{"id":8563,"date":"2021-12-07T13:39:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T18:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10028\/uncategorized\/who-can-be-held-liable-for-defective-medication\/"},"modified":"2022-08-18T21:16:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T01:16:05","slug":"who-can-be-held-liable-for-defective-medication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/en\/article\/who-can-be-held-liable-for-defective-medication\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Can Be Held Liable for Defective Medication?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of people in America take medication every day to treat different types of illnesses. While most pharmaceutical drugs are safe, there is always the chance of defective medication making its way to the market. If you have suffered an injury or illness after taking defective medication, you can claim compensation for an injury through a pharmaceutical litigation lawyer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/rest\/bitstreams\/1070139\/retrieve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> World Health Organization (WHO)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, medication errors are often caused by medical professionals lacking in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapeutic training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug knowledge and experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge of the patient<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper perception of risk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alertness due to long working hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stable emotions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication skills with the patient<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of these are unintentional, but no reason makes defective medication excusable. Those who fall victim to medication errors can seek redress from the law. The following are some of the personnel and entities that can be held liable for defective medication:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Drug Manufacturer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to their role in making the drugs, the manufacturer often bears the largest liability, especially if there is something wrong with the drug&#8217;s chemical formulation. If you choose to sue a Big Pharma company, prepare to face a stiff defense by finding a qualified <\/span><a href=\"\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pharmaceutical litigation lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a successful track record.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. The Doctor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctor or physician knows a lot about the medication to be able to warn you about its side effects. With that information, the patient can decide whether they want to go ahead with the medication. If the doctor prescribes the medication without warning the patient of its side effects, they (the doctor) are liable to compensate the user for resultant damages. If that is the case, the patient is free to file a suit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. The Hospital<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, a patient who suffered the adverse effects of defective medication can involve the hospital where the prescription happened in the suit. For some reason, the doctor could have prescribed medication available in the hospital without knowing it is dangerous. Hence, suing a hospital that knowingly distributed dangerous medicine could be one of the best actions to take.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. The Pharmacist<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s possible that a patient could get misleading information about the safety of a drug from the pharmacist who packed the prescription. In that case, the pharmacist could be held liable for any injuries that may arise. This is a viable option, especially if the pharmacist mixes up the prescription or recommends the wrong dosage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. The Pharmacy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What types of drugs does the pharmacy store? In some cases, the pharmacy may stock dangerous generic medicines that aren&#8217;t quite what the doctor prescribed. Pharmacy technicians may fail to warn patients about the side effects and possible drug interactions. Where the pharmacy engages in practices that aren\u2019t up to industry standards, the patient can sue for any resultant injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact a Reputable Law Firm If You Are a Victim<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every patient deserves the best when getting safe medication from the manufacturer, hospital, and pharmacy. Any errors caused by these entities should mean a lawsuit for compensation. That doesn&#8217;t exempt doctors and pharmacists working in these entities since they too may misadvise the patient during drug prescription and dispensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been injured or negatively affected by any defective medication, contact <\/span><a href=\"\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Napoli Shkolnik<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a free case evaluation with a skilled lawyer.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of people in America take medication every day to treat different types of illnesses. 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