Veterans and military families trust New Mexico's VA centers to provide the correct medications. But mistakes with medications at federal facilities can cause serious harm or death.
The Archuleta Law Firm's founder is both a lawyer and medical doctor. This helps us better understand medication errors and violations of medical standards. We've recovered over $145 million for clients and have 25+ years of experience handling Federal Tort Claims Act cases.
If you were harmed by a medication error at a VA facility, you have rights under federal law. You must act quickly to meet strict FTCA claim deadlines.
What Causes Medication Errors at New Mexico Military & VA Hospitals?
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Inadequate Patient History Review: Doctors must check medical history before prescribing drugs to prevent harmful reactions.
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Prescription Transcription Errors: Bad handwriting or wrong calculations can lead to incorrect medications or doses.
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Pharmacy Dispensing Mistakes: Pharmacists must verify all prescriptions carefully before giving them to patients.
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Inadequate Staff Communication: Poor communication between staff can cause missed doses or dangerous drug combinations.
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Failure to Monitor Patient Response: Staff must watch for adverse reactions and check if medications are effective.
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Electronic Health Record Errors: Wrong data entry can lead to patients getting incorrect medications.
New Mexico Facilities Where We Handle Medication Errors Cases
We help patients at these major federal medical facilities in New Mexico:
Major New Mexico Federal Medical Facilities:
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Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center (Albuquerque): Serves veterans across New Mexico.
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Kirtland Air Force Base Medical Clinic (Albuquerque): Treats active duty personnel and families.
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Cannon Air Force Base Medical Clinic (Clovis): Serves Air Force Special Operations Command.
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Holloman Air Force Base Medical Clinic (Alamogordo): Supports the 49th Wing and other units.
View all New Mexico VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Medication Errors Medical Malpractice?
- Severe allergic reactions after getting medication, especially with documented allergies
- Getting medication meant for another patient
- Signs of drug overdose when standard doses weren't followed
- New health problems from drug combinations that should have been caught
- Getting expired or improperly stored medications
- Missing important doses of life-saving medications
- Getting medications that don't match your medical conditions
Damages Available in New Mexico Medication Errors Cases
Economic Damages
Victims can recover costs for medical treatment, rehab, and lost wages. This includes future medical care, prescription costs, and home healthcare.
Non-Economic Damages
These damages cover pain, suffering, and a lower quality of life resulting from medication errors.