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Carter Mario
Alex Mario
Luke Mario
Connecticut Medication Error Attorney
Claims Involving Medication Mistakes
We trust our doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide us with the highest quality care. When they fail to do this, the consequences can be catastrophic or, in the most tragic of cases, fatal. This is especially true when it comes to the administration of medications and pharmaceutical drugs.
If you believe that you or someone you love was the victim of a medication error, you could have grounds for a medical malpractice claim—and Carter Mario Law Firm can help. Since 1989, our firm has successfully represented numerous clients in complex medical malpractice and negligence claims. Our dedicated Connecticut medication error attorneys understand how to investigate these cases and are ready to fight for the maximum compensation you are owed. We strive to hold negligent medical providers accountable and help innocent victims secure the financial resources they need to get back on their feet.
If you would like to speak to one of our attorneys about your medication error claim, do not hesitate to contact us at (203) 571-3858 and request a free, no-obligation consultation.
Types of Medication Errors
While medications can ease pain and reduce symptoms, they can also be harmful. If your healthcare provider delivers medication incorrectly, you may develop serious complications.
The most common types of medication errors include:
- Improper Dosage: Dosages must be appropriate to a patient’s weight, age, and symptoms. If a dosage is too high or too low, patients can develop severe side effects and health problems.
- Incorrect Prescription: When patients receive the wrong medications, their health problems may get worse. Taking unnecessary or incorrect medication may cause additional problems.
- Harmful Interaction: Many types of medications can interact with each other. Interacting medications can cancel each other out or amplify each other, thus resulting in dangerous side effects.
These and other medication errors can have serious, lasting implications for patients, ranging from worsened symptoms and conditions to delayed treatment, infection, illness, and death.
How Do Medication Errors Happen?
It can be difficult to imagine how a medication mistake could occur. After all, doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers are specifically trained to administer medications properly and safely. Unfortunately, this does not always happen.
Some of the most common causes of medication errors include:
- Poor communication
- Misread prescriptions
- Mis-filled prescriptions
- Lack of knowledge regarding drug interactions
- Insufficient training or inexperience
- Misinterpreting drug abbreviations
- Medications that sound/look alike
These and other causes of medication mistakes can often be classified as medical negligence. While mistakes can happen, there is no excuse for mistakes like these that put patients’ lives at risk. If you believe you were the victim of a medication error, Carter Mario Law Firm can help you fight to hold the at-fault person or party accountable.
Damages in Medication Error Cases
Because the consequences of medication errors—from negative drug interactions to life-threatening side effects—can be so severe, victims often suffer a range of physical, emotional, and financial losses.
Depending on the exact circumstances of your case, our Connecticut medication error attorneys can help you seek compensation for the following damages:
- Medical bills associated with additional treatment/care
- Future medical care costs
- Current and future lost income/wages
- Lost or reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
In Connecticut, there are no caps on economic or non-economic damages in medical malpractice claims. This means that your recovery is not limited by any state laws. Our attorneys can help you understand your rights and can build a case aimed at maximizing your recovery.
How Carter Mario Law Firm Can Help
If you or a loved one were harmed by a prescription error, the medication error attorneys at Carter Mario Law Firm can answer your questions and guide you through the claims process. Medical malpractice and negligence cases, including those involving medication errors, are often very complex. It’s important that you have a powerful and experienced legal team on your side that can defend your rights and protect your best interests.
We offer a Zero-Fee Warranty, meaning you do not owe any attorneys’ fees unless/until we recover compensation for you. We are also available to travel to you if your injuries prevent you from coming to our office.
At Carter Mario Law Firm, we are committed to the highest standards of client service, responsiveness, and ethical representation. When you trust your case to our team, you can rest assured that you are in good hands. We are ready to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Give us a call at (203) 571-3858 or submit an online contact form today to schedule your free consultation.
Why choose Carter Mario?
We want justice and what’s best for you and your case. Here’s our promise:
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A Team That Puts You First!
Our clients are our #1 priority and everything we do is focused on getting you the best result! You are the reason we became lawyers. To the insurance company, you are no more than a claim number but to us, it’s personal. We’re here for you 24/7, 365 days a year. We communicate often and call you back the same day or lunch is on us. We believe an informed client is a happy client. You are the reason we fight!
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Over $1 Billion Recovered!
For over 30 years, we’ve fought fiercely and tirelessly against Big Insurance and won countless victories for our clients. You were already hurt physically when you came to us, but we make sure you aren’t hurt financially when you leave. Our goal is to give you a better tomorrow.
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Experience On Your Side!
No obstacle is too big. Our seasoned attorneys were handpicked and know how to hold the insurance companies accountable. We have experience in and out of the courtroom. Our attention to detail and in-depth investigation helps identify key evidence we use to prepare your case. Our attorneys have the knowledge, the dedication, and the passion it takes to win. They love what they do.
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We Have a Large War Chest!
When we go to trial, we are battle ready, but taking a case to trial takes more than confidence, experience, and commitment. It takes cutting edge technology and a War Chest to support the costs of zealous representation. Many firms aren’t willing or don’t have the resources and financial stability to front your costs and maximize your case. We’ll spend whatever it takes to get you every penny you deserve!
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Making the Law Make Sense!
At Carter Mario Law Firm, our mission is to make the law make sense. You’ve been injured and it wasn’t your fault. Life is suddenly overwhelming and confusing, and you don’t know where to turn. You need help, but it matters who you get. Let us come to your rescue. We’ll do the work, so you don’t have to. You can focus on you!
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Call (203) 876-2711 or Contact Us For a No-Obligation Case Evaluation. Our attorneys are standing by to evaluate your case, answer any questions, or discuss your next steps. Getting the compensation you deserve starts here!
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Client Victories
We’ve Recovered Over $1 Billion for Clients
Just Like You
$17M
Rear-End Collision
Our client sustained a significant injury to his cervical spine after a rear-end crash. After receiving a low initial offer from the insurance company, we fought hard for our client to get him the settlement he deserved.
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Medical Misdiagnosis
Our client’s doctor misread an x-ray causing a delayed diagnosis of sarcoma, which resulted in our client’s death.
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Failure to Treat
Gastroenterologist and primary care doctor failed to treat or transfer our client who was hospitalized for GI bleeding, which resulted in our client’s death.
$3.4M
Failure to Diagnose
Our client’s doctors failed to diagnose him with abdominal cancer, resulting in his death.
$3.4M
Medical Malpractice
Our client suffered brain damage, paralysis, and speech deficits after undergoing a bedside procedure.
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Brain Damage
Our client suffered brain damage after their breathing tube was misplaced.
$3M
Failure to Diagnose
Our client’s doctor failed to diagnose Fournier’s Gangrene, resulting in necrotizing fasciitis, sterility, abnormal gait, and muscle loss.
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Personal Injury Resulting in Death
Our client, an innocent bystander to a bar room brawl, required surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon. After the surgery, our client developed a pulmonary embolism, resulting in his death.
$2.5M
Gas Poisoning
Our client suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning with cognitive loss after an on-site contractor ran gas engines during business hours.
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