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Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.
—Rob Young
I met Josh like 4 years ago when my Son was injured at Daycare. He was very concerned about the well being of my Child and Me. Very Understanding Professional and Just a great Staff. If You need a Lawyer that’s all about YOU this is the Place. I just closed a Case on 6/23/2021 from a injury on a Property. They handled everything because no one else would help Me. I’m forever grateful for Your hard Work and Time. Once again Thank You Josh and Sally.
—Rezillai Henderson
My husband was referred to this law firm from another lawyer after his mother passed away while residing in a nursing home. Matt took on his case and we are pleased with how everything turned out. It took a long, long time to finally settle, but it was worth the wait. The staff here is friendly and I’d be happy to recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance.
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I was referred to Harold by a family friend, and I couldn’t be happier. He took the time to listen to my case, answered all my questions and truly treated me like a friend not a client. His knowledge of medical malpractice is priceless he actually successfully won, one of the first medical malpractice cases in Greenville County.
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South Carolina Nursing Home Overmedication Attorneys
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Prescription medications must be given to patients with extreme care. While too little medication can be a problem, too much medication could result in serious injury or even death. If an elderly patient is given excessive amounts of a prescriptions or takes unnecessary prescriptions, this is considered overmedication.
If elderly individuals are given too much medication on purpose, this is a type of elder abuse. If overdosing is accidental, it is considered neglect.
If your loved one was harmed by overmedication, don’t hesitate to speak to our skilled South Carolina nursing home abuse & neglect attorneys. We are dedicated to helping the victims of negligence, carelessness, or abuse seek compensation for medical bills and pain and suffering. If a loved one was killed by overmedication, we can also help you file a wrongful death lawsuit to hold the responsible party accountable.
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Intentional vs. Unintentional Overmedication
Nursing homes guilty of overmedications should be examined for intent. Intentional overmedication is usually done with the purpose of making a patient easier to control, which is often referred to as chemical restraint. Antipsychotics and sedatives are drugs that can calm a patient down or make someone more likely to comply with directions given by facility staff, caregivers, or family members. In some cases, nursing homes will distribute these drugs without a proper prescription.
Unintentional overmedication is usually indicative of understaffing. Elderly patients often have many different prescriptions they must take, and staff members who are overworked and tired might have problems distributing the correct amounts or even the correct type of medication.
Warning Signs
If your loved one is exhibiting certain symptoms, they might be getting more medication than is healthy. Behavioral changes, especially lethargy and confusion, could be the first indications someone is being overmedicated. A patient might also become reclusive, sleep for longer periods of time, or develop unexplained medical conditions.
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Talk to our skilled lawyers at Christian & Christian about your case as soon as possible. We can take a look at your situation and advise you on your best course of action to seek compensation on behalf of your loved one. Our South Carolina overmedication attorneys have recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. Let us see what we can do for you and your family.
If your loved one was harmed by overmedication, don’t hesitate to speak to our skilled South Carolina nursing home overmedication attorneys Contact us by phone or fill out our online form to schedule a free case consultation today. We look forward to speaking with you.
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Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.