Medication Error

Tulsa Medication Error Attorneys

Medication Mistakes in Oklahoma

Medication errors are alarmingly common in the United States—over 100,000 alleged medication errors are reported to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) every year, and more than 7 million people are affected by medication mistakes annually in the U.S., according to the Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives (2016).

While some medication errors are relatively harmless, others lead to devastating consequences for patients and their families. If you or your loved one was harmed by a medication mistake, you could have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit against the liable party. At Brewster & De Angelis, our Tulsa medication error attorneys have extensive experience representing clients throughout Oklahoma in complex cases. Since 1983, we have successfully held hospitals, pharmacies, doctors, nurses, and other medical providers accountable when their negligence causes serious injury and death. Our team is ready to fight for you and your family.

To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our team, call (918) 265-1214 or contact us online using our secure submission form. 

Examples of Common Medication Errors

Medication errors can occur anytime a patient receives or is prescribed medication by a medical provider. Types of medical errors involving medications can have unexpected consequences, so learning about these examples will help you understand your case.

Examples of common medication errors include:

  • Overdose, under-dose, and other dosage errors
  • Dispensing or prescribing the wrong medication
  • Administering medication to the wrong patient
  • Failing to consider drug interactions
  • Failing to properly respond to adverse drug reactions
  • Labeling a medication incorrectly or unclearly
  • Dispensing medication to a patient who is allergic to the drug
  • Administering or prescribing a medication for an untested/off-label use
  • Failing to provide adequate instructions to a patient
  • Failing to warn patients of possible side effects
  • Administering a medication by the incorrect means (orally, intravenously, etc.)
  • Administering medication at the wrong frequency or for the wrong duration

Because many medications have powerful effects, these types of mistakes can lead to significant complications, catastrophic injuries, and, in the worst cases, death.

How Do Medication Mistakes Happen?

Medication errors should never happen, yet they commonly occur when medical providers are careless, negligent, or fail to uphold the accepted standard of care.

Some of the most common causes of medication errors include:

  • Diagnostic errors, including misdiagnosis, leading to the incorrect drug being prescribed or administered
  • Failing to consider a patient’s medical history, including their history of adverse drug reactions or medication allergies
  • Lack of communication or poor communication between medical providers, including prescribing doctors and pharmacies
  • Illegible handwriting on prescriptions, misunderstanding abbreviations, and other problems with prescriptions/drug labels
  • Miscalculating the appropriate medication dose based on various factors, including the patient’s weight for weight-based medications
  • Inexperienced, overconfident, or poorly trained medical providers, leading to various types of medication mistakes
  • Failing to discontinue or modify medication, often as a result of poor or nonexistent follow-up care or aftercare

If you believe you or your loved one was the victim of a medication error, there is a significant chance that medical malpractice or negligence is to blame. Reach out to our Tulsa medication error attorneys at Brewster & De Angelis to learn more about your legal rights and options.

Who Is Liable for a Medication Error?

The person or party legally responsible for a medication error depends on several factors, including the type of error, the circumstances surrounding it, and the individual medical professional’s employment status. For example, if your loved one received anesthesia in the hospital despite being allergic, leading to serious injury or death, you could have a claim against the anesthesiologist or doctor who failed to obtain your loved one’s medical history. You could also have a claim against the hospital itself if the responsible party was a hospital employee.

At Brewster & De Angelis, we know how to properly investigate claims to determine who is liable for our clients’ damages. We work with expert witnesses who provide powerful testimony regarding the standard of care, how the standard of care was breached, and what caused your injuries or your loved one’s death. Our collaborative and aggressive approach to litigation, coupled with our decades of trial experience, makes us a formidable ally for our clients, both in and out of the courtroom.

You Don’t Pay Unless We Win Your Case

We offer our personal injury and medical malpractice services on a contingency fee basis. This means that you do not owe any out-of-pocket expenses when you work with our firm; instead, we collect attorney fees via a percentage of your total recovery. If we do not recover a settlement or verdict for you, you do not pay.

It is important that you act quickly if you believe you are the victim of a preventable medical error. In Oklahoma, you only have two years to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. If you wait too long, you could lose your right to sue the liable party for damages. Our Tulsa medication mistake lawyers are ready to take your call, listen to your story, and share how we can help you fight for the justice you and your family deserve.

Give us a call at (918) 265-1214 or reach us online for a free case evaluation. 

