Sharon, I am so so sorry for your loss, and all that your uncle and your family suffered through. There are agencies and organizations that oversee the industry, but vary from state to state. At the very least, your state's licensing bureau should be notified.
As far as medical lawsuits, here's info on Georgia:
Sharon, I am so so sorry for your loss, and all that your uncle and your family suffered through. There are agencies and organizations that oversee the industry, but vary from state to state. At the very least, your state's licensing bureau should be notified.
As far as medical lawsuits, here's info on Georgia:
"Georgia has a $350,000 cap in place on non-economic damages in any single medical malpractice claim against health care providers. For claims against a single health care facility there is a $350,000 cap on noneconomic damages, which bumps up to $700,000 if more than one facility is deemed liable.
Georgia Medical Malpractice Laws and Requirements - Nolo
While a big legal practice might not take this on, a small or young one might because it is a cut and dried case with obvious error and consequence. But yes, the lawyers want their 33% and 33% of $350,000 seems like a lot to us, but not worth it to them. If the facility is part of a larger corporation. They may be willing to write the family a check without admitting guilt. Even the best of us have made errors, and the facility should have their own insurance to compensate families for these terrible outcomes. Like the airline industry, though, there is no room for error in healthcare systems. This facility's safety system needs state review now.
Thank you MaryPat. I appreciate your kind words and your practical advice. There are actually were two facilities involved in his healthcare. He was at a Pruitt facility for nine weeks before being transferred to a small 15 bed assisted living facility. I’m pretty sure Pruitt did not have a doctor evaluate him before being transferred. In fact, the so-called social worker at Pruitt kept pushing this one facility and told us that hospice was not an option. I’m sure he got a kick back. I think they’re both culpable.
Oh, this is so heartbreaking and infuriating, and probably impossible to prove. If someone contacts the state health department, though, your information could make a difference for other residents, and their families. Hugs.
actually just heard from a lawyer this morning telling me that we had a slim-to-none chance of getting a settlement and he would not take the case. At least he took the time to explain things, which is more than we've gotten from anyone else. But I agree about reporting to the state health department. Time to move forward...
Sharon, I am so so sorry for your loss, and all that your uncle and your family suffered through. There are agencies and organizations that oversee the industry, but vary from state to state. At the very least, your state's licensing bureau should be notified.
As far as medical lawsuits, here's info on Georgia:
"Georgia has a $350,000 cap in place on non-economic damages in any single medical malpractice claim against health care providers. For claims against a single health care facility there is a $350,000 cap on noneconomic damages, which bumps up to $700,000 if more than one facility is deemed liable.
https://www.nolo.com › georgia-me...
Georgia Medical Malpractice Laws and Requirements - Nolo
While a big legal practice might not take this on, a small or young one might because it is a cut and dried case with obvious error and consequence. But yes, the lawyers want their 33% and 33% of $350,000 seems like a lot to us, but not worth it to them. If the facility is part of a larger corporation. They may be willing to write the family a check without admitting guilt. Even the best of us have made errors, and the facility should have their own insurance to compensate families for these terrible outcomes. Like the airline industry, though, there is no room for error in healthcare systems. This facility's safety system needs state review now.
Thank you MaryPat. I appreciate your kind words and your practical advice. There are actually were two facilities involved in his healthcare. He was at a Pruitt facility for nine weeks before being transferred to a small 15 bed assisted living facility. I’m pretty sure Pruitt did not have a doctor evaluate him before being transferred. In fact, the so-called social worker at Pruitt kept pushing this one facility and told us that hospice was not an option. I’m sure he got a kick back. I think they’re both culpable.
Oh, this is so heartbreaking and infuriating, and probably impossible to prove. If someone contacts the state health department, though, your information could make a difference for other residents, and their families. Hugs.
actually just heard from a lawyer this morning telling me that we had a slim-to-none chance of getting a settlement and he would not take the case. At least he took the time to explain things, which is more than we've gotten from anyone else. But I agree about reporting to the state health department. Time to move forward...
All the Best.