Veterans and military families rely on VA medical centers for safe medication handling. But medication errors at federal facilities can cause serious harm or death. These mistakes often qualify as medical malpractice.
Our founding attorney is both a licensed physician and lawyer. This helps us spot when medication errors violate care standards. For over 25 years, we've recovered over $145 million for clients by handling FTCA claims.
If a VA facility's medication errors harmed you, the Federal Tort Claims Act protects your rights. You must know these rights to get fair compensation.
What Causes Medication Errors at Massachusetts Military & VA Hospitals?
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Prescription Drug Mix-ups: Staff may confuse similar-looking drugs, giving patients the wrong medicine.
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Incorrect Dosage Calculations: Wrong doses happen when staff miscalculate based on patient factors like weight or kidney function.
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Dangerous Drug Interactions: Doctors sometimes prescribe medicines that clash with a patient's other medications.
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Pharmacy Dispensing Errors: Pharmacy staff may give out wrong drugs, strengths, or amounts.
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Inadequate Patient Monitoring: Staff may miss dangerous side effects by not watching patients closely enough.
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Communication Failures: Poor communication between staff can lead to wrong medications or timing.
Massachusetts Facilities Where We Handle Medication Errors Cases
We help clients hurt by medication errors at major VA and military facilities across Massachusetts.
Major Massachusetts VA & Military Facilities:
- VA Boston Healthcare System (West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Brockton) - Serves 120,000 veterans with complex medication needs.
- Hanscom Air Force Base Medical Clinic (Bedford) - Provides medicine for active duty personnel and families.
- Coast Guard Base Cape Cod Medical Clinic (Sandwich) - Handles emergency and routine prescriptions.
- Westover Air Reserve Base Medical Clinic (Chicopee) - Serves reserve personnel with various medication needs.
View all Massachusetts VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Medication Errors Medical Malpractice?
- You had bad side effects right after starting a new VA medication
- Your medicine looked different from what the doctor described
- Staff gave you medicine without checking your ID or allergies
- You got medicine you're allergic to
- Staff ignored your concerns about medication symptoms
- Pharmacy records don't match your doctor's orders
- No one checked how new drugs might mix with your current ones
- You needed emergency care after taking new medicine
Damages Available in Massachusetts Medication Errors Cases
Economic Damages
You can recover these costs in your FTCA claim:
- Emergency medical treatment for drug reactions
- Hospital stays needed for extra care
- Rehabilitation costs to fix medication damage
- Lost wages from medication-related disability
- Future medical care for ongoing problems
- New prescriptions to treat complications
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain from drug reactions or complications
- Reduced quality of life from lasting injuries
- Emotional stress from dangerous reactions