Fighting for Victims of Medication Mistakes in Cincinnati
Prescription medications are supposed to heal — not harm. Unfortunately, medication errors are one of the most common forms of medical negligence, and they can lead to serious injury, hospitalization, or even death.
At Nancy Iler Law Firm, we represent patients and families throughout Cincinnati and Hamilton County who have been harmed by prescription mistakes. We work to uncover what went wrong, hold the responsible parties accountable, and pursue the compensation you need to recover.
Types of Prescription & Medication Errors
Medication errors can happen at any stage — from the doctor’s office to the pharmacy counter. Common cases we handle include:
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Wrong Prescription: Receiving the wrong drug entirely
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Dosage Mistakes: Overdose or underdose due to prescribing or dispensing errors
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Dangerous Drug Interactions: Failure to check for conflicts with existing medications
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Allergy-Related Errors: Prescribing a drug to which the patient is allergic
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Mislabeled or Misfilled Prescriptions: Pharmacy dispensing errors
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Failure to Monitor: Not adjusting medications despite lab results or side effects
Each of these errors is preventable when healthcare providers follow proper safety procedures.
How Prescription Errors Occur
Medication errors in Cincinnati nursing homes, hospitals, and pharmacies often happen because of:
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Poor communication between doctors, nurses, and pharmacists
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Electronic or handwritten prescription mistakes
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Inadequate review of patient history or drug allergies
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Overworked pharmacy staff and rushed dispensing processes
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Failure to follow medication safety checks
Our legal team investigates every step in the chain of care to determine where the error happened and who is legally responsible.
Consequences of Medication Errors
Prescription errors can cause devastating harm, including:
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Severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis
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Organ damage (kidney, liver, heart)
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Stroke or cardiac events
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Prolonged illness due to untreated conditions
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Overdose or fatal drug toxicity
If you suspect your injury or a loved one’s death was caused by a medication mistake, you have the right to demand answers.
Your Legal Rights in Ohio
Ohio law allows patients harmed by prescription errors to pursue compensation for:
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Emergency treatment and hospital bills
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Ongoing medical care and rehabilitation
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Lost wages or loss of earning ability
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Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
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Wrongful death damages if the error was fatal
Because Ohio requires a medical expert to review the case before filing a malpractice claim, it’s important to speak with an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
Why Cincinnati Clients Choose Nancy Iler Law Firm
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Medical Insight: Nancy Iler is a former registered nurse, giving her a unique ability to analyze medical records and detect medication errors.
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Proven Experience: Over 30 years representing injury victims across Ohio.
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Aggressive Representation: We take on negligent doctors, pharmacies, and hospitals — and their insurers.
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No Fees Unless We Win: We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Cincinnati Prescription Error FAQs
Q: Can I sue a pharmacy for filling my prescription wrong?
A: Yes. Pharmacies have a legal duty to dispense the correct medication and dosage. If their error caused you harm, you may be entitled to compensation.
Q: How do I prove a medication error caused my injury?
A: Our team gathers medical records, pharmacy logs, and expert testimony to show the connection between the error and your harm.
Q: What is the deadline to file a claim?
A: In Ohio, most prescription error cases must be filed within one year from when you discovered (or should have discovered) the injury. Acting quickly is crucial.
Speak with a Cincinnati Prescription Error Attorney
If you or a loved one has suffered because of a medication mistake, you deserve justice.
Call Nancy Iler Law Firm today for a free, confidential consultation with an experienced Cincinnati prescription error lawyer. We proudly represent clients throughout Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and surrounding Southwest Ohio communities.