Medication Errors in California Nursing Homes

Medication Errors in Nursing Homes

Lanzone Morgan, LLP, is a nationally recognized law firm in the field of nursing home and elder abuse. Our California medication error lawyers are passionate about seeking justice for victims of elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation facilities, and other care facilities statewide.
At a nursing home or similar facility, you expect the nurses and doctors to be familiar with your medical records and provide top-notch care. These facilities are legally required to follow the accepted standard of care when ordering, storing, administering, recording, and monitoring medications for each patient or resident. However, despite strict laws and regulations, overmedication, unnecessary medication, and other medication errors are not uncommon. These errors can severely impact a patient’s health, and those responsible should be held accountable. If your loved one has suffered harm from a medication error at a California nursing home or care facility, contact Lanzone Morgan, LLP, today.

Why Trust Lanzone Morgan, LLP For Your Nursing Home Medication Error Lawsuit?

When pursuing a medication error claim, it’s critical to have a lawyer by your side to maximize your chance of recovering full and fair compensation for your loved one’s suffering. Lanzone Morgan, LLP, is dedicated to advocating for elder abuse victims, with a primary focus on nursing home abuse and neglect cases.
With decades of experience and a proven track record of successfully championing elders’ rights, our attorneys provide compassionate support and skillful legal representation to nursing home abuse victims and their loved ones. We have recovered over $200 million in compensation for our clients, and we’re available 24/7 to ensure they feel secure in their cases. A Lanzone Morgan, LLP nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer can assist you by:

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Common Type Of Medication Errors In California Nursing Homes

Under California law, nursing homes and other care facilities are legally required to ensure that every resident receives their medications without errors, including unnecessary medication and excessive dosages.

Some of the most common medication errors made in nursing homes include the following:

Warning Signs of Medication Errors

There are various signs and symptoms to heed if you feel that an elderly loved one is not receiving proper medication care at a nursing home. If you see the following signs, contact Lanzone Morgan, LLP, for further investigation:

Nursing Home Medication Standards

In California, the Department of Public Health establishes nursing home medication regulations to be followed by all nursing homes. Some of the key standards that nursing homes must heed when administering medication to patients include:

Who is Liable For Medication Errors in Nursing Homes?

When a medication error injures a nursing home or care facility resident, several parties could be held liable depending on the circumstances. A facility doctor may have prescribed the wrong medication, misinterpreted the patient’s medical history, or missed a potential adverse reaction. A nurse may have provided the incorrect medication to a resident, given the wrong dosage, or failed to monitor the patient properly. Meanwhile, a pharmacist may have dispensed the wrong medication or mislabeled it. Finally, drug manufacturers may have marketed dangerous medications.

If a medication error has harmed your loved one, speak with an experienced medication error lawyer from Lanzone Morgan, LLP. We can analyze your case and determine all the parties responsible for the error.

What Evidence Is Needed To File a California Nursing Home Medication Error Lawsuit?

When filing a nursing home medication error lawsuit in California, you must gather as much evidence as possible that the error occurred to recover compensation.

Some of this evidence may include the following:

How Long Do You Have to File a Nursing Home Medication Error Claim in California?

In California, the statute of limitations for filing a nursing home medication error case may vary depending on the circumstances of the case. Claims over medication errors are generally considered medical malpractice actions against health care providers. Thus, the deadline is one year from the date the injured person discovered their injury but no more than three years from the date of the injury.

Get Help From Our Medication Error Lawyers Today

At Lanzone Morgan, LLP, we understand the intricacies of the laws governing the adequate administration of medicines in care facilities. Our attorneys have years of dedicated experience in handling elder abuse cases where medication errors cause complications and even death. We have a proven track record of holding California nursing homes accountable for their actions and a relentless commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of the elderly and their families.

If your loved one was harmed by a medication error in a California nursing home, call Lanzone Morgan, LLP, at 888-887-9777 for a free consultation.

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