Well, it definately could be a civil case. There is the possibility there may be criminal charges, as well. There is really not enough detail to answer more than that.

I agree with my colleague's assessments, that this could be both, based on the entire set of facts. Good luck.

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I agree with all on this one.

Depending on the SPECIFIC facts of the situation there may be a criminal charges and a civil suit.

More information would be useful.

When a healthcare provider is negligent, and their negligence causes you harm, it's a civil case. You would file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Not all medication errors are worth pursuing. It depends on the circumstances and the extent of your injuries. An experienced medical malpractice lawyer could help you figure this out.