How can I go about filing for a medication prescribed by my doctor that caused permanent nerve damage?

Yes, it will be difficult. You will need an expert witness to prove that the medication caused the nerve damage. Then there is a question as to what you will be able to do with that evidence, for example if you are thinking of bringing a malpractice action against the dr or a products liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the medication.

Medical and dental malpractice claims are, by their nature, very difficult. Under California law, it is necessary, before filing suit, to obtain an affidavit from another professional, verifying that he has reviewed the medical charts and has found that there was negligence. This can cost several thousand dollars, and most attorneys expect that the client will cover this cost. Negligence could be defined as the failure to use REASONABLE care; not all bad outcomes are the result of negligence. You should also be aware that there is a cap on the amount of recovery for pain and suffering, thanks to the doctor lobby. Sometimes one has a good case theoretically, but the damages are too small to warrant a suit.

You'll need a medical expert willing to testify under oath that the medicine caused your injuries. Experienced personal injury lawyers that do medical products liability cases know such experts. Consider consulting one. Good luck.

Contact an attorney. We have handled cases like that, and they can be difficult- if the wrong meds were given it is one thing, but proving that a properly prescribed medication caused an injury is much more difficult.