San Antonio Medication Error Lawyer

Injured or Fallen Ill Because of a Medication Error?

If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to a medication mistake, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. At Kemmy Law Firm, P.C., our experienced medication error lawyers in San Antonio are dedicated to helping victims of negligent pharmaceutical and medical practices hold responsible parties accountable. Medication errors can lead to severe consequences—including long-term health complications, disability, or even death. You shouldn't have to deal with the fallout alone.

Call (830) 264-6297 today or fill out our online contact form to schedule your free case evaluation.

What Is a Medication Error?

A medication error is any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm. These mistakes can happen at any stage of the medication process, from prescription and dispensing to administration and monitoring. Medication errors are more common than most people realize and can affect patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Whether the result of negligence by a physician, pharmacist, nurse, or healthcare facility, these errors often arise from a lack of communication, poor procedures, or human oversight.

Common Types of Medication Errors

Medication errors can occur in a variety of ways. Some of the most frequent types include:

• Wrong Medication: The patient receives a different drug than was intended or prescribed.
• Wrong Dosage: Administering too much or too little of a medication, which can lead to overdose or ineffective treatment.
• Wrong Route of Administration: Giving a drug via the wrong method (e.g., intravenous instead of oral).
• Drug Interactions: Prescribing a medication that negatively interacts with another drug the patient is taking.
• Allergic Reactions: Administering a medication that the patient is allergic to, often due to failure to check the medical history.
• Labeling or Packaging Errors: Incorrect labeling can lead to confusion over dosing or the drug itself.
• Failure to Warn of Side Effects: Patients must be informed of potential side effects and risks before taking a new medication.

No matter the type of mistake, medication errors can have devastating physical, emotional, and financial effects. Our San Antonio medication error attorneys are here to hold negligent parties accountable.

Common Causes of Medication Errors

Understanding how these errors happen is critical to building a strong legal case. Some of the most common causes of medication errors include:

• Poor Communication Among Healthcare Providers: A breakdown in communication between doctors, pharmacists, and nurses can easily lead to mistakes.
• Illegible Handwriting or Incorrect Entry in Medical Records: Misreading a prescription or inputting the wrong information in electronic systems.
• Inadequate Patient Information: Failing to review allergies, existing prescriptions, or health conditions before prescribing a medication.
• Fatigue and Understaffing: Healthcare providers working long hours or under high stress are more likely to make careless errors.
• Lack of Training or Oversight: Inexperienced staff or inadequate protocols can lead to mishandling of medications.
• Defective Technology: Malfunctions in pharmacy software, automated dispensing machines, or barcode scanning systems.

Who Is Liable for a Medication Error?

Multiple parties can be held responsible for a medication error depending on the circumstances. These may include:

• Doctors and Prescribing Physicians: If a physician prescribes the wrong medication, dosage, or fails to review a patient’s medical history.
• Pharmacists: If the wrong medication is dispensed or if labeling instructions are incorrect.
• Nurses or Hospital Staff: If a drug is administered improperly or given to the wrong patient.
• Hospitals or Clinics: When institutional failures—such as poor hiring practices or lack of protocol—contribute to the error.
• Drug Manufacturers: If a defect in labeling, packaging, or drug formulation led to the incident.

Our San Antonio medication error lawyers will thoroughly investigate the facts of your case to determine who should be held accountable. Whether it's one party or several, we’ll build a case designed to get you the compensation you deserve.

Compensation for Medication Error Victims

Victims of medication errors may be entitled to significant compensation, including:

• Medical expenses for treatment related to the error
• Lost income due to time off work or diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering, including physical pain and emotional distress
• Disability or disfigurement, in cases of long-term harm
• Wrongful death damages, if a loved one died due to a medication mistake

FAQs About Medication Error Claims in San Antonio, TX

How long do I have to file a medication error lawsuit in Texas?
Texas law generally allows two years from the date of the incident to file a medical malpractice claim.

Can I sue a hospital for a medication error?
Yes, if the error resulted from hospital procedures, staffing, or employee negligence, the hospital may be held liable.

What if I didn’t realize the error until later?
In some cases, the "discovery rule" may apply, extending the deadline if the injury wasn’t immediately known.

Do I need expert testimony for my claim?
Yes, Texas law requires expert medical testimony to establish that a healthcare provider violated the standard of care.

Speak with a San Antonio Medication Error Attorney Today

If you believe a medication error caused your injury or the death of a loved one, don’t wait to get legal advice. Let a San Antonio medication error lawyer from Kemmy Law Firm, P.C. evaluate your case and explain your legal options. We offer free consultations, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Contact us today at (830) 264-6297 to speak with an experienced San Antonio medication error attorney.