An incorrect medication dosage can cause medical problems for any patient. Making such a medical error can be dangerous to the mother, as well as the unborn child. There have been instance where a physician chose the dosage of medication for the mother’s needs, resulting in a birth injury to the child. Understanding the medical protocols and the the legal liabilities of doctors requires a skilled medical malpractice attorney experienced in birth injury claims.
Effects of an Incorrect Dosage
These are just a few examples of how incorrect dosage claims in mothers could potentially affect their unborn babies:
- High Blood Pressure medication has been known to cause birth injuries. If the doctor prescribes too little, the mother’s blood pressure will be too high and could cause injury to the child.
- Over the counter (OTC) medication is thought to be generally safe, but they can negatively interact with other medications. Such an overdose could occur at a health facility where the mother is receiving treatment and proper records are not kept to keep track of medication administered.
- Drugs that are used to induce labor have been linked to birth injuries. If these drugs are used too heavily, they can cause the mother’s contractions to be too long and too frequent, leading to a lack of oxygen for the baby.
If your child suffered birth injuries and you believe that the incorrect dosage of medications you were given during pregnancy may be to blame, you may be entitled to financial compensation. While this cannot undo the suffering you and your baby have gone through, it can help to cover any expenses related to the injury, and can help provide for your baby’s future medical needs.
Incorrect Dosage Law Suits
Doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare workers are held to high standards when it comes to medicating patients. There should be systems in place to prevent errors such as incorrect dosages. When these errors occur, innocent families suffer. If you have suffered due to an incorrect dosage during pregnancy or delivery, call the Charleston birth injury lawyers of the Clore Law Group today.
