Approximately 7,000 people die each year as a result of medication errors, which occur in nearly one out of every five doses given in hospitals. Unfortunately it is not uncommon for patients to suffer severe injuries or to die as a result of drug allergies. Patients seeing physicians in hospitals, private offices, clinics and nursing homes are frequently prescribed drugs to which they are allergic, despite alerting medical personnel to their allergies prior to treatment. In addition to allergies to medications such as Penicillin, some patients are allergic to latex or other materials commonly found in hospitals and doctors’ offices. Nonetheless, these patients may come into contact with latex during inpatient and outpatient procedures.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of medical malpractice related to a drug or other allergy, our experienced personal injury attorneys can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and medical expenses. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. Our dedicated trial lawyers can also help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need a medical malpractice attorney who will work just as hard for you.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.