Medication Error Leads to Wrongful Death

Reporters say that a routine procedure led to the premature death of a 68-year-old woman in California last year, leading to a wrongful death claim.

In order to hold the hospital responsible for its actions, the plaintiff's legal team took a hard look into what happened to cause the death of a mother and wife. The incident, which took place at a community medical facility, was supposed to be routine and involved the administration of blood thinning medication. However, the medical staff members who were taking care of the woman gave a higher dose than necessary, ultimately leading to her death.

The family was shocked to learn that the woman had been given a dose 50 times stronger than was ordered by the doctor. Rather than take the wrongful death lawsuit to trial, the hospital settled and agreed to an undisclosed amount. In addition, the hospital has promised to ensure steps will be taken to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future, a move that the victim's family was also pleased with.

When you have lost someone due to medical malpractice, it is important that you contact a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney who can advise you of your rights. In some cases, a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer from our law office can help you file a claim to seek damages for your grief and loss of companionship.