It’s bad enough when doctors and medical professionals neglect your health care, but when this professional neglect violates your civil rights, this scenario can become an even bigger nightmare. Discrimination in the medical field can mean severe injuries or even death for many patients, and someone should be held accountable for these inactions. Laws from the federal and state government of Michigan are in place to protect citizens, and violations of your rights can mean you are able to take legal action.
When you are facing this type of civil rights case, let our Michigan deliberate indifference/failure to provide medical care lawyers help you fight back. Christensen Law has dedicated itself to fighting for the rights of all Michigan residents who are facing discrimination and the violations of their rights. We know how overwhelming this must be, but we’ll make sure your voice is heard. Call our civil rights lawyers today to seek justice in your case. We offer free initial consultations.
Christensen Law Seeks Justice for Victims of Medical Discrimination in Michigan
Christensen Law has prided itself on the work we’ve done for personal injury clients over the last three decades. While financial compensation can be helpful for victims, we know peace of mind is just as crucial. We’re not here to take the first offer you’re given in order to resolve the case and add it to our track record.
Our lawyers want to make sure you are taken care of and that any settlement or verdict you receive will help address every potential damage and protect others from this horrible treatment. We help you and other victims by:
Offering Affordable Legal Representation and Free Case Evaluations
We know just how costly discrimination can be for our clients. We believe that there should be no barriers to civil representations, which is why we take cases on contingency. This means that you do not owe us any money unless our firm is successful in getting you compensation.
We will discuss this arrangement and the terms of the agreement before you make a decision to work with our firm. We can answer any questions you have about settlements or verdicts.
We also offer free case evaluations the first time you call us. Our intake team will ask for details about your case and losses, and we can determine what options are available to you. You have nothing to lose by calling or working with our firm, so we encourage you to reach out when you can.
Gathering Evidence and Proving a Violation of Your Rights
Our Michigan personal injury lawyers have plenty of experience gathering evidence and using our resources to build a strong case for compensation for all cases, including civil rights cases. We know what to look for, who to speak with, and which federal, state, county, and city laws apply to your case.
While it may feel obvious to you that someone violated your rights through deliberate indifference or a failure to provide medical care, actually proving it is quite complex, which is why we don’t recommend that you do this alone. We’ll take on these and related tasks so you can focus on your life and family.
Communicating with All Involved Parties
Communicating with insurers, lawyers, medical administration and professionals, and other involved parties is quite time-consuming and stressful for victims. You may not know which questions to ask, who to speak with, or what conversations to avoid. Instead of trying to take these responsibilities on yourself, our deliberate indifference and failure to provide medical care lawyers will take over any communications.
We want to protect your rights to damages and help protect you physically, emotionally, and mentally from the stresses of communication and coordination. You have already gone through so much; we’d like to relieve you of your burdens wherever possible. We’ll keep you in the loop, of course, so you are aware of the progress of your case. If you have questions or concerns during these proceedings, our lawyers will listen to you and give you the answers you need.
Negotiating or Litigating with the Involved Parties
Like any civil action, we will first try to negotiate with the other parties. We may be able to resolve your case without going to trial. The at-fault parties may want to settle quickly and quietly, and they may offer a fair settlement that addresses your harm. Sometimes, we may need to go back and forth during this process before the other party offers a settlement that meets your needs.
Other times, however, the other party may not be so cooperative. We are always prepared to go to trial and represent your interests. We’ve helped our clients get multi-million-dollar payouts in and out of court, and we’re ready to put in the work to get you what you’re owed due to deliberate indifference or failure to provide medical care in Michigan.
Please give Christensen law a call today to get started with your Michigan civil rights case.
What Is Deliberate Indifference? What Qualifies as a Failure to Provide Medical Care?
These civil rights cases are quite nuanced, but for deliberate indifference and failure to provide medical services, a provider or institution must violate your civil rights when performing these actions. This goes beyond medical malpractice, depending on intent and behavior.
These types of violations often occur in some sort of government institution like:
- Jails, prisons, and detention centers
- Mental health facilities
- Other state or federal healthcare facilities, like nursing homes
Of course, civil violations can also occur in private medical or mental health facilities in Michigan. You may have a case if a doctor, nurse, or other medical provider:
- Deliberately disregarded or ignored your medical concerns or conditions
- Misdiagnosed you, or did not diagnose you with any condition or injury
- Let your condition or injury get worse on purpose
- Delayed your treatment
- Failed to provide intervention for medical or mental health issues
- Withheld medication or assistive equipment
This is not a complete list of potential cases. If you believe that someone’s deliberate indifference or failure to provide medical care violated your civil rights and resulted in your harm, we urge you to reach out.
You Deserve Damages When Someone Fails to Provide Medical Care in Michigan
Deliberate indifference and failures to provide medical care present unique challenges and losses to victims like you. You may have long-term or permanent medical issues that impact your life and well-being. You may also struggle with the financial fallout of these actions, not to mention the mental and emotional impacts of this despicable treatment. We can help you seek damages like:
- Medical bills and expenses
- Lost income and lost earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Humiliation
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Other forms of mental and emotional anguish
The sooner you can reach out to us after the incident, the better. Time limits for action are quite complex. You may have as little as 180 days to file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. We can also determine which statute of limitation applies to your case—many civil rights cases follow the three-year deadline outlined in Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 600.5805, but there are some exceptions.
Let Our Michigan Civil Rights Lawyers Help With a Medical Discrimination Case
We know you have a lot to deal with right now. It’s deeply unfair and painful to face discrimination when you trusted a medical professional to provide you with care. Dealing with the repercussions while trying to fight for your rights is intimidating, but our Michigan deliberate indifference/failure to provide medical care lawyers are here to protect you.
Call Christensen Law today to discuss your options. We look forward to helping you.
