Q: I need to know if I can file a lawsuit
I need to know if I can file a lawsuit against the hospital who turned my 17 year old daughter away while she was in a cardiac arrest for she arrived at a later hospital and she died a minute after she arrived parents were never notified until after her death
A: You would need to get the medical records and consult with a lawyer so they can be reviewed .
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I'm very sorry for the loss of your daughter. This is a heartbreaking scenario. Only a Texas attorney can advise you on civil practice rules, but you originally posted three weeks ago. Please consider consulting with a Texas attorney WITHOUT DELAY if you contemplate legal action. Depending on the legal theory(s) to be applied, and depending on the entity(s) you may consider pursuing (public or private), many jurisdictions nationwide impose short notice of claim requirements. These deadlines can be in the order of days.
Only a Texas attorney can speak for Texas practices and requirements, but if you contemplate bringing action, it would be advisable to consult with a Texas attorney WITHOUT DELAY to learn the applicable deadlines here. As a general rule nationwide, these timeframes are not forgiving unfortunately. An experienced Texas attorney should be able to explain these things in a consult.
Law firms that handle such cases generally offer free initial consults. You could search firms on your own or use the Find-a-Lawyer tab above to find law firms in Texas or the greater Dallas area. No one here can pass medical judgment on the merits of such a case without knowing more, but I hope you are able to obtain the justice you seek. Again, I'm very sorry. Good luck
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