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A prescription error at a local New Jersey CVS may have resulted in permanent damage to Jayden Trowbridge, an eight-month-old baby. The label on Jayden's prescription cough medicine called for four times the appropriate dosage for a child of his age and weight. Instead of receiving the proper dosage for a 19-pound child, he was prescribed the amount a 120-pound adult would receive.

As a result, Jayden could not sleep for the four days he took the prescription cough medicine. His mother describes him as being jittery, anxious, crying, and whining, which are all uncharacteristic of the typically laid back baby.

The family is currently looking to CVS for answers. The pharmacy's label instructed Jayden to take one full teaspoon every 12 hours, even though the doctor's prescription called for the correct dosage, ¼ teaspoon every 12 hours.

Jayden's family is still worried about the long-term consequences of this prescription error, and they are currently uncertain whether their child has sustained any permanent damage as a result of the overdose.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of a prescription error, you may be entitled to receive compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit. It is important to consult an experienced attorney who can help you receive the compensation you deserve.

If you have been the victim of a prescription error in the New York City area, please contact the New York medical malpractice lawyers at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. today to schedule your free initial consultation.

The Transportation Department recently released figures indicating that drunk driving fatality rates declined in 40 states and the District of Columbia during the 2008 calendar year. In 2008, 11,773 people died in auto accidents caused by drunk drivers compared to 13,041 people in 2007.

Eight states and the District of Columbia saw their DUI fatality rates drop by more than 20%, and only seven states had rates that increased significantly. It will be interesting to see if these trends continue once the 2009 figures are released in the upcoming months.

According to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the states that showed the most significant improvements in DUI-related deaths had the most aggressive policies in place for patrolling roadways and prosecuting DUIs. Many of these states strategically used check points to catch drunk drivers, particularly during holidays known for an increase in drinking and driving.

If you have been injured in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal auto accident caused by a drunk driver, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit to receive compensation for your loss. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you with your claim so that you receive what is rightfully yours.

If you have an alcohol-related auto accident claim in the West Palm Beach, Florida area, please contact the law offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today to schedule your free initial consultation.