$6.5 Million Settlement
A young boy with significant mental health conditions was entrusted to a residential facility for the specialized care he required.
The care plan agreed upon by the facility explicitly called for 24-hour supervision by a trained residential counselor.
The facility, however, was understaffed, had insufficient training, and implemented improper policies.
This led to a devastating breakdown of the young boy’s care plan.
The boy was left unsupervised and wandered into a secluded area, where another resident assaulted him.
The boy’s family came to us to take a stand against the neglect.
Despite his inability to communicate verbally, we proved through expert testimony that the boy suffered severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the attack.
His non-verbal condition did not shield him from the trauma, and he required a higher level of care to manage the impact of his PTSD.
We held the facility accountable for its negligence, securing a $6.5 million settlement to cover the increased care and support our client now requires.
If you or someone you know has suffered due to a facility’s failure to provide the necessary care, it’s time to take a stand.
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