Although many nursing homes around the country deliver quality care, there are still far too many nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are failing to give residents the care that they deserve. Unfortunately, our nursing home abuse lawyers warn that federal nursing home regulations on antipsychotic drugs are vague, putting many residents at risk. …
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Our Illinois nursing home attorneys vigorously fight for victims of medical errors, who suffer serious medication-related injuries. Studies show that one out of every 10 nursing home residents is harmed by prescription drug errors each month. Many of these errors are due to chronic understaffing or poorly trained staff. Although the problem is nationwide, medication errors are …
Many elderly nursing home residents require medications on a daily basis to treat a variety of mental and physical conditions. Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, and depression are all common health conditions that affect elderly residents, and prescription medications are often used to treat symptoms associated with these diseases. Unfortunately, nursing home lawyers at Pintas & Mullins …
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There are many different types of medication errors that can happen in nursing homes, including overmedicating residents, under-medicating residents, missing doses, mixing up medications, and more. When nursing home staff causes medication errors, it could be considered negligence. You and your family can hold the nursing home or its employees liable if medication errors harm …
A nursing home lawyer who specializes in medication error can investigate the circumstances of an improperly prescribed or administered medication. They can gather evidence, such as medical records or witness accounts, to file a claim for compensation related to your or your family member’s financial, emotional, and physical losses. In instances where wrongful death occurred, …
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