Can I file a Kentucky malpractice claim against a pharmacy or pharmacist for negligence or a serious error?

A: You may be able to file a Kentucky malpractice claim against a pharmacy or pharmacist for negligence if you were the victim of a serious error. A Louisville personal injury attorney can help with your case. However you should also be sure your personal injury attorney understands pharmacist malpractice claims.

Pursuing a Kentucky malpractice claim can be a lengthy and complicated process. Having the help of a knowledgeable Louisville personal injury attorney can ease the stress.

To file a Kentucky malpractice claim against a pharmacy or pharmacist, you must be able to establish 3 things. The first is that the pharmacy or pharmacist owed a duty of care to you. In other words, they were responsible for accurately filling your medication.

The second thing you must establish is that the pharmacy or pharmacist breached that duty of care to you. They must have acted in a negligent manner that led to an error.

Some of the types of errors could include giving you another patient's medication, prescribing the wrong dosage or putting an incorrect label on your medication bottle.  

The third thing that must be established in a Kentucky malpractice claim against a pharmacy or pharmacist is that as a result of their breach of duty of care to you, you suffered a serious injury.

You may then be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. Compensation through a Kentucky malpractice claim could include your medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages or even wrongful death if a loved one was fatally injured.

A Louisville personal injury attorney will carefully evaluate your case to determine if you have a valid Kentucky malpractice claim and what steps you need to take next in order to protect your legal rights.

Contacting a Louisville Personal Injury Attorney

A Louisville personal injury attorney at Gray and White Law can help you handle every aspect of your Kentucky malpractice claim. If you've been injured in Kentucky, contact us today for a free evaluation of your case - 1-800-634-8767 or 502-210- 8942.