New Hampshire VA & Military Medication Errors Malpractice Attorneys

Veterans and military families trust NH VA facilities to correctly prescribe, dispense, and administer their medications. Unfortunately, medication errors at federal medical facilities can cause serious injuries, worsen existing conditions, or even result in death. These preventable mistakes represent a breach of the medical standard of care that patients deserve.

At the Archuleta Law Firm, our founding attorney is both a licensed attorney and medical doctor (MD/JD), giving us expertise in the medical and legal aspects of medication errors. Our 25+ years of experience and $145+ million in recoveries demonstrate our expertise in pharmaceutical negligence cases.

If a medication error at a New Hampshire VA medical center or military hospital harmed you or a loved one, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) provides legal rights. This federal law allows patients to seek compensation from the U.S. government when negligence by federal healthcare providers causes injury.

• Prescription Drug Interactions: When doctors fail to review a patient's complete medication list before prescribing new drugs, dangerous interactions can occur that cause organ damage, bleeding, or life-threatening reactions.

• Incorrect Dosage Calculations: Healthcare providers who miscalculate dosages based on patient weight, age, or kidney function can cause overdoses that lead to toxicity, or underdoses that fail to treat serious conditions effectively.

• Pharmacy Dispensing Errors: Pharmacists who dispense the wrong medication, incorrect strength, or fail to provide proper labeling instructions create dangerous situations where patients take medications that can harm rather than help them.

• Look-Alike Sound-Alike Drug Mix-ups: When medical staff confuse medications with similar names or packaging—such as dispensing insulin instead of heparin—the results can be catastrophic and represent clear violations of pharmacy safety protocols.

• Failure to Monitor Drug Levels: For medications requiring blood level monitoring, healthcare providers who fail to order appropriate tests or adjust dosages based on laboratory findings can cause toxic buildup or therapeutic failure.

• Inadequate Patient Education: Medical staff must educate patients about medication side effects, interactions, and proper administration to prevent complications.

We represent patients harmed by medication errors at major New Hampshire VA and military medical facilities, where complex drug regimens and many patients increase the risk of pharmaceutical negligence.

Manchester VA Medical Center - Manchester: This major regional medical center serves thousands of veterans with complex medical conditions requiring multiple medications, creating opportunities for dangerous drug interactions and dosing errors.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Medical Department - Portsmouth: Military personnel and their families receive medical care at this facility, where medication errors during treatment can affect service members' health and military careers.

New Hampshire National Guard Medical Units - Various locations: Guard members receiving medical care during training or deployment preparation may encounter medication errors that compromise their health and readiness.

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• You experienced unexpected severe side effects after starting a new medication that weren't explained as possible risks
• Your condition worsened dramatically after a medication change or dose adjustment
• You received a medication with a name similar to your prescribed drug, but different effects
• Healthcare providers failed to ask about your other medications before prescribing new drugs
• You were given incorrect instructions about when or how to take your medication
• Blood tests showed toxic levels of a medication you were taking as prescribed
• You suffered an allergic reaction to a medication that was documented in your medical records as an allergy
• Pharmacy staff provided medication in the wrong strength or quantity despite a correct prescription

Economic Damages

Medication error victims can recover financial losses, such as emergency room costs for adverse drug reactions, hospitalization for medication toxicity or organ damage, ongoing care for worsened conditions, rehabilitation for neurological damage, lost wages, and future medical expenses.

Non-Economic Damages

Victims can also receive compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress from preventable complications, loss of life enjoyment due to health effects, anxiety related to treatment, and the impact on family and life quality.

Under New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 507-C:7, the state does not impose damage caps on medical malpractice awards, meaning FTCA claims can seek full compensation for all proven damages. However, since FTCA claims are filed against the federal government rather than individual providers, the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 2674) governs the damages available. New Hampshire's comparative fault rule (RSA 507:7-d) may apply if patient actions contributed to the medication error, potentially reducing recovery proportionally to any patient fault.

Statute of Limitations: The Federal Tort Claims Act requires filing within two years of discovering the injury (28 U.S.C. § 2401). New Hampshire's discovery rule may extend this deadline if the medication error wasn't immediately apparent, but federal courts strictly enforce FTCA deadlines, making prompt action essential.

Expert Witness Requirements: Under New Hampshire RSA 507-E:2, medical malpractice cases require expert testimony to establish the standard of care and prove negligence. For medication error cases, this typically means testimony from physicians, pharmacists, or other healthcare professionals familiar with proper medication management protocols. Our firm's medical doctor provides unique insight into these complex pharmaceutical standards.

For complete step-by-step filing instructions, see our guide: How to File a VA Medical Malpractice Claim in New Hampshire

Under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 2401), you have two years from the date you discovered or reasonably should have discovered the medication error and resulting injury to file your claim. This federal deadline applies regardless of New Hampshire state law and is strictly enforced by federal courts.

New Hampshire doesn't cap medical malpractice damages (RSA 507-C:7), so FTCA claims can seek full compensation including medical expenses, lost wages, future care costs, pain and suffering, and other losses. The federal government pays settlements and judgments under the FTCA rather than individual healthcare providers.

Since New Hampshire has no damage caps on medical malpractice awards under RSA 507-C:7, and FTCA claims are governed by federal law without caps, medication error victims can potentially recover full compensation for all proven damages without arbitrary limits.

