Accidental Overdoses at the Hospital

When an individual stays in the hospital overnight to receive treatment for an ailment, it isn’t uncommon for that individual to be prescribed a medication to be administered by the hospital’s staff. Oftentimes, these medications are painkillers, but some may be more specialized medicines to treat certain ailments.

Unfortunately, even an experienced healthcare worker can make a serious mistake, and that may lead to an accidental overdose. If you or someone you love was accidentally overdosed at a hospital and suffered an injury because of it, contact the Madison medical malpractice lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 800-242-2874 to discuss your legal rights.

Causes of Overdoses

Usually, patients are accidentally overdosed because of human error or negligence. This can translate into any number of actions, including:

• Clerical errors or poor penmanship
• Misreading a dosage
• Paying insufficient attention to the job at hand
• Inexperience

Each of these errors is an unfortunate one, especially since each may cause serious harm or even death to patients, who in most cases do not know that they are being overdosed. While it may be easy to point the finger at nurses, who usually give patients medicine, doctors and/or pharmacists may be to blame as well.

It is important to consult with an experience medical malpractice attorney about your legal options in the event of an overdose.

Contact Us

Overdoses at home are hazardous, but overdoses at hospitals may be even more dangerous, as hospitals tend to use more potent drugs. If you or your loved one was the victim of a negligent healthcare provider, you may be eligible to receive compensation. Contact the Madison medical malpractice attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 800-242-2874 for a free case evaluation.