Veterans and military families rely on Louisiana VA centers and military hospitals for safe medication care. Sadly, medication errors at these facilities can cause injuries, illness, or death.
Recent VA investigations found serious medication errors at Louisiana facilities. Overton Brooks VA in Shreveport wrongly stopped medications without proper review.
Our founding attorney is both a doctor and lawyer. This gives us special insight into medication errors and malpractice.
Federal law lets you seek compensation if VA or military medication errors hurt you. You can file claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
What Causes Medication Errors at Louisiana Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Review Complete Medical History: Doctors must check medical records before prescribing to avoid dangerous drug reactions.
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Improper Medication Discontinuation: Stopping medications without proper supervision can cause withdrawal or become life-threatening.
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Dosage Calculation Errors: Wrong doses from math mistakes or misread numbers can harm patients.
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Pharmacy Dispensing Errors: Wrong medications or missing drug warnings from the pharmacy puts patients at risk.
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Lack of Specialist Consultation: For safe medication changes, consult a specialist.
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Inadequate Patient Monitoring: Staff must watch for side effects and regularly check blood work.
Louisiana Facilities Where We Handle Medication Errors Cases
We help clients hurt by medication errors at these major facilities:
Major Louisiana Federal Medical Facilities:
- Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport)
- Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (New Orleans)
- Alexandria VA Medical Center (Pineville)
- Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans
View all Louisiana VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Medication Errors Medical Malpractice?
- Unexpected severe side effects after starting new medications
- Worsening health after medication changes without proper review
- Getting wrong medications at the pharmacy
- Harmful drug interactions that proper review would have prevented
- Overdose symptoms after taking prescribed doses
- Withdrawal symptoms after sudden medication stops
- Toxic lab results from poor monitoring
Damages Available in Louisiana Medication Errors Cases
Economic Damages
Medication errors often lead to extra costs:
- Emergency medical costs for reactions requiring hospital care
- Added prescription costs