Nursing Home Medication Error Attorneys in Columbus, OH

Name: Medication Errors
Brand: Beausay & Nichols Law Firm
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The families of elderly residents put their trust in nursing homes to take care of their loved ones, including medication administration. A medication error is a preventable drug-related mistake directly affecting the resident.

Protecting Vulnerable Seniors

Prescription errors in nursing care homes include overdosing, double dosage, failure to administer medication, or issuing the wrong medication. Any medication errors in nursing home residents expose them to health hazards. You have the right to pursue compensation against a nursing home or its staff member for losses associated with the medication error. Further, you don’t have to face a nursing home and its insurer alone. Our Columbus, OH, nursing home medication error lawyers at Beausay & Nichols Law Firm are highly experienced and committed to protecting the victims of nursing home neglect and abuse.

Consequences of Medication Errors in Nursing Homes

Most medication errors are minor without negatively impacting the patient's health. Even so, a severe medication error can happen, which can lead to devastating consequences for the residents and their loved ones. Consequences of nursing home medication errors include:

Fall injuries

Some residents might react to medication errors, making them drowsy or dizzy or experiencing low blood pressure. Dizziness or drowsiness can cause fall accidents, leading to injuries. A fall accident for an elderly resident can cause a severe injury.

Hospitalization

A medication error can worsen a resident's health, necessitating further treatment or hospitalization. The need for an additional treatment plan can disrupt the resident’s life and strain their overall well-being.

Emotional distress

When a patient has to deal with a medication error, they may feel anxious and potentially depressed. They may also lose trust in their caregivers, worsening their health status.

Signs of Medication Errors

Many medication errors are not noticeable right away. If your loved one is living in a nursing home and worried about a potential medication error, check the following signs that indicate an error has happened:

Missing pills or medication containers
Inadequate or missing communication about medication changes
Inconsistent documentation or records
Frequent trips to the hospital without an apparent reason
Visible but unexplained side effects

Legal Rights and Options For Victims of Medication Errors

When a medication error occurs in a nursing home, residents and their loved ones have a right to pursue compensation from the negligent party. You can either:

File a neglect claim

Initiating a nursing home neglect claim is a common option for victims of medical error to take action against a nursing home. For a neglect claim to be valid, your attorney must establish a duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages.

Medical malpractice

You may also file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the healthcare provider responsible for the error. This might be against a doctor who works at the nursing home as an independent contractor or they might be an employee. We will address these legal issues for you.

Why Choose Us For Your Medication Error Case

At Beausay & Nichols Law Firm, our attorneys have the skills to advocate for the rights of nursing home residents affected by medication errors. Our attorneys understand the applicable laws that hold nursing homes and their staff members accountable for injuries. In addition, our attorneys have the following qualities that can help your case:

Extensive courtroom experience
Excellent negotiation skills
Genuine care and compassion
A rich network of professionals in the nursing home neglect and abuse area
Impeccable communication skills

Take Action Now With the Help of a Trusted Nursing Home Medication Error Attorney

If you or a loved one suffered complications due to medication errors, you might have a case against the negligent nursing home. A medication error claim is an opportunity to recover the losses associated with resulting complications. Our attorneys at Beausay & Nichols Law Firm are available to provide legal insights on how to pursue compensation against the at-fault party. Contact us online to schedule an initial consultation. You never pay fees unless we win compensation in your case.