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Medication Errors in Nursing Homes

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Medication errors in nursing homes can have serious or even life-threatening consequences. That's why our nursing home neglect lawyer takes such cases so seriously. If your loved one was given the wrong medication, he could suffer from a wide range of health problems.

Hold nursing home accountable for their actions. Contact Shuttlesworth Law Firm LLC. Our aggressive nursing home neglect attorney knows how to handle such serious matters as well as many other common nursing home neglect cases.

The following are a few common medication errors we have seen:

  • Wrong dosage: Too much medication may lead to a fatal overdose. Too little medication can result in a condition that goes untreated and becomes grave.
  • Drug mix-up: Medical professionals sometimes administer the wrong drug, which can result in serious side effects.
  • Administering multiple medications that may have adverse side effects when combined: The nursing home staff needs to be aware of any drugs a patient may be using to avoid adverse reactions from mixing medications.
  • Failing to check a patient's background: A resident may have certain allergies or other health issues that may be incompatible with a certain drug.

"How can I tell if a medication error was due to nursing home neglect?"

When patients are given the wrong medication or not given medication altogether, the symptoms can often be quite dramatic. Depending on which drug your loved one was accidently given or did not receive, she could exhibit a wide range of health problems.

Look for anything out of the ordinary, including:

  • Sudden change in health condition
  • Sudden change of mood
  • Unexplained health problems

What should I do if I suspect nursing home neglect caused a medication error?

Medical records should clearly indicate exactly what medications should or should not have been administered to nursing home patients. That's why it's important to immediately take the following steps to protect your loved one's health and strengthen your legal case:

  • Notify the nursing home immediately of your concerns.
  • Seek immediate medical attention for your loved one.
  • Demand a copy of the medical records for your loved one.
  • Contact us immediately.

If you are retained by our firm, we can vigorously investigate your case and make sure your loved one's rights are respected and your family receives the compensation you rightfully deserve. Remember, you didn't do anything wrong. Why should your family have to suffer any more?

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Bessemer

Bessemer, located in Jefferson County, southwest of Birmingham, is a small city with a population of about 27,000. Many families choose to place their loved ones one of the four nursing homes in Bessemer, AL. The four facilities have a total of 458 residents: Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility, Terrace Oaks Care & Rehabilitation Center, Golden LivingCenter - Meadowood, Oak Trace Care & Rehabilitation Center. Was your loved one harmed in a Bessemer, AL nursing home? Know your rights. Talk to a lawyer now.

Hueytown

Hueytown in Jefferson County has a population of about 16,000. The city has two nursing homes - Self Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Inc., which has 131 beds, and Golden LivingCenter - Hueytown, which has 50 beds. If your loved one was harmed or you lost a loved one in a nursing home due to abuse or neglect, contact an attorney to discover your rights.

Birmingham

With more than 200,000 residents living here, Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. Many of Alabama's nursing homes are located within the city limits. The 22 facilities, which have a total of 2,437 beds, include South Haven Health and Rehabilitation, LLC, Meadowbrook Extended Care, Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC, Fairview Health and Rehabilitation Center, and Eastview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, among others (this is a partial list). If your loved one was injured in a Birmingham nursing home, arrange a free consultation with an experienced attorney today.

Pell City

Pell City, AL in St. Clair County is a small city in Alabama, with roughly 13,000 people living here. The city has grown residentially and commercially over recent years. Pell City has three nursing homes with 391 beds. The facilities in Pell City include Meadowview Nursing Center, Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility, Golden LivingCenter - Pell City. A nursing home injury can be devastating, but you can take action to protect your rights. Call an attorney today to get started.

Oneonta

Oneonta in 2010 had a population of 6,567. There's more to this small city than the Covered Bridge Festival, which attracts visitors each year who want to discover Oneonta's history and visit the remaining covered bridges in Blount County. Many Alabama Families place loved ones in one of the two nursing homes: TLC Nursing Center, which has 103 beds, and Golden LivingCenter - Oneonta, which has 120 beds. Let us hear from you if your loved one suffered abuse or neglect in a nursing home. Contact an attorney for a free consultation.

Pleasant Grove

Situated in western Jefferson County, Pleasant Grove is the city with the nickname "The Good Neighbor City." It's a place where more than 10,000 people call home. The two nursing homes are Caregivers of Pleasant Grove, Inc., with 64 beds, and Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove, with 198 beds. We urge you to speak with an attorney if your loved one was harmed in a nursing home. Call today or complete the form on this page.

Clanton

Clanton, a city in Chilton County with about 9,000 residents, has a motto that states "a good place to visit ... a better place to live." That may be one of the reasons why some Alabama families place their loved ones in Hatley Health Care Inc., a nursing home in Clanton with 201 beds. Our attorney can help you and your loved one if you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect. Contact us right now. A delay may affect your rights.

Ashville

The city of Ashville, AL in St. Clair County has just over 2,000 residents. Ashville is described as a community with many Antebellum homes, churches - a place steeped in history. The one nursing home in Ashville is Health Care Inc., with 53 beds. Nursing home abuse and neglect should never be tolerated. We can help you get justice. Contact an attorney right now.

Jasper

Located in Walker County, AL, Jasper has about 14,000 residents. Jasper, once one of the leading producers of coal in the world, is rich in history. Several places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nursing home in Jasper, Ridgeview Health Services, Inc., has two locations. One is a 148-bed facility and the other has 98 beds. Was your loved one injured in a nursing home? Let our attorney put experience and resources to work. The injury or neglect deserves immediate legal attention.

Gardendale

One of the northern suburbs of Birmingham, Gardendale, AL has a population of about 14,000 people. The city has grown over the years and now includes over 400 businesses, four schools and 24 churches. Gardendale also is the location of one nursing home, Magnolia Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, with 148 beds. A nursing home abuse or neglect case can be complex, but our attorney has experience. We know how to get results.

Alabaster

A growing city in Shelby County, Alabaster has more than 30,000 people living in the city. The two nursing homes are Shelby Ridge Nursing Home (131 beds) and Chandler Health & Rehabilitation Center, LLC (198 beds). If you see signs of nursing home abuse or neglect or suspect your loved one was injured or died because of negligence, talk to an attorney immediately.

Centreville

A small city in Bibb County, Centreville has fewer than 3,000 residents, but does include one nursing home with 131 beds, Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home. Our attorney has a proven track record of getting results for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. We want to hear from you now. Free case review.

Trussville

Trussville in Jefferson and St. Clair counties has been described as one of the most rapidly growing city in Alabama. It now has a population of more than 20,000 people. In 2000, there were about 5,000 people living in Trussville. The city's one nursing home, Golden LivingCenter - Trussville, has 125 beds. Your loved one's injury in a nursing home deserves serious and immediate legal representation. Let us know what happened, so we can begin helping you.

Cordova

The small city of Cordova in Walker County has a population of about 2,000 people. The nursing home in Cordova, AL is Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC, which has 114 beds. A nursing home resident deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. If your loved one was injured or neglected, we urge you to talk to our knowledgeable attorney.

Columbiana

Columbiana in Shelby County has about 4,000 residents and includes one nursing home, Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC, which has 63 beds. Our attorney holds negligent nursing homes accountable. If your loved one was hurt due to negligence, we want to hear from you now. A delay may affect your rights.

Carbon Hill

Carbon Hill, a city of roughly 2,000 people, is located in Walker County. There is one nursing home in Carbon Hill - Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc., which has 59 beds. If you believe your loved one was injured or neglected in a nursing home, you will need to get legal advice from an attorney with years of experience. Talk to us today.

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