MCALLEN, TX ATTORNEY REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG MALPRACTICE

It's not statistically likely that you are a chemist or a pharmacist, and even if you do happen to be one, chances are that for prescription medication, you still rely upon the advice of others who work in that part of the medical industry. When you swallow a prescribed pill or ingest a spoonful of prescription syrup, you're acting on good faith that the professionals who prescribed and prepared it have done so safely. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Individuals who are given the wrong prescription medication, receive an improperly prepared medication, are prescribed two or more medications that negatively interact with one another, or are prescribed a medication in spite of a known allergy, can suffer minor to severe illnesses or even die.

Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney in Hidalgo County

Raul A. Guajardo represents Texas men and women who have suffered injury or illness as a result of prescription errors. Both Texas and the federal government have rigid laws governing the dispensing of medication. Even with the legal restrictions in place, there are a number of ways that licensed physicians and pharmacists can endanger their patients.

• Improper dosage
• Prescribing against known allergies
• Prescribing medicines that interact negatively in combination
• Filling the prescription with the wrong medicine
• Not informing patients of possible dangers or side effects
• Over-prescribing addictive medication
• Continuing a course of medication despite apparent side effects

Depending on the error and type of medicine, a patient can develop symptoms like rashes, nausea, headaches, high blood pressure, increased susceptibility to heart attacks or strokes, narcotic addiction, loss of faculties, dementia, et cetera.

Protect Your Health and Your Legal Rights

If you or your child has developed a new condition after taking a prescribed medication, or your health has been jeopardized by a prescription drug's failure to treat your condition, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the McAllen, Texas Law Office of Raul A. Guajardo, P.L.L.C. He can arrange for you to meet with the experts who are necessary to determine whether or not you have a valid legal claim. If they find that negligence exists, attorney Guajardo will aggressively pursue your case through the Texas courts if necessary.

To schedule an appointment with an experienced and reputable Texas personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer, call Raul A. Guajardo at (866) 687-9672 or (956) 587-0547.