Kinds of Damages Awarded in a Houston Pharmacy Malpractice Case

When a pharmacy gives you the wrong prescription, it's not just a simple mistake. These errors can result in a number of side effects, from dizziness, to vomiting, to accidental death.
Since there is such a high risk involved in patient care, pharmacies will often be insured against potential lawsuits. So how can you be sure that you will get justice in your case-and be properly compensated for all you have lost?
Patients who have been injured by a pharmacist's negligence can seek compensation against the pharmacy by filing a personal injury claim. Cases of Texas medication error are similar to other personal injury cases in that the victim may be compensated in two ways-for financial costs and for suffering.
Here are some ways a victim may be awarded damages for a pharmacy error injury:

• Any medical costs incurred because of your injury, including hospitalization, rehabilitation, surgery, assistance devices (such as a cane, wheelchair, or oxygen tank), or recuperative care.
• Lost wages. Many people are forced to miss weeks of work while they recover from a medication mistake, resulting in high bills, missed payments, and late fees.
• Damages for physical pain and impairment. If a medication error resulted in permanent or painful side effects, such as loss of a limb, ability to speak, or disfigurement, you may be awarded a higher settlement for your suffering.
• Mental anguish. If a jury finds that you suffered emotional trauma as well as physical effects, there are separate damages you may be eligible for.
• Wrongful death. If you are seeking justice on behalf of a departed loved one, there are special rules in place to hold the negligent party responsible to ensure the mistake does not happen again.

As experienced Texas pharmacist malpractice attorneys, we know that the thought of hiring a lawyer can be overwhelming-especially after all you have been through. But we also know that hiring an attorney is the only way to ensure the pharmacy responsible for your injury doesn't harm someone else.
If you have been injured because of a pharmacist's mistake, call Kennedy Hodges at 888-526-7616 today to start your free case evaluation.