Kansas City Medication Error Lawyers

When prescribed and administered correctly, medicines can save or sustain life, and prevent sickness. However, when a medicine is prescribed or administered incorrectly by a physician, nurse, pharmacist, or other medical professional, the results can be tragic. Oliver & Reichel, P.A. represents people who have been injured by medication errors and family members who have lost a loved one because of such an error.

If you or someone you care about has been injured by a medication error, please contact an attorney from Oliver & Reichel, P.A. to arrange a complimentary case evaluation. We use our vast experience to provide injured people with a voice and an opportunity to be heard.

There are a number of factors that can contribute to a medication error: A breakdown in communication, general carelessness, or hospital and nursing errors. At Oliver & Reichel, P.A., we help individuals and families who are affected by medication errors such as:

Incorrect prescription
Incorrect administration
Medication overdose, resulting from frequency, amount, or dosage
Medication given to the wrong patient
Allergic reactions that a doctor did not ask about or consider
A misdiagnosis that lead to a medication error
The doctor or pharmacist not having current information about a drug recall
A doctor's bad handwriting, omitting a decimal point, or other measurement miscommunication
The wrong label being placed on the package, by the manufacturer, or the pharmacist

We also represent nursing home residents who have been hurt because of errors in medication. These are serious acts of negligence that can result in brain damage, heart attacks, and even death.

Fatal Medication Errors

If you have lost a loved one because of a medication error, our firm can help. We offer compassionate representation in response to your tragedy and will thoroughly analyze the potential liabilities. Contact Oliver & Reichel, P.A. at 913.498.8814 to speak with someone today.