Malpractice Attorneys New York City
The team of malpractice attorneys assembled by Jeffrey J. Shapiro at our New York City offices is ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with you in your fight for justice. Whenever you have any question regarding your right to justice under the malpractice laws, our attorneys would like to hear from you. An email sent to us today is all it takes to set up a free consultation at your convenience.
The variety of malpractice claims has only increased as the health care industry has become more complex in New York City and elsewhere. One form of malpractice that has become widespread lately involves drug switching. This process is simple, yet potentially dangerous. Fortunately, it is covered by malpractice law.
Malpractice Attorneys Fight Drug Switching in New York City
A patient receives a medication prescription from a New York City hospital doctor or specialist at the conclusion of a referral visit or hospital stay. When the patient presents the prescription at his HMO pharmacy, either for the first prescription or a refill, the HMO doctor or pharmacist switches to another brand or a generic version. Because of small but substantial differences in the active ingredients or manufacturing process between the two medications, the patient experiences severe side effects or allergic reactions to the substitute medication.
If you believe you may have been a victim of malpractice due to drug switching, take action immediately. Keep all records concerning your prescriptions and your reactions to them. Present them to our attorneys at your free consultation visit, and we will determine if you have an actionable malpractice case in the New York City courts.
