If my dad had a nursing agency coming to our house to give him his medications but they caused him to overdose on more than one medication, does he have a case?
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If my dad had a nursing agency coming to our house to give him his medications but they caused him to overdose on more than one medication, does he have a case?
Asked on April 20, 2013 under Malpractice Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You give little by way of the facts here. However, basically in a suit for medical malpractice there must have been damages suffered as a result of negligence (specifically, the standard duty of care having being breached).
Since your father overdosed there has been an injury and the fact that it happened on more than one medicaction would be consistant with a claim of negligence.
At this point you should consult directly with a personal injury attorney who specializes in malpractice cases. They can best advise after going over all of the facts.
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