Lexington Nursing Home Medication Negligence Attorneys
Last updated on August 14, 2024
If a nursing home uses medication to subdue a resident or makes errors with prescription medications, the results can be fatal. If your loved one’s nursing home has caused them injury or illness due to overmedication or medication errors, Ross Mann Law PLLC can help you.
We handle nursing home abuse claims in Lexington, Louisville and the surrounding communities. Our team of medication error attorneys has handled more than 1,000 elder abuse claims and recovered millions of dollars for our clients.
Why Nursing Home Medication Mistakes Happen
Medication errors in nursing homes can occur due to various factors:
- Fatigue: Overworked staff may make mistakes due to exhaustion, compromising patient safety.
- Inexperience and undertraining: Insufficient training of care attendants can lead to improper medication administration.
- Understaffing: When facilities are short-staffed, the risk of errors increases as employees rush to complete tasks.
- Ill intent: In rare cases, staff may intentionally misuse medication, causing harm to residents.
- Underreporting: A study funded by the North Carolina Division of Facility Services shows that many medication errors go unreported, hindering improvement efforts.
Most nursing homes lack on-site doctors, and the law doesn’t require nurses to administer medication. Consequently, untrained care attendants often handle this critical task, increasing the risk of errors.
Successfully managing a prescription medication claim is not easy. You need attorneys who can prove that a medication error caused someone injury and that, as a result, they have damages. Our team has experience handling complex medical malpractice claims as well as elder abuse cases. We prepare for litigation, and we do not settle for less than what you deserve.
Overmedication And Types Of Medication Errors In Nursing Homes
Medication errors can take various forms, each with potentially serious consequences:
- Administration errors: Giving the wrong medication or using incorrect administration methods
- Dosing errors: Administering too much or too little of a prescribed medication
- Prescription errors: Mistakes in ordering or transcribing medication prescriptions
- Timing errors: Giving medication at the wrong time or in the wrong sequence
- Chemical restraint: The deliberate overmedication of patients to sedate them, which is both dangerous and illegal without informed consent
These errors can result from negligence, inadequate training or systemic issues within the facility. Responsibility may lie with individual staff members, supervisors or the nursing home administration, depending on the circumstances.
The impact of medication errors can be severe, ranging from minor discomfort to life-threatening conditions. Overmedication can lead to excessive sedation, increased fall risk and other health complications.
If you suspect your loved one has been harmed by medication errors or overmedication, it’s crucial to seek legal assistance. Our attorneys at Ross Mann Law can help you navigate these complex cases and pursue justice for your family member.
Free Consultation With Experienced Nursing Home Overmedication Attorneys
If your loved one’s nursing home is using medication negligently, please contact Ross Mann Law PLLC. Our nursing home abuse lawyers stand ready to help you by offering a free initial consultation. Please call us toll-free at 888-465-4145 or send us an email to schedule yours.