Hundreds Of Patients Have Died At California Rehab Centers Over The Past Decade

pexels-anna-shvets-3683036LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (September 1, 2024) – Advocates are pushing for reform as hundreds of people seeking treatment at California rehab centers have died over the past decade.

Rehab can be extremely expensive. The average 30-day stay can cost as much as $40,000. Despite the high costs, the treatment can still be very dangerous.

According to one report, hundreds of people have died at these detox centers. In many cases, patients were admitted without getting the medications that they were receiving at home.

A number of the workers at these facilities have no medical training at all. Many people have argued that the state is not doing enough to hold these institutions accountable when people die in their care.

According to a previous study, the state “consistently failed to catch life-threatening problems” and showed “reluctance to shut down programs that pose a danger to the public.”

Liability For Deaths At California Rehab Facilities

Drug overdoses remain a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. According to Health Affairs, “Last year saw drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpass an unthinkable milestone: 100,000 deaths in a year. This is the highest number of drug overdoses in our country’s history, and the numbers are climbing every month.” This has led many people to seek drug treatment. But patients can face a variety of hazards at drug treatment facilities.

  • Patients can face medical emergencies due to withdrawal.
  • Patients may overdose on various medications or substances that are smuggled into these facilities.
  • Patients may suffer from neglect or fail to receive necessary care.
  • Patients may die due to medication errors.

California rehab facilities have a legal obligation to take care of the patients in their care. They must protect patients from reasonably foreseeable sources of harm. These facilities have a legal obligation to adequately monitor patients and take all actions that are reasonably necessary to keep them safe. A rehab facility may have made a number of mistakes that contributed to a patient’s overdose death.

  • The rehab facility may have failed to adequately monitor patients.
  • The rehab facility may have hired unqualified staff.
  • The rehab facility may have failed to respond to a medical emergency.

It can be hard to know where to begin after losing someone in a rehab facility. These deaths are often highly preventable. They tend to occur at facilities where employees are not properly trained. Indeed, many of the workers have no medical training whatsoever. The family of any person that died in a rehab facility may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Getting Legal Help For California Rehab Facility Deaths

We at the Sehat Law Firm were deeply concerned to learn about all of the deaths at California rehab facilities. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what is going on. State officials should do their part and implement greater oversight.

Do you need more information about a death at a California rehab facility? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that people are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we may be able to help. You can reach out to us anytime at (949) 825-5200.

 

 

 

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