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Medical Malpractice

The increasing rate of prescription drug use among today’s society calls for a closer look into what doctors are prescribing. Drug counselors across the nation are hearing more stories about teenage pill popping parties. Mixing prescription drugs can cause for many visits to the emergency room. The reason for the popularity in this type of drug use is because it is easy to obtain and is a more socially acceptable way of getting high than taking street drugs. The increasing availability to obtain these prescription drugs is a big reason for their abuse.  

Trying to reduce the amount of prescription drugs on the black market, authorities have tried to shutdown “pill mills”, where doctors prescribe inordinate amounts of narcotics. These doctors are prescribing people with a large amount of certain drugs that tend to make users dependent on the drug. The FDA and other anti-drug officials have noted that they did not expect to see such an escalation in the use of prescription drugs. This is in part due to the fact that most government programs are focused on marijuana, tobacco, alcohol, and methamphetamine use.

Pharmaceutical companies around the globe are giving incentives to doctors who prescribe patients with their drug. In many cases these drugs may do more harm than good and can cost patients an arm and a leg. In such cases it pays to have an attorney experienced in medical malpractice cases. Napoli, Bern, Ripka (New York based personal injury attorneys) have quality experience in dealing with medical malpractice lawsuits. Allowing the pressure of insurance companies to influence decision making, doctors are increasingly making more misdiagnoses and medical errors.

If you or a loved one has been harmed by a medical error contact a malpractice lawyer at Napoli, Bern, Ripka. We will evaluate your situation, recommend the actions to take, and help you obtain the compensation you need and deserve. We will also help you make a difference for future patients.