Dangers of Drug Allergies
Drug allergies are a serious issue in American hospitals. While careful reading of a patient’s drug history and good intra-hospital communication can prevent the vast majority of cases of allergic reactions to drugs, even the best hospital and the most careful, conscientious doctors can commit malpractice errors. Being treated with a drug to which you are allergic can result in serious damage to your health.
If you or someone you love has experienced health problems due to an allergic reaction to drugs, you may be able to seek financial compensation. Contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 610-667-7511 today.
Serious Consequences of Drug Allergies
The consequences of being treated with a drug to which you are allergic can range from inconvenient to severe and life-threatening. Reactions to drug allergies include symptoms from the temporary to the long-term, such as:
- Blindness
- Brain damage
- Memory loss
- Hearing loss
- Coma
- Physical deterioration
- Paralyzation
- Physical damage and disfigurement
- Death
It’s important to realize that even the most careful doctor can commit errors which lead you to being exposed to drugs to which you are allergic. An allergic reaction to a drug requires immediate medical attention to correct.
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If you’ve been the victim of negligent medical care that has resulted in sickness due to a drug reaction, it is your legal right to seek financial compensation for your injury. To learn more about what you can do, contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 610-667-7511.