No, you cannot sue individual military doctors or VA physicians personally. Under the FTCA, claims must be filed against the United States government, which accepts liability for negligent acts by federal employees acting within their scope of employment.

Yes, New Hampshire requires expert testimony in medical malpractice cases under RSA 507-E:2. Medication error cases typically require experts in pharmacy practice, internal medicine, or the relevant medical specialty to establish proper medication management standards and prove negligence occurred.

FTCA cases typically take 12-36 months from filing the administrative claim to resolution. Complex medication error cases requiring extensive medical record review and expert analysis may take longer, especially if the case proceeds to federal court litigation.

Our firm exclusively handles FTCA cases against federal facilities like VA medical centers and military hospitals. If your medication error occurred at a private hospital, you would need to pursue a regular medical malpractice claim under New Hampshire state law with a different attorney.

Yes, under the FTCA, surviving family members can file wrongful death claims when medication errors cause death at federal medical facilities. These claims can include funeral expenses, lost income, and loss of companionship damages according to New Hampshire wrongful death law.

When you or a loved one has suffered wrong medication, incorrect dosage, dangerous drug interactions, and pharmacy errors at a New Hampshire VA or military facility, you need attorneys who understand both medicine and law. The Archuleta Law Firm offers a unique combination of expertise:

• Doctor-Attorney on Staff: Our founding attorney holds both an MD and JD, providing unmatched insight into Medication Errors cases and the medical standards of care that were violated.

• Proven Results: Over $145 million recovered for military and VA medical malpractice victims nationwide, including complex Medication Errors cases.

• New Hampshire FTCA Experience: We have successfully handled Federal Tort Claims Act cases involving New Hampshire VA medical centers and military treatment facilities.

• No Fee Unless We Win: You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. We advance all case costs and expenses.

• Nationwide Practice: Licensed to handle FTCA cases in all 50 states, including New Hampshire, with dedicated knowledge of federal medical malpractice law.

• Compassionate Approach: We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that Medication Errors takes on families. Our team is here to support you through every step of the legal process.

If you or a loved one suffered wrong medication, incorrect dosage, dangerous drug interactions, and pharmacy errors at a New Hampshire VA medical center or military hospital, you may be entitled to significant compensation under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

The Archuleta Law Firm offers free, confidential case evaluations for New Hampshire Medication Errors victims. Our New Hampshire Medication Errors attorneys will:

• Review your medical records and case details at no cost
• Explain your legal rights under the FTCA
• Assess the strength of your potential claim
• Answer your questions about the New Hampshire legal process
• Discuss the compensation you may be entitled to recover

Don't wait - the FTCA has strict deadlines for filing claims. Contact us today to protect your rights.

Call 1-800-798-9529 for a free consultation, or Request Your Free Case Evaluation Online.

New Hampshire VA Malpractice Information

• Military & VA Medical Malpractice in New Hampshire - Complete guide to filing claims in New Hampshire, including facility listings and legal requirements

Other New Hampshire Case Types We Handle

• New Hampshire Surgical Errors Cases
• New Hampshire Emergency Room Errors Cases
• New Hampshire Brain Injury Cases

Medication Errors Resources

• Medication Errors Lawyers (Nationwide) - General Medication Errors information
• FTCA Claims Process - Understanding the Federal Tort Claims Act
• Standard Form 95 Guide - How to complete the required claim form

Contact Us

• Phone: 1-800-798-9529
• Free Case Evaluation

If you're a veteran or military family member who has experienced harm from a medication error at a VA facility in New Hampshire, you may have rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Understanding the strict timeline requirements is crucial - you must file your administrative claim within two years of when you discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) the medication error and resulting injury. This is done by submitting Standard Form 95 to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Once you file your administrative claim, the VA has six months to investigate and respond. If they deny your claim or fail to respond within that timeframe, you then have six months to file a federal lawsuit. Missing these deadlines can permanently bar your claim, which is why consulting with an experienced FTCA attorney early in the process is essential.

For medication error cases specifically, having an attorney who is also a licensed physician provides a significant advantage. A doctor-attorney can thoroughly review your medical records, understand complex medication interactions, and effectively communicate with medical experts. They can better identify whether proper medication protocols were followed and demonstrate how any deviations caused your injuries.

Through an FTCA claim, you may be entitled to recover various damages, including all past and future medical expenses related to the medication error, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, and compensation for physical pain and emotional suffering. For veterans with families, this can also include loss of consortium and the impact on family relationships. Unlike private medical malpractice cases, FTCA claims have no caps on damages in New Hampshire.

Don't wait to explore your legal options. Most FTCA attorneys offer free initial consultations to evaluate your case and explain your rights. During this consultation, you can learn whether you have a viable claim and understand the specific steps needed to protect your interests. Remember, the VA has experienced attorneys defending these cases - you deserve equally skilled legal representation fighting for your rights. Contact a qualified FTCA attorney today to schedule your free case evaluation and ensure your claim is properly handled from the start.

We handle various types of VA and military medical malpractice cases in New Hampshire:

• New Hampshire Surgical Errors Cases
• New Hampshire Emergency Room Errors Cases
• New Hampshire Brain Injury Cases
• New Hampshire Spinal Cord Injury Cases
• New Hampshire Misdiagnosis Cases
• New Hampshire Wrongful Death Cases