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Prescription Negligence FAQs
How common is prescription negligence?
I've been taking a drug that was not prescribed by a physician. Do
I still have a possible legal claim for injuries suffered?
Why are prescription drug recalls so frequently discussed in the
media?
My prescription was incorrectly filled and I became very ill. Do I
have a prescription negligence case?
What are some of the most common drugs that can cause serious
injury leading to prescription negligence?
How common is prescription negligence?
Prescription negligence results in more than 550,000 injuries and over 100,000
deaths each year, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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I've been taking a drug that was not prescribed by a
physician. Do I still have a possible legal claim for injuries suffered?
In a case where a physician did not prescribed the drug which caused injury, but
instead you purchased it on your own, you may still have a claim against the
drug manufacturer. Contact an experienced prescription negligence attorney at
Ted A. Greve & Associates, P.A to discuss your possible claim.
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Why are prescription drug recalls so frequently discussed
in the media?
Prescription drugs are often rushed to market without adequate testing. The
long-term effects of prescription medications are difficult to determine and
tests that are thought to be performed by the FDA are sometimes done by
laboratories and are funded by the drug manufacturer.
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My prescription was incorrectly filled and I became very
ill. Do I have a prescription negligence case?
It is possible that you have a case. Lawsuits can be based on improperly filled
prescriptions. In most cases, either a medication is prescribed that contradicts
a medication that the patient is already taking, or a pharmacist gives an
incorrect medication or dosage. In a situation such as this, pharmacists and/or
doctors would be held liable. If a person dies due to a medication, a wrongful
death case may be filed. If a medication causes serious illnesses or side
effects during its manufacturing, the drug manufacturer is held accountable. In
North Carolina there is a shorter statute of limitation where death is involved.
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What are some of the most common drugs that can cause
serious injury leading to prescription negligence?
While any drug can lead to prescription negligence if improperly handled, drugs
on the
following list have been known to cause serious side effects:
- Accutane
- Baycol
- Bextra
- Celebrex
- Enbrel
- Meridia
- Ortho Evra Patches
- OxyContin
- Paxil
- Prempro
- Rezulin
- Serzone
- Thimerosal
- Vioxx
- Zyprexa
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For more information, visit our page on Prescription Negligence.
Contact us online through our free evaluation form if you have any questions about your claim.
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