Veterans and their families trust Maryland VA centers and military hospitals to safely handle their medications. But medication errors at federal facilities still harm many patients.
At the Archuleta Law Firm, our founder is both a licensed attorney and medical doctor. This helps us spot medication mistakes and understand medical standards better. We've recovered over $145 million for clients nationwide in Federal Tort Claims Act cases over the past 25+ years.
If a medication error at a Maryland VA or military facility harmed you, you have rights under federal law. Know your rights to protect your chance for compensation.
What Causes Medication Errors at Maryland Military & VA Hospitals?
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Prescription Drug Interactions: Ignoring medication histories can cause severe reactions and organ damage.
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Incorrect Dosage Calculations: Incorrect doses can harm children, elderly veterans, and those with kidney or liver problems.
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Pharmacy Dispensing Errors: Wrong medications or quantities from pharmacists can cause serious harm.
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Administration Mistakes: Staff who give wrong medications or use wrong methods break basic safety rules.
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Inadequate Patient Monitoring: Not watching for side effects with risky drugs breaks care standards.
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Poor Communication Systems: Bad communication between staff puts patients at risk.
Maryland Facilities Where We Handle Medication Errors Cases
We help clients at these major federal medical facilities:
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Bethesda): Premier center handling complex cases.
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Baltimore VA Medical Center: Serves thousands of veterans with multiple health conditions.
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Fort Detrick Medical Facility: Treats military members and their families.
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Perry Point VA Medical Center: Provides long-term care services.
View all Maryland VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Medication Errors Medical Malpractice?
- Sudden bad reactions after new medications, despite known allergies
- Getting another patient's medication
- Health gets much worse after new medications
- Getting drugs that shouldn't mix with your current ones
- Receiving wrong doses or medications
- Doctors seem confused about your medications
- Signs of overdose or underdose
Damages Available in Maryland Medication Errors Cases
Economic Damages birth injury claims
Victims can recover costs for:
- Emergency treatment
- ICU care
- Long-term medical care
- Rehabilitation
- Lost wages
- Lifetime care for disabilities
Non-Economic Damages
Maryland lets victims recover for:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of life enjoyment
- Emotional distress
- Impact on family relationships
Maryland-Specific Considerations
Maryland imposes a noneconomic damages cap that is adjusted annually for inflation. As of 2026, the cap is $920,000 for personal injury claims and $1,150,000 for wrongful death claims with 2 or more beneficiaries (Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-2A-09). This cap also applies to FTCA federal tort claims against VA and military facilities (28 U.S.C. § 2674).