Can a civil suit be brought against a spouce for not seeking medical attion when their spouce has a stroke?
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Can a civil suit be brought against a spouce for not seeking medical attion when their spouce has a stroke?
My dad had three small strokes before my step mother took him to the hospital. The first one happened two days prior to going to hospital. She is a former CNA and now is a PCA. He fell out of the hospital bed and hit his head and died from brain damage. Had she called 911 when he had the first stroke this may not have happened.
Asked on April 21, 2009 under Accident Law, Florida
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Well, it depends on if she had a responsibility to do so. I would think in this situation, given her medical background, you need to talk to a lawyer about a possible wrongful death suit and possibly voiding any possibility of her obtaining his money, property and assets as a result of his death (i.e., estate law).
Try www.attorneypages.com for a personal injury attorney. At the very least, consult with an attorney. Also try the Florida state bar.
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