"Studies of the pervasive problem of medical errors have also found that an estimated 3 to 4 percent of hospitalized patients received the wrong drug, dose or treatment, and that such mistakes are implicated in the death of one in 10 of these victims." (Washington Post, February 18, 2003; Page HE01)

Medication errors are prevalent throughout the U.S. In fact, in 2002 Medmarx, a database operated by U.S. Pharmacopeia, found that over 100,000 medical errors were voluntarily reported in the U.S.

Medication errors can include, but are not limited to, administering an incorrect medication, an incorrect dosage of the proper medication or failing to administer any medication when medication is needed.

Virtually all medication errors are avoidable. The aforementioned Medmarx study further concluded that nearly 50% of medication errors were due to a "distracted" individual, and nearly 40% were due to inadequate or under qualified staff.

If you or a loved one feel you have been injured due to medication error, it is essential that you contact an attorney. The Law Offices of Robert A. D'Iorio & Associates PLLC have attorneys and physicians on staff to evaluate your medication error case and ensure you receive the compensation that you deserve.

Call us today at 202.243.0581 or contact us online for your free consultation.