06 February

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What is a Medication Error and How Can it Affect You?

Medication errors impact patient safety and well-being. At Foty Law Group, we specialize in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, highlighting the seriousness of these errors. Medication errors can occur in various forms, such as incorrect prescriptions, dosage mistakes, or administration of the wrong drug. This often leads to severe consequences, including injuries or even fatalities. Victims of medication errors may also face a complex recovery process. With our extensive experience in medical and pharmaceutical malpractice, A prescription error lawyer from Foty Law Group offers valuable knowledge in navigating these challenging situations and advocating for the rights and recovery of affected...

05 February

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Can An Assistant Manager Collect Overtime Pay in Texas?

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Navigating the nuances of overtime eligibility for assistant managers in Texas is a critical topic for both employees and employers. Failing to appropriately compensate non-exempt employees for overtime is a violation of Federal wage and hour laws. If you believe you have fallen victim to not being paid the overtime wages you are entitled, a dedicated overtime lawyer from Foty Law Group is here to help. With years of experience and documented successes, we are prepared to review your case and see how we can best assist you. To schedule a free consultation today please call our office at (713) 523-0001 or...

02 February

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What to Know About Exit Searches After Clocking Out in Texas

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Every task an employee performs for their employer should contribute to their compensable hours. This includes activities often overlooked, such as work done before clocking in, after clocking out, traveling between locations on the clock, training sessions, and mandatory exit searches. Depending on your place of employment, exit searches can serve many different purposes, but are mostly meant as a mandatory precautionary measure to protect information or goods. Failure to pay you accordingly may lead to violations of overtime regulations, as employees in such scenarios are entitled to appropriate wages for their additional time. If you believe your hours are being...

02 February

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What Are the Different Ways Pharmacists Can Commit Errors?

Posted by Don Foty

in Pharmacy Error

Whether your medication needs are long-term or short-term, pharmaceutical drugs can provide health benefits or treat ailments, such as sickness or injury. While the benefits of modern medicine are plentiful, if a pharmacist is negligent, the result can be severe and lead to injury or even death in serious cases. If you believe that your pharmacist’s negligence caused them to commit an error that led to your harm, you have the right to pursue justice by filing a pharmacy error claim with the help of one of our experienced pharmacy error lawyers. Foty Law Group is a Texas law firm providing legal...

30 January

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What Should You Do if You Suspect You Were Given the Wrong Medicine From a Pharmacy?

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in Pharmacy Error

Individuals put a great deal of trust in healthcare professionals when it comes to prescribing medications that will help them better deal with pain, illness, and disease management. Unfortunately, medical negligence is all too common, and there are many cases where a patient suffers harm as a result of being given the wrong medicine. If you suspect you have been given the wrong medicine at your pharmacy and have suffered negative side effects or other injuries as a result, there are several steps you can take to get justice and hold the liable party responsible. Foty Law Group is a Texas pharmacy...

26 January

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What Happens If One Medication Has a Negative Reaction With Another Medication I Am Taking?

Posted by Don Foty

in Prescription Error

When prescribed properly, medication can boost a person's health or help them feel better from a sickness or other ailment. However, there are situations that may arise when a person is taking two or more medications that have a negative reaction to each other, and instead of making someone feel better, they may not work at all or even make them feel worse. Foty Law Group is a law firm in Texas helping clients who have suffered due to a prescription error. We understand the trust that our clients place a high level of trust in the ability of medical professionals to...

14 December

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Are Overworked Pharmacists Putting Your Health At Risk?

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in Overtime & Unpaid Wages

In recent weeks, a significant development has unfolded across America, known as "Pharmageddon 2023." Pharmacists from major chains, such as CVS and Walgreens, have organized walkouts, signaling a crisis in the healthcare sector. Their protest is not for higher wages, but a desperate plea for better working conditions, crucial for maintaining the high standards of patient care and safety. Overburdened with excessive workloads, these pharmacists warn that the current state of affairs is unsustainable and poses a serious risk to public health. Medication errors, which can range from minor to potentially fatal, have become a growing concern under these strained conditions. Amidst...

05 December

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Are Nurses Entitled to Additional Pay If They Are Forced to Work Through Meal Breaks?

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in Overtime & Unpaid Wages

In the demanding healthcare world, nurses often work tirelessly through meal breaks and extended shifts. These scenarios not only affect their well-being, but they also raise critical questions about fair compensation. If you are a nurse who has routinely worked through meal periods and was “clocked out” during those meal periods,, it is essential to understand your rights and explore how legal action can ensure you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve for these hours. Your dedication should not go uncompensated. The employment lawyers at Foty Law Group, have extensive experience managing compensation-related cases. If you want to receive fair compensation...

27 October

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What Is a Pharmacist’s Duty of Care? What It Means

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A pill container with incorrect medications due to a duty of care breach

Many professionals have care-related duties, including pharmacists. If someone has care duties to follow, this person has a responsibility to protect those under their care. Pharmacists are responsible for providing the correct medications at proper dosages. When professionals don’t follow their duties to care for others, it can lead to serious injuries and even death. But what is the duty of care for pharmacists? What happens if they breach these duties? Foty Law Group is a law firm with extensive experience representing victims of pharmacy malpractice. In this post, you’ll learn about a pharmacist’s care duties, examples of duty breaches, and what...

20 October

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Pharmacy Errors: Patient Harm and Your Legal Rights

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medications contributing to pharmacy medication errors

Research from Georgetown University found that over 131 million people in the U.S. take at least one prescription medication. When a pharmacy properly fills and dispenses medication, it plays a vital role in keeping people healthy. Unfortunately, pharmacy errors can lead to serious health issues, injuries, or even death. When a pharmacist or a member of his or her team makes a prescription error, they commit pharmacy malpractice. Regardless of why these mistakes were made, an attorney may be able to help you or your loved one receive compensation for your injuries. Foty Law Group is a law firm with 50+ years of...

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