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Can you pursue legal action for an adverse drug effect?

On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Jan 20, 2021 | Medication Errors

Drug companies and manufactures ought to develop and sell safe medication. The federal government has also put laws and organizations into place to ensure that all medical products produced in the country are safe for consumption. California, among other states, also...

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What are medical errors in California?

On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Jan 9, 2021 | Medical Malpractice

A medical error is an unintended act of commission or omission during medical care that may cause injury, illness, disability, accelerated death or death. If your loved one has died as a result of a medical error, you may be able to file a claim for compensation....

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How can pharmacists reduce medication errors?

On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Dec 21, 2020 | Medication Errors

Medication errors are one of the most common forms of medical malpractice in California. If you catch a medication error in time, you can shrug it off as a simple mix-up. But if someone has been taking the wrong medication for days or even weeks, they could suffer...

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Factors in surgical malpractice

On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Dec 15, 2020 | Surgical Error

Research from Johns Hopkins University shows that surgical errors rank third among the top causes of death behind cancer and heart attacks. While patients commonly sign waivers to acknowledge they are aware of the risks of surgery, it doesn't excuse the doctor from...

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