Cases We Handle

    Medication Errors

    At Thomas & Wan, we believe in the importance of safe, effective medication practices. Unfortunately, medication errors are common and can lead to severe health consequences. We fight for patients who have been harmed by preventable medication mistakes.

    Medication error cases we handle:

    Claims against negligent doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and hospitals whose medication errors caused preventable patient harm.

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    Wrong Medication

    When healthcare providers mistakenly give a patient a drug meant for another patient, or simply the wrong drug.

    Overdose

    Administering or prescribing an excessive dose of medication, which can cause harmful or potentially lethal effects.

    Drug Interactions

    The failure to consider how different drugs might interact in a patient's body, potentially leading to adverse effects.

    Pharmacy Errors

    Errors made in the pharmacy, such as dispensing the wrong medication or incorrect dosage instructions.

    Failure to Monitor Side Effects

    Neglecting the responsibility to monitor a patient's reaction to medication, missing crucial signs of adverse side effects.

    Warning Signs of Medication Errors

    Unexpected or severe side effects after taking a new medication

    Your medication looks different from what you usually take

    You receive a medication you don't recognize

    No changes or improvements after taking prescribed medication

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    Call us today for a free consultation—we will discuss what your legal options are for your medication error case. If you have medical records, you can send them to us for a free review with no obligation.

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    Results We've Secured in This Area

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    Failure to Treat Stroke Symptoms Led to Permanent Paralysis

    Through litigation, we secured compensation to help provide for future medical care, rehabilitation, supportive services, lost earning capacity, and long-term financial security.

    Our client arrived at the hospital with classic stroke symptoms, including confusion, slurred speech, weakness, and difficulty walking. Although his symptoms briefly improved, they quickly returned while he remained in the hospital under medical observation.

    StrokeSpinal cord / nerveMedication / care error
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    Cervical Injection Caused Permanent Arm Paralysis

    Through litigation, we secured compensation to help provide for future medical treatment, therapy, home assistance, lost earning capacity, and long-term financial security.

    The evidence showed the physician performed cervical injections under sedation, preventing the patient from warning him of spinal cord pain during the procedure. The physician also failed to properly use fluoroscopy and failed to use contrast dye to confirm safe needle placement before injecting medication into the spinal cord.

    Spinal cord / nerveSurgical errorMedication / care error
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    Improper Central Line Placement Led to Leg Amputation

    Through litigation, we secured compensation to help provide for future medical care, advanced prosthetics, rehabilitation, home modifications, and long-term financial security.

    The evidence showed the physician failed to use ultrasound guidance—the accepted standard of care—and inserted the catheter using anatomical landmarks despite the patient being critically ill, morbidly obese, and in shock. After placement, the physician failed to properly verify that the catheter was in the vein before powerful vasopressor medications were infused.

    Surgical errorMedication / care errorCardiac / vascular
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