Medical malpractice can result in devastating consequences to victims, often including severe injury or even death. Perhaps the only consolation in the case of medical malpractice comes in the form of damages awarded through a medical malpractice lawsuit. 

A Kansas doctor has been found guilty of prescribing deadly painkillers. Stephen Schneider and his wife, Linda, were found guilty in a moneymaking scheme that led to the death of 68 patients. 

The Schneiders were said to be profiting from the sale of illegally prescribed painkillers to dozens of patients. So far, they have been charged in connection with 21 deaths which were a result of overdose. 

The doctor failed to monitor the patients, prescribed large dosages of the painkillers and showed no restraint in how many prescriptions he wrote. Some patients referred to him as the “Candy Man.” 

Even after the couple learned that some of their patients had ended up in the emergency room or died after an overdose, they continued to prescribe painkillers. 

While this is certainly an extreme case of negligence and malevolence that led to gross medical malpractice, medical negligence can occur under less ill-intentioned circumstances as well. A doctor or pharmacist who is too busy or distracted to carefully assess a patient’s health before prescribing or dispensing a medication is also liable for their negligent actions.   

Florida medical malpractice victims: To learn more about what is involved in a medical malpractice case in Florida, you can visit our article library for a look at the time restrictions and the basic stages in a claim.  

When to Contact a Medical Malpractice Attorney 

When it comes to choosing an attorney, you can’t afford to play a game of chance. Picking a Florida injury attorney based on a colorful bus ad or a touching TV commercial won’t necessarily put you in touch with the attorney best suited for your case. 

Palm Beach injury attorney Theodore Babbitt has spent years building his practice and growing his network of trusted colleagues and well-respected lawyers. Find The Right Attorney is based on the simple goal of giving Florida victims the opportunity to find the right attorney for their case. Simply fill out our online form, and Mr. Babbitt will personally review your story to see if you have a valid medical malpractice claim. He will then put you in touch with the attorney best-suited to handle your case. There is no cost to get started; 1-877-751-8087