Veterans and military families trust Colorado VA medical centers to handle their medications safely. Medication errors at these facilities can cause injuries or death.
The VA Inspector General lists medication errors as a top issue in VA healthcare. Our founding attorney is both a lawyer and doctor. We understand medication safety rules and medical standards.
If a medication error at a VA facility hurt you, you have rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Choose lawyers who know both federal law and medical care.
What Causes Medication Errors at Colorado Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Review Patient Medical History: Staff sometimes skip checking medical histories, causing dangerous drug reactions.
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Incorrect Dosage Calculations: Wrong medication amounts can lead to overdoses or ineffective treatment.
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Pharmacy Dispensing Errors: Pharmacists may give out wrong medications or mislabel bottles.
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Administration Errors by Nursing Staff: Nurses sometimes give medications incorrectly or to the wrong patient.
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Failure to Monitor for Adverse Reactions: Staff must watch for side effects when starting new medications.
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Poor Communication Between Providers: Teams must share medication information during shift changes.
Colorado Facilities Where We Handle Medication Errors Cases
We help clients at these locations:
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Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (Aurora): Colorado's largest VA facility serving thousands of veterans.
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (Denver): Multiple locations providing inpatient and outpatient care.
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Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Medical Facility (Colorado Springs): Serves military personnel and families.
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Fort Carson Evans Army Community Hospital (Colorado Springs): Major Army medical center for military families.
View all Colorado VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Medication Errors Medical Malpractice?
- You had a bad reaction after staff didn't check your allergies
- Your pills looked different from usual
- You had overdose symptoms from wrong dosage calculations
- You got complications because staff didn't check drug interactions
- Nurses gave medication the wrong way
- You received another patient's medication
- Staff didn't monitor you for side effects
Damages Available in Colorado Medication Errors Cases
Economic Damages
Victims can get money for medical bills, hospital stays, and ongoing care. This includes lost wages, future earnings, therapy costs, and medicine expenses.
Non-Economic Damages
You can recover damages for pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life.