. Studies have shown that a leading cause of death in our nation is preventable medical malpractice. For this reason, the law allows injured patients and the families of harmed patients to sue for damages when a medical professional’s negligence resulted in harm.

If you or a loved one was harmed by the negligent actions of a healthcare professional, call Daspit Law Firm today at (888) 273-1045. Our West Texas medical malpractice lawyers are prepared to handle your case.

Doctors, nurses, surgeons, pharmacists, and other medical professionals are expected and obligated to uphold high standards of care. If they act in a way that is reckless, careless, or falls short of what is reasonably expected of them in their position, the courts can find them guilty of negligence. If found guilty of negligence, the injured party can pursue damages for pain and suffering, expenses incurred from treating the injury, and more. Because medical errors sometimes take longer to notice—such as a surgical or procedural error, improper prescription, or misdiagnosis—it is important to begin pursuing medical evaluations and legal action as soon as possible if you sense that something is amiss.

Pharmaceutical Injuries

Another common type of medical error is injury caused by medication.

Medication injures can be the result of negligence when one of the following occurred:

• A doctor or nurse prescribed the wrong medication
• A doctor or nurse prescribed a medication that reacts adversely with other medications the patient was known to be taking
• A pharmacist gives a patient the wrong medication
• A medication was defective or dangerous (in which case the manufacturer would be at-fault)

If the medication itself was faulty or poses dangerous side effects without proper warning, you can file a product liability claim against the manufacturer. For example, the cholesterol medication Lipitor has been known to increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and causing kidney stones, UTI’s, blurry vision, and a wide range of other extreme side effects. A West Texas pharmaceutical injury lawyer can help victims of these injuries pursue damages.

Contact the Daspit Law Firm Today

If you or a loved one has suffered at the hand of a negligent doctor or due to a dangerous medication, contact the Daspit Law Firm today to learn about your rights. We offer free consultations!

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