Medical Facility Accused of Failing to Preventing Choking Death

If injury or death occurs when a patient is under the care and supervision of a medical care facility, the facility may be legally responsible, pending the case-specific context of the injury or death in question. Determining liability in a wrongful death case involves proving that a duty of care was breached, while also showing that the negligent breach was in fact the proximate cause of the injury or death sustained by the patient. Therefore, it is important to consult and experienced attorney to understand one’s rights and seek compensation deserved.

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Chicago skilled nursing facility has been accused of causing the death of one of its patients.

The lawsuit alleges that the patient, who was clinically blind, died after choking on a piece of hard candy. The plaintiff holds the defendants liable for allegedly failing to provide immediate assistance to the patient upon showing signs of choking. The plaintiff seeks judgment against the defendants in an amount greater than $50,000.

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