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Robert F. Daley
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What can be done if district attorneys won't investigate an elderly hospital death clearly caused by nurses' gross negligence

Asked by a user in Scranton, PA - 8 months ago.

Having handled these types of cases for nearly a decade, it is extremely unlikely the DA or police will get involved, as the case, on its face at least appears to be at most a result of negligent or grossly negligent conduct. While you can file a private criminal complaint in Pennsylvania these are rarely successfully prosecuted. This seems to be a typical fact pattern that I see frequently, a potentially undiagnosed bowel obstruction leading to adverse consequences. I am sorry for your loss...