Asked by user in Louisiana. Answered by Enjuris Editors.
Patients in recovery centers in Louisiana have certain legal rights. Most of these legal rights are explained in Louisiana Revised Statutes 28 § 171 and Louisiana Administrative Code 48 § 9319.
These rights include "the right to treatment that is medically appropriate to the patient's condition" and "the right to be treated with consideration, respect and recognition of [the patient's] individuality."
What's more, recovery centers in Louisiana owe their patients a general duty to exercise reasonable care.
If a recovery center violates a patient's rights under the aforementioned statutes or fails to exercise reasonable care, the patient may sue the recovery center for any damages that result.
In your case, you may be able to file a lawsuit based on your PTSD diagnoses if you can prove that:
The recovery center violated one of your statutory rights or failed to exercise reasonable care, and
The violation or failure caused your PTSD.
I recommend using our free online directory to schedule an initial consultation with a Louisiana personal injury attorney. Most initial consultations are free. The attorney can review your case more thoroughly (be sure to bring along any medical records you have) and tell you whether you have a legitimate claim.