Suicide While Under the Care or Supervision of Others
Have you lost a loved one to suicide while he or she was under the care or supervision of another?
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Has a family member committed suicide while under the care or custody of a healthcare professional or institute such as the prison system? If so, you may have the right to bring a lawsuit for his or her death.
According to suicide prevention sources, every year more than 32,000 people commit suicide. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for individuals 18 to 65 years old. Some people are fortunate enough to get help and their lives are saved.
However, for others, healthcare professionals or institutions fall short. In some cases, medical professionals misdiagnose or fail to consider the severity of an individual’s potential for suicide. These failures include not properly assessing the patient, not providing the appropriate level of observation, not taking a full history of the patient’s history of attempted suicide, and not accurately diagnosing the person’s likelihood of committing suicide. Tragically, these failures sometimes result in a suicide that could have been prevented.
What can I do if my loved one committed suicide?
If your loved one committed suicide while in the care or custody of a healthcare professional or while in custody of the police, you may have a claim for your loss. The experienced team at Frier Levitt, LLC will investigate and gather facts from all available sources to determine the level of care provided and whether the care was below the standard of care required.
If your case involves a municipal entity, such as a public hospital, police department, or prison, your time to bring a claim is very limited and it is imperative that you contact an attorney immediately to protect your rights.
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For more information about whether you have a claim for the wrongful death of a family member, or to discuss how Frier Levitt, LLC can help you, please call us at (973) 618-1660, or toll-free at (888) LEVITT1 (i.e., 888-538-4881). You can also write to us using our contact form.
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