Nursing Home Negligence Lawyer in Houston, Texas
Williford Law, PLLC – Fighting for Justice After Preventable Medication Mistakes
When the Wrong Dose Becomes a Deadly Mistake
Medication errors in nursing homes are not just unfortunate accidents—they are often the result of poor training, understaffing, or systemic negligence. Residents rely on facility staff for life-sustaining medications, and when those responsibilities are mishandled, the consequences can be severe or fatal.
At Williford Law, PLLC, we hold nursing homes accountable for the avoidable harm caused by medication errors. If your loved one has suffered due to incorrect, delayed, or missed medications, we are ready to take swift legal action to protect them and your family.
What Are Medication Errors?
Medication errors occur when a resident receives the wrong drug, the wrong dose, at the wrong time, or in the wrong way. These incidents can result from human mistakes or flawed nursing home policies. Examples include:
- Administering the wrong medication
- Giving the incorrect dosage (too much or too little)
- Failing to give medication at the prescribed time
- Crushing pills that should not be crushed
- Skipping doses or duplicating medications
- Misreading or failing to follow the doctor’s orders
- Mixing up residents with similar names
Common Causes of Medication Errors in Nursing Homes
| Root Cause | Description |
| Understaffing | Rushed staff skip verification steps or make hasty errors |
| Poor Training | Staff may not understand safe administration practices |
| Communication Failures | Miscommunication between shifts, nurses, and physicians |
| Faulty Recordkeeping | Errors in tracking prescriptions and dosages |
| Overreliance on Verbal Orders | Leads to misunderstandings or inaccurate transcription |
| Medication Mismanagement by Unlicensed Staff | Non-nurses or aides improperly handle prescription drugs |
Consequences of Nursing Home Medication Errors
Medication errors can cause a wide range of harm, including:
- Adverse drug interactions
- Internal bleeding, stroke, or cardiac events
- Severe allergic reactions
- Loss of consciousness or delirium
- Infection due to untreated conditions
- Physical injury from falls or seizures
- Long-term organ damage or death
Legal Liability for Medication Errors
Nursing homes and their staff have a legal duty to follow prescribed treatment plans and ensure medications are administered safely and timely. Liability may arise when the facility:
- Fails to follow the doctor’s instructions
- Does not train or supervise medication staff
- Uses unqualified employees to dispense drugs
- Neglects to monitor a resident’s reaction to medication
- Keeps inaccurate or incomplete medical records
- Fails to report adverse medication events
If a medication error leads to harm, the resident or their family may pursue a negligence claim against the facility.
What to Do if You Suspect a Medication Error
If your loved one shows signs of overmedication, undermedication, or has experienced a medical emergency after a prescription change:
- Request a full copy of their medication records and chart
- Ask for incident reports and internal investigations
- Document symptoms, dates, and witness accounts
- Report to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
- Call an experienced nursing home negligence attorney immediately
Why Choose Williford Law, PLLC?
- We handle complex nursing home negligence claims across Texas
- We work with medical experts to uncover improper medication practices
- We know how to investigate record manipulation and cover-ups
- We take on powerful facility owners and their insurers
- We offer free consultations and contingency fee arrangements
Call Now – Get Justice for a Medication Error in Houston, Texas
Medication mistakes should never happen, but when they do, the nursing home must answer for the harm it caused. If your family member suffered due to a prescription error, overdose, or denial of necessary drugs, contact Williford Law, PLLC today.
Call (713) 837-7600 or visit www.WillifordLaw.com to schedule your free and confidential consultation.
