Effects of a Chemotherapy Mistake

One of the most preventable types of medical negligence concerns the frequent occurrence of serious or fatal medication errors. Depending on the type of medication and the patient's actual medical condition, these errors can be mild or result in serious injury. A chemotherapy overdose, for example, can damage other organs in the body and potentially lead to death.

A Louisville medical malpractice attorney can determine if your injuries were the result of a chemotherapy overdose or mistake. An attorney can also investigate the facts surrounding the medication error to determine who was at fault for your injuries and who may be held liable in your Kentucky medication error claim. 

Effects of a Chemotherapy Mistake 

Since chemotherapy drugs are very powerful and are designed to kill cancer cells, they can become lethal if given incorrectly. When chemotherapy is given in large amounts, a chemotherapy overdose can actually poison your body.

Some of the effects of a chemotherapy mistake can include: 

• injury to other organs in the body;
• development of blood-related conditions;
• infection;
• low platelet count;
• excessive bleeding;
• severe pain;
• constipation;
• diarrhea;
• vomiting/nausea;
• hair loss; and
• mouth sores.  

If you have been seriously injured from a chemotherapy mistake, a Louisville medical malpractice attorney can talk to you about your legal options for filing a medical malpractice claim.  

Contacting a Louisville Medical Malpractice Attorney 

A Louisville medical malpractice attorney at Gray and White Law can help you handle every aspect of your Kentucky medication error claim. If you've been injured in Kentucky, contact us today for a no-cost evaluation of your case 800-634-8767 or 502-210-8942.