Proven Results & Success

Hear From Our Past Clients
    "We are so grateful to the team at Brewster & DeAngelis."
    When we came to Brewster & DeAngelis, we had no idea what we wanted or what we were doing. We were broken and grieving and trying to make sense of a senseless situation, and Guy, Monty, Clark… the entire office, really, starting with the front desk… stepped in and took the burden off our shoulders. We didn’t have to worry about what we were doing or what we wanted anymore because they took the lead in a compassionate and efficient manner- they truly cared about helping our family and they didn’t ask us to carry any additional burdens- they took time to discover what we didn’t know we needed and they took care of business. They also made sure to address all of our needs outside of a “typical” legal experience by encouraging and facilitating our advocacy and educational awareness. We never wanted to need an attorney, but when we did, we were blessed to find amazing friends and supporters. We are so grateful to the team at Brewster & DeAngelis.
    - Cassie F.
    "Brewster & De Angelis Law Offices is truly remarkable."
    From the moment I reached out to them, their commitment to ethical standards and unwavering support shone through. Their dedication to doing what's right not only instilled confidence in their legal expertise but also made me feel genuinely cared for. Throughout my case, their kindness and support made a significant difference, making a challenging situation feel more manageable. I couldn't recommend Brewster & De Angelis Law Offices highly enough for their exceptional ethics and compassionate approach.
    - Christina F.
    "There are no words for how grateful I am to the entire Brewster & De Angelis team and how hard they worked to get justice for my son, Gavin, after 4 long years."
    There are no words for how grateful I am to the entire Brewster & De Angelis team and how hard they worked to get justice for my son, Gavin, after 4 long years. I sat in the court room for seven days and saw how hard each and everyone worked and the fight they put in each time they got up. I saw how much they cared. I strongly believe if it was not for this team, I would not have gotten justice for Gavin in his medical negligence case. I will forever be thankful.
    - Krystal B.
    "I will forever be grateful to the zealous lawyering and selfless generosity of this extraordinary law firm."
    My family and I are so grateful for the countless hours and all the hard work that each attorney and staff member of Brewster & De Angelis devoted over several years in the pursuit of justice. Clark Brewster and Katie Arnold McDaniel took the time to discover what no other person - not my previous defense attorney, the district attorney, or the Court - took the time to find. The erroneous cancelation of my driver’s license was the product of a court clerk’s mistake. What an amazing team! I will forever be grateful to the zealous lawyering and selfless generosity of this extraordinary law firm.
    - Stephen J.
    "Five stars!"
    Five stars! Katie is one amazingly smart cookie! Once she enters the room, you know you're in good hands! Also, probably best not to get on her bad side, you'll lose!
    - Brandon M.
    "I cannot recommend better advocates than the Brewster & DeAngelis Team."
    The office staff is polite, competent, and caring. Mr. Brewster and Mr. Fortney were generous with their time, giving detailed and informative advice. Katie Arnold McDaniel is a star. She has counseled me through various case types. Her ability to quickly understand information relevant to a dispute, analyze the issues, and find the means to resolve them is amazing to watch. Katie is a fierce advocate, compassionate, and trustworthy. She timely communicates and will do what she says she will do. I highly recommend this law firm.
    - Mallory M.
    "Mbilike is the most ethical and honest attorney around and his work ethics are top notch. Thank you Mbilike"
    Mbilike with Brewster & De Angelis represented me as a defendant in a case in Claremore Oklahoma. we went through 2.5 years of discovery, depositions and on into trial. His work was excellent and stood up to everything that the opposing council threw at us. The judge was obviously impressed by his writings and responses as well. We won on every account, and did not even argue our case after the plaintiff rested, as we knew the judge had all the information needed from the plaintiffs argument. this was a long arduous suit by some really unethical people and Mbilike put it on without a hitch and received a big win. Mbilike is the most ethical and honest attorney around and his work ethics are top notch. Thank you Mbilike
    - Jim C.
    "We will be forever grateful to them for giving us a chance to live again, following the single worst day of our lives."
    Jennifer and her team have been invaluable in helping us navigate life following my father's injury. The negligence of medical "professionals" left our family broken and afraid. Without the assistance of this wonderful team, we would not have ever recovered. They advised us, listened to us, supported us, and fought for us when no one else would. We will be forever grateful to them for giving us a chance to live again, following the single worst day of our lives.
    - Jessica M.

What Sets Brewster & De Angelis Apart?

  • Available & Responsive
    The attorneys at Brewster & De Angelis are always available to provide you with updates and answer questions regarding your case. At the end of the day, we work for you and pride ourselves on being available regardless of the situation.
  • Focused On Your Best Interests
    When going through a legal matter, things can seem scary and uncontrollable. Our team works to refine the legal process in order to ensure you not only understand exactly what is going on, but also that your goals and interests are taken into account with every decision.
  • Collaborative Legal Strategies
    Unlike other law firms, we handle a small number of cases so that our team can focus on getting you results. When it is time to get ready for trial, you can be assured that our full team of litigators has convened to get you the best possible outcome.
  • Dedicated & Trusted Counsel
    At Brewster & De Angelis we have the top litigators in Tulsa, Oklahoma and we have been serving our community for over forty years, giving us the tools and knowledge to aggressively and effectively handle your case.
When Dealing With a Legal Matter, You Need Confidence On Your Side

For over forty years, our dedicated team of attorneys have been protecting the rights of individuals throughout Oklahoma.

Obtain the Results You Need & Deserve Today

A member of our team will be in touch shortly to confirm your contact details or address questions you may have.