Can you sue for hospital medication errors?

Yes, you can sue for medication errors. In 2006, 1.5 million people in the United States were harmed because of medication errors, according to Nolo. Medication errors can occur in different ways. For instance, you could be in the hospital and receive a prescribed medication based on the doctor’s misdiagnosing a medical condition. Or you could be injured when a nurse gives you the correct medication but wrong dosage.

Since you have the right to sue because of medication errors, you can make a complaint with your local court. You will have to prove that the medication errors occurred. Before or after the complaint is filed, the hospital may want to settle with you. A settlement means that you and the hospital decide to resolve the issue outside of court. You will receive a negotiated amount of money and agree not to sue the hospital. With a settlement, the hospital may not admit any fault publicly. If a settlement isn’t reached, then you may start or continue a lawsuit. With a lawsuit, you must prove that medication errors actually occurred. If you win, then you may receive a monetary amount that covers your medical bills and any related lost wages. However, if you lose, you won’t receive anything.