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Pharmacy Negligence / Medication Errors

Legal Help for Pharmacy Negligence and Medication Error Victims

Approximately four billion prescriptions for medication are filled each year in the U.S. Many understaffed local pharmacies are hard-pressed to keep pace with demand. Many consumers do not receive the attention to detail that they deserve.

As a result, millions of trusting consumers receive incorrect prescriptions — and those who are injured should consider whether to file a pharmacy negligence claim. Similar examples of serious medication error in hospitals and clinics can lead to legal action for medical malpractice.

Pharmacy negligence and medication errors can lead to serious or fatal health consequences. When you believe you have been victimized by a pharmacist's oversight, protect your rights. Contact the law offices of Robert A. Shuman & Associates, P.C.

For more than 30 years, Robert A. Shuman has devoted his experience and energy to achieving justice for victims of medical negligence. His diversified team of lawyers and staff paralegals, nurses and investigators provide legal services with integrity and a commitment to providing personal attention to New England injury victims.

Call 866-599-5853 today, toll-free, to schedule a free consultation.

Robert A. Shuman & Associates, P.C. — Protecting Your Health and Future

Examples of pharmacy negligence and medication errors include:

  • Providing the wrong medications, wrong dosages, or overdoses
  • Failure to recognize potentially harmful drug interactions
  • Failure to anticipate effects of drug allergies
  • Failure to counsel the consumer about a medication
  • Confusion over drugs of similar appearance or name
  • Pharmacist miscommunication with a doctor's office
  • Overemphasis by a pharmacy on speed and volume over safety
  • Inadequate regulations

Pharmacy negligence is preventable. Medication errors are avoidable. The legal actions we file on your behalf send out these messages, loudly and clearly. At Robert A. Shuman & Associates, our attorneys show zero tolerance for short cuts in procedures that could endanger your health, or lead to a tragic wrongful death.

You can depend on our team of skilled lawyers, investigators, nurses and medical experts to work hard for the results you need. Our negotiation and litigation skills have won many millions of dollars for our personal injury and medical malpractice clients.

Contact any of our five Massachusetts or Rhode Island law offices. Your initial consultation is free of charge.

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We can be reached at 866-599-5853 from throughout New England, and maintain offices in Boston, Springfield, Worcester and Sharon, Massachusetts; and Providence, Rhode Island. Your e-mail messages will be promptly answered.

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Areas of Practice Verdicts and Settlements
  • Medical Malpractice - Optometrist - $875,000.00
  • Emergency Room Negligence - $750,000
  • Medical Malpractice Failure to Diagnose Melanoma - $1,750,000
  • Premises Liability -$1,400,000.00
  • Medical Malpractice Failure To Diagnose Spinal Injury - $2,900.000
  • Medical Malpractice Delay In Diagnosis Melanoma - $1,000,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Failure To Diagnose Ophthalmologic Condition - $1,750,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Failure To Diagnose Colon Cancer - $1,400,000
  • Failure to Diagnose Cardiac Condition $1,500,000
  • Premises Liability ­ Lead Paint Poisoning - $2,225,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Chiropractic Negligence - $1,900,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Failure To Diagnose Breast Cancer - $1,200,000
  • Medical Malpractice - Failure To Diagnose Osteosarcoma - $775,000
  • Motor Vehicle Negligence ­ Death - $500,000
  • Nursing Home Negligence ­ Fall From Wheelchair - $500,000
  • Nursing Home Negligence - $390,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Failure To Diagnose Cardiac Condition - $1,400,000
  • Medical Malpractice - Failure To Diagnose Rectal Cancer - $750,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Failure To Diagnose Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - $1,000,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Failure To Diagnose Breast Cancer - $900,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Wrongful Birth - $750,000
  • Motor Vehicle Negligence ­ Disc Herniation - $362,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Failure To Diagnose Prostate Cancer $700,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Failure To Diagnose Subarachnoid Hemorrhage $850,000
  • Medical Malpractice - Surgical Malpractice $600,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ EMT Negligence - $825,000
  • Medical Malpractice - Emergency Room Error - $500,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Surgical Error - $750,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Failure To Diagnose Cancer- $775,000
  • Premises Liability ­ Near Electrocution - $450,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Orthopedic Surgery - $509,000
  • Medical Malpractice - Emergency Room Error - $350,000
  • Medical Malpractice ­ Plastic Surgery ­ $725,000
  • Medical Malpractice - OB Negligence - $350,000

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