Houston Prescription Error Lawyer
The number of people needlessly hurt
or killed by prescription drugs has become astonishing. The
FDA and others, including the American Medical Association
and the Harvard School of Public Health, have recently
reported that prescription drugs cause an estimated 106,000
deaths a year in American hospital patients. Adverse drug
reactions in hospital patients alone cause 2.2 million
injuries each year.
Prescription drug injuries are most often caused by
pharmacy error. When a person is prescribed a medication, a
pharmacy has the obligation to ensure that the patient has
received the proper dosage and proper medication. There are
safeguards which should be in place to prevent mis-fills or
mix-ups in regard to the administration of medication.
Preventable injuries can result from anything from a drug
reaction, to carelessness, to incompetence, to outright
greed. Mistakes can occur at any point in the prescription
drug delivery process, from the manufacturer all the way to
the sales clerk or nurse assistant who actually hands the
drug to the patient. Experts estimate that two-thirds of the
deaths and injuries caused by prescription drugs could be
prevented.
Vaccine Safety Issues
The purity and safety of vaccines has also been a health
concern. Thimerosal, which is approximately 50% mercury by
weight, has been used extensively as a preservative in
vaccine. Mercury has been linked to neurological damage, and
studies are being conducted concerning Thimerosal’s possible
link to the development of autism.
Individuals who have taken an unsafe drug or been exposed
to a contaminated vaccine, may be at risk for serious health
problems and should be medically monitored.
If you believe you or someone close to you has suffered
injury prescription drugs and/or vaccinations, and you want
to initiate a legal investigation, you need competent and
experienced representation. You should promptly contact The
Crim Law Firm to assist them in presenting your claims.
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