New Jersey Nursing Home Medication Error Lawyers

Seasoned Nursing Home Medication Error Malpractice Attorneys in Highland Park, NJ, Represent Injured Residents and Their Families in Mercer County, Middlesex County, Somerset County, and Throughout New Jersey

Making sure nursing home residents get the correct medication in the correct doses and at the right times is a difficult task, but doing so is critical to providing adequate nursing care. When personnel in a skilled nursing facility make mistakes in handling and administering medications to residents, the patient can suffer significant harm. That’s where our New Jersey nursing home medication error lawyers can help.

Our nursing home medication error malpractice attorneys in Highland Park, NJ, fight to hold nursing homes accountable for the harm that results from over-medicating or under-medicating residents. We pursue financial compensation on behalf of families affected by medication administration errors at no upfront cost. For a confidential consultation, contact us today at the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr.

Nursing Home Medication Error Lawsuits in New Jersey

In New Jersey nursing homes, most residents take at least one prescription medication, and many take multiple medications. In fact, researchers whose results were published in a 2022 article in the journal Internal and Emergency Medicine reported that more than 85% of nursing home residents involved in their study were taking five or more prescription drugs, and the average number of medications was 8.5.

A simple mix-up involving just one or two of your loved one’s medications could have disastrous consequences. When medication errors cause significant harm to nursing home residents, they and their families have the legal right to pursue financial compensation from the skilled nursing facility through a nursing home medication error lawsuit.

Areas Our New Jersey Nursing Home Medication Error Lawyers Serve

For residents injured by medication errors at one of the hundreds of nursing homes in New Jersey, the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr is here to help. We represent clients throughout the state, including in the following counties:

• Burlington County, where one-third of the 18 nursing homes have only one-star or two-star ratings under the Federal Five-Star Quality Rating System, according to data from the New Jersey Department of Health
• Essex County, where more than one-third of the 32 nursing homes have one-star or two-star ratings
• Hudson County, where 20% of the 15 nursing homes have one-star or two-star ratings
• Hunterdon County, where half of the four nursing homes have one-star or two-star ratings
• Mercer County, where more than one-third of the 16 nursing homes have one-star or two-star ratings
• Middlesex County, where more than 40% of the 27 nursing homes have one-star or two-star ratings
• Monmouth County, where more than 20% of the 33 nursing homes have one-star or two-star ratings
• Morris County, where more than 20% of the 22 nursing homes have one-star or two-star ratings
• Ocean County, where 20% of the 32 nursing homes have one-star or two-star ratings
• Somerset County, where 40% of the 15 nursing homes have one-star or two-star ratings
• Union County, where 30% of the 23 nursing homes have one-star or two-star ratings

Our experience handling claims across New Jersey equips us with the skills to assist injured residents of nursing homes throughout the state.

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The Consequences of Medication Errors in Nursing Homes

The impact of a medication error depends on the kind of drug the patient received (or did not receive), as well as the dosage and the condition for which they were prescribed the medication. Even simple medication errors can cause serious problems.

Among the most common types of medications prescribed to nursing home residents in New Jersey and elsewhere include:

• Pain-relieving analgesics
• Fever-lowering antipyretics
• Gastrointestinal drugs
• Antibiotics and other anti-infective medications
• Antidepressants, antipsychotics, and other psychoactive medications
• Ace inhibitors, cardiac stimulants, calcium channel blockers, and other cardiac medications
• Anticoagulants, or blood-thinning medications
• Vitamins and supplements

Missing an occasional multivitamin here and there may not cause serious harm, but if a resident doesn’t get the heart medication, blood thinner medicine, or antibiotics their doctor has prescribed, the consequences can be much more severe. These medications help manage serious medical conditions and prevent life-threatening medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary embolism, and fatal infections.

Giving a patient the wrong medication may expose them to the risk of side effects, some of which may be serious, for no medical benefit. Administering the wrong dosage is another common medication error in nursing homes. Too low a dosage of medication could interfere with the patient actually experiencing the intended benefits of the drug prescribed to them. Too high a dosage could cause them to suffer an overdose, again putting their health at serious risk.

Medication errors in New Jersey nursing homes may result in outcomes like the following:

• Acute injuries and illnesses that require hospitalization
• More rapid progression of diseases or health declines that could be prevented with proper medication
• Life-altering complications
• More intensive or invasive medical interventions that are pursued because first-line treatments appear not to be working (when, in reality, the patient isn’t getting their medication)
• Intensive rehabilitation resulting from the complications and injuries that arise out of medication errors
• Fatal complications or injuries

If you have reason to believe your loved one isn’t getting their medication properly, it’s time to consult our nursing home medication error malpractice attorneys in Highland Park, NJ, for guidance.

How Can New Jersey Nursing Home Medication Error Lawyers Help in Cases of Suspected Neglect

You’ve been wondering whether nursing home staff are administering your family member’s medication correctly. Whether your concerns are rooted in something that seems off about your loved one’s condition or behavior or you’ve simply noticed no meds were given to your loved one while you were there for a long visit, this worry can keep you up at night.

Turn to our New Jersey nursing home medication error lawyers to investigate potential neglect in medication administration. We can review your loved one’s records, the nursing home’s med pass procedures, and other evidence to assess whether mediation errors are to blame for the harm your loved one has suffered in the facility. If so, we can seek financial compensation for your family member’s injuries and other losses, such as medical expenses and pain and suffering.

Contact Our New Jersey Nursing Home Medication Error Lawyers at the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr Today for a Free Consultation

Although you may fear that you are worrying about nothing because the nursing home staff are professionals, neglect in the form of medication errors occurs all too often in New Jersey facilities.

For help from a nursing home medication error lawyer in Highland Park, NJ, contact the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr online or call 732-537-8570 today.

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