Q: Do you think I have a case? Miscarriage due to refusal of medical treatment while in jail for 41 days in two counties.
I was also considered high risk i was 5 months pregnant when i had the miscarriage. I told the guards about hurting and was still refused medical treatment. March 2019- April 2019 41 days incarcerated
A:
Yes you may have a case. You need to show that the jail was aware of your medical needs, or it was otherwise obvious, and the jail was indifferent to this need. You must also show the lack of care was the cause of the miscarriage.
You need to hire an attorney with experience in civil rights cases against a jail. I would be happy to talk to you about it.
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