Protecting Patients Harmed by Medication Mistakes
Prescription medications are meant to improve health — but when a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist makes a mistake, the results can be dangerous or even fatal. Prescription errors are among the most common forms of medical malpractice, and many are completely preventable.
At Nancy Iler Law Firm, we represent patients across Ohio who have been harmed by medication mistakes. With more than 30 years of legal experience — and a background as a registered nurse — Nancy Iler understands how prescription errors happen and how to hold negligent providers accountable.
What Is a Prescription Error?
A prescription error occurs when a patient receives the wrong medication, the wrong dosage, or unsafe drug combinations. Common examples include:
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Wrong Medication: Prescribing or dispensing a completely different drug than intended
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Incorrect Dosage: Giving too much or too little of a medication
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Dangerous Drug Combinations: Failing to recognize harmful interactions with other medications
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Allergy Oversight: Prescribing drugs a patient is known to be allergic to
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Improper Instructions: Failure to provide clear dosing or administration directions
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Failure to Monitor: Not adjusting medications based on lab results or patient response
Each of these errors can lead to serious harm, hospitalization, or wrongful death.
How Prescription Errors Happen
Medication errors often result from systemic problems such as:
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Poor communication between doctors, nurses, and pharmacists
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Handwritten prescriptions that are misread or misinterpreted
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Inadequate review of patient history, allergies, or current medications
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Overworked or understaffed pharmacies or hospitals
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Failure to follow safety protocols or double-check prescriptions
Our firm investigates where the mistake happened — whether with the prescribing physician, the hospital, or the pharmacy — and builds a strong case for compensation.
Potential Consequences of Medication Errors
Prescription errors can lead to:
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Severe allergic reactions
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Organ damage or failure
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Seizures or stroke
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Worsening of the patient’s condition
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Overdose or death
These outcomes are devastating but often avoidable with proper care and safeguards.
Your Legal Rights in Ohio
Patients harmed by prescription errors may be entitled to compensation for:
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Medical expenses and hospitalization
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Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
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Lost wages and future earning capacity
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Rehabilitation or long-term care needs
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Wrongful death damages for surviving family members
Because Ohio law requires a medical expert affidavit before filing a malpractice case, working with an experienced attorney is critical to protect your claim.
Why Choose Nancy Iler Law Firm
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Medical Knowledge: Nancy Iler’s nursing background allows her to analyze medical records and understand how the error occurred
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Extensive Experience: Over 30 years representing patients in medical malpractice cases across Ohio
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Aggressive Advocacy: We hold doctors, pharmacists, hospitals, and their insurers accountable
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No Fees Unless We Win: We work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you
What to Do If You Suspect a Prescription Error
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Seek Immediate Medical Care: Get treatment to prevent further harm.
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Save the Evidence: Keep pill bottles, receipts, and written instructions.
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Document Symptoms: Write down what happened and when you noticed the error.
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Call a Lawyer: Contact an experienced Ohio prescription error attorney as soon as possible to start an investigation.
Speak with an Ohio Prescription Error Lawyer
You trusted your healthcare provider or pharmacist to keep you safe — if their mistake harmed you, you have the right to take action.
Call Nancy Iler Law Firm today for a free, confidential consultation with an experienced Ohio medication error attorney.