Sound Advice in Cases of Medication Error and Abuse
Improper medication is a risk of nursing home life for elders in two different ways — the mistakes of under medication, overdose or negative drug interaction that can occur in any therapeutic setting; and the prohibited practice of intentionally overmedicating residents to make them easier to work with.
Call 520-547-7940 or 800-882-0828 for Advice About Errors and Misuse of Prescription Drugs
Medication errors due to negligence can result in very serious injuries or death. Intentional misuse of prescription drugs and sedation for institutional purposes are marginally less dangerous, but exact a far greater price from the resident's dignity and quality of life. The attorneys of Fein, Flynn & Associates in Tucson represent people in litigation for negligent or intentional medication injuries. Contact us for a free consultation about your legal options.
We work with medication records, treating physicians, pharmacists, medical experts and both past and current employees of a particular facility to investigate the details of a nursing home medication case. We also review the complaint and enforcement files of nursing homes, individual managers and employees to determine whether there's a history of medication error or abuse that relates to your case.
Our extensive experience in both medical malpractice litigation and elder law cases can give your family a significant advantage, whether your case involves simple negligence or the intentional use of drugs as chemical restraints. Either way, we focus on the details essential to the proof of your claims in order to send an unmistakable message to the defendant: if we can't achieve a satisfactory settlement, we're ready to prove the case at trial.
Whether your case involves an accidental overdose, a pharmacist's error, or the abusive practice of intentional overmedication, our lawyers can advise you about your legal options in Arizona. Contact Fein, Flynn & Associates for additional information.
