Rehabilitation Center Injuries
Rehabilitation Center Injuries
Physical therapists and other staff members employed by rehabilitation centers are supposed to help individuals recover from injuries. An elderly individual who suffered a broken hip will visit a rehabilitation center to learn to walk properly again. A child may visit a rehabilitation center after suffering a sports-related injury. However, if patients are not properly evaluated and treated while they undergo physical therapy, these individuals may be seriously injured. In some cases, the injuries are permanent. At Leonard Legal Group, our New Jersey personal injury attorneys understand how to identify malpractice that occurs in rehabilitation centers and pursue legal action on the injured patient’s behalf.
Seeking treatment in a rehabilitation center is not easy. In fact, much of the treatment is outright painful for the patient. How does the patient know when pain is part of the healing process and when it is a sign that something has gone wrong?
It is wise to have an experienced personal injury attorney review medical records and other relevant documents to determine if a rehabilitation center is responsible for an injury. If the attorney believes the rehabilitation center is at fault for the injury the patient has suffered, the patient may be able to pursue a negligence claim. In a negligence claim, the injured patient must prove three things:
Each of these three elements must be proven for an injured patient to prevail in a negligence claim. Without one of these elements, the claim will fail and the injured patient will not be entitled to any damages from the rehabilitation center or the individual that caused the injury.
Depending on the extent of the injured patient’s injuries, several types of damages may be available. These include:
More damages may be available, depending on the individual facts of the claim.
Pursuing a negligence claim can be complicated. New Jersey law has several deadlines in place for various actions that must be taken for a negligence claim to proceed. In addition, only certain types of evidence are admissible in negligence claims. To ensure your claim is properly handled and that your legal rights are protected, it is best to hire an attorney.
If you have a loved one who has been injured in a rehabilitation center, schedule a free consultation with the skilled injury attorneys at Leonard Legal Group. We explain your legal rights and stand by you every step of the way. Call our 24-hour call center at 973-984-1414 or contact us online.
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