What do the legal experts at Kennedy Hodges have to say about injury accidents caused by prescription errors?
By continuously researching legal briefs, journals, and case studies, the lawyers at Kennedy Hodges put their legal expertise to work by providing readers with information and legal opinions about injuries and medical conditions resulting from prescription errors across the county. Check out their blogs, which cover a wide range of topics, including common causes of the pharmacy errors, symptoms, treatments, and tips on handling an insurance claim.
12/27/2013
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Responsibilities for California Pharmacists Have Increased
Find out why patient safety may be a concern following the newly expanded duties of California pharmacists as a result of Senate Bill 493.
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12/22/2013
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Why Spelling Is Vital in Preventing Pharmacy Errors
Spelling out the name of a drug is more important than ever, as it could help to reduce wrong medications from being filled by mistake.
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12/17/2013
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It Appears That the Pennsylvania State Pharmacy Board Has Been Busy
Find out what has been keeping the Pennsylvania State Pharmacy Board busy this last year. Could it be an increase in complaints? Find out here.
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12/10/2013
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Permanent Injuries: a Sad Reality of CVS Pharmacy Negligence
A customer of an Alton CVS pharmacy has filed a lawsuit alleging that he suffered permanent injuries as a result of receiving the wrong medication.
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When a pharmacist goes to work feeling ill, that pharmacist is more likely to make a pharmacy error at Walgreens due to an impaired mental and physical state.
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When hospital or pharmacy errors occur, find out who may be liable for a medication mistake that causes injuries or fatalities.
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11/22/2013
David W. Hodges
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Who Is Liable for Injuries That Result From Prescription Misfills?
Find out who you can hold liable for injuries that you may have suffered as a result of a prescription misfill here from a pharmacy malpractice attorney.
Category: Pharmacy Malpractice
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11/17/2013
David W. Hodges
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How Children Recover After Suffering Injuries from Wrong Drug Labels
Wrong drug labels may cause a child to overdose and suffer injuries. When a child is injured, there are three ways for the child to recover. Find out here.
Category: Kids Rx Errors
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11/10/2013
David W. Hodges
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Concerns Over Medication Mistakes Involving Wrong Drug Dosages
Find out why so many wrong drug dosages are made nationwide and what the outcomes are here from a concerned medication error attorney.
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11/2/2013
David W. Hodges
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Seriousness of Nursing Home Residents Receiving the Wrong Medication
Find out just how serious it can be when nursing home residents receive the wrong medication or too much medication here from a medication error attorney.
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10/27/2013
David W. Hodges
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Texas Malpractice Lawsuit Filed Over Handwriting Error & Fatal Overdose
When fatal overdoses occur because of a medical professional’s negligence, the family of the victim can file a Texas malpractice lawsuit for damages.
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10/22/2013
David W. Hodges
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Beware of Child Medication Errors from Acetaminophen Dosing Confusion
When confusion over doses occurs, child medication errors can occur, and children can suffer from an acetaminophen overdose.
Category: Kids Rx Errors
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10/12/2013
David W. Hodges
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How Are Faulty Systems Contributing to Wrong Drug Dosages?
Wrong drug dosages are often the result of flawed healthcare systems. If you have been harmed, contact a pharmacy error lawyer today.
Category: Wrong Dosage
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10/10/2013
David W. Hodges
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Medical Errors Affect 43 Million People and Counting
When medical errors and mistakes at hospitals occur, millions of people are affected worldwide, which has led to injuries, disabilities and death.
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10/2/2013
David W. Hodges
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Injured from Wrong Dosage? A Walgreens Lawsuit May Be Your Answer
When a pharmacist fills too high of a dose or does not give a patient the correct instructions, a patient may have a Walgreens lawsuit if injuries occur.
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9/27/2013
David W. Hodges
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Child Receives Ear Drops Instead of Eye Drops Due to Pharmacy Error
Find out from a pharmacy error attorney what happened when an infant was given ear drops instead of eye drops by a pharmacist.
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9/22/2013
David W. Hodges
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Math Mistakes—Factors in Drug Dosing Errors
What does math have to do with drug dosage errors. Discover steps to take if you were a victim of a medication mistake from a concerned pharmacy error attorney.
Category: Wrong Dosage
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9/17/2013
David W. Hodges
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The FDA’s Part in Preventing Sound-Alike Drugs from Getting Confused
What is the FDA’s role in preventing people from receiving the wrong prescription due to sound-alike drug names? More here from a pharmacy error attorney.
Category: Wrong Medication
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9/10/2013
David W. Hodges
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New Walgreens Policy May Cause Your Pharmacist to Call Your Doctor
Find out why a pharmacist at Walgreens may be calling your doctor before your prescription is filled. More information shared from a pharmacy error lawyer.
Category: General
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9/2/2013
David W. Hodges
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The Seriousness of Pharmacy Malpractice
Find out the seriousness of what can happen when a pharmacy fills the wrong prescription. Learn more about filing a pharmacy malpractice lawsuit.
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8/27/2013
David W. Hodges
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Eight Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Pediatric Medication Poisonings
Find out why children five-years-old and younger are at the highest risk for accidental pediatric prescription poisonings and what parents can do about it.
Category: Kids Rx Errors
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8/22/2013
David W. Hodges
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Two Main Reasons Why Pharmacists Dispense Wrong Medications in Texas
Pharmaceutical errors occur for many reasons. Find out two of the main causes of dispensing errors from a Texas pharmacy error attorney.
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8/17/2013
David W. Hodges
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Even Pharmacists Complain to Their State Boards of Pharmacy
Many pharmacists complain to their state boards for unsafe working conditions that have affected patient safety. Read details from a pharmacy error lawyer.
Category: State pharmacy boards
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8/10/2013
David W. Hodges
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Diabetics May Be at Risk for Insulin Dosage Errors
Diabetics using MiniMed Paradigm insulin pump can find out about the potential for insulin dosage errors, shared by an experienced medication error attorney.
Category: Wrong Dosage
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8/2/2013
David W. Hodges
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Could Better Pill Bottle Warning Labels Help Patients Prevent More Medication Errors?
What steps can you take to prevent medication errors? Pharmacy error law firm shares scientific study that examined how patients view pill bottle warnings.
Category: Drug Error Prevention
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