What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina
I am diabetic and a pharmacy sold me a highly concentrated form of insulin when I asked for regular or "R." The pharmcist told me that the bottle was different just because it was a new style when I asked about it. I normally use my pump so rarely buy R insulin at the pharmacy. I only need it when my pump runs out away from my supplies or if I have another pump or Humalog insulin issue. I purchased the insulin and used it believing the pharmacist.
I am lucky to have made it home. I do not remember much after taking the insulin. I nearly sent myself into a coma after I injecting what turned out to be five times more concentrated insulin than a normal vial of R would be. I passed out at home and the next thing I know I am in an ambulance hours later and more than 10 miles from home with a wrecked car and two police officers telling me that I looked like a drunk driver and that they had to chase me down trying to stop me.
I was crushed to have lost control like that and did not know what to do. I started to get myself together after about two weeks and see how I could put my life back together on my own. I happened upon the vial of insulin that the pharmacist sold me and looked up what the u500 designation on the bottle meant.
I have lost alot, missed alot, and been subject to injury because of that pharmacist negligence. What can I do to be made whole again? On top of the other damage I have thousands of dollars of vehicle damage, towing fees, etc. Where is the best place to turn for legal help? Should I contact the pharmacy directly first and see if they are willing to cover all my costs before I have to take legal action?
Thank you for your help,
MaxWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I am diabetic and a pharmacy sold me a highly concentrated form of insulin when I asked for regular or "R." The pharmcist told me that the bottle was different just because it was a new style when I asked about it. I normally use my pump so rarely buy R insulin at the pharmacy. I only need it when my pump runs out away from my supplies or if I have another pump or Humalog insulin issue. I purchased the insulin and used it believing the pharmacist.
I am lucky to have made it home. I do not remember much after taking the insulin. I nearly sent myself into a coma after I injecting what turned out to be five times more concentrated insulin than a normal vial of R would be. I passed out at home and the next thing I know I am in an ambulance hours later and more than 10 miles from home with a wrecked car and two police officers telling me that I looked like a drunk driver and that they had to chase me down trying to stop me.
I was crushed to have lost control like that and did not know what to do. I started to get myself together after about two weeks and see how I could put my life back together on my own. I happened upon the vial of insulin that the pharmacist sold me and looked up what the u500 designation on the bottle meant.
I have lost alot, missed alot, and been subject to injury because of that pharmacist negligence. What can I do to be made whole again? On top of the other damage I have thousands of dollars of vehicle damage, towing fees, etc. Where is the best place to turn for legal help? Should I contact the pharmacy directly first and see if they are willing to cover all my costs before I have to take legal action?
Thank you for your help,
MaxWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?