inmates civil rights under MT state law, right to medical assistance

Bozeman, MT Viewed 231 times. Posted about 1 year ago in Civil Rights

Question on legial rights for inmates: I have a friend that is in a rehab type place and they put her on a drug called lithium with out seeing a doctor and they took her off without seeing a doctor I know a little about this drug but the one thing i do know is that you are supposed to take them off slowly.Well after they took her off she got sent to jail cuse was the only thing that was helping her. I just want to know if there is anything that i can do. - Is this your question? Add additional information

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Alan James Brinkmeier

This attorney is licensed in Illinois. Posted 2 months ago.

A violation of a clearly established constitutional right under color of law gives rise to a Section 1983 civil rights lawsuit. In this situation, you may not have a civil rights violation but you should see a lawyer in your locale to fully discuss your situation. The laws that protect citizens against government misconduct are commonly called civil rights laws. Wihtholding necessary medical treatment may or may not be available theories depending on what else was happening.

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Act quickly because such lawsuits have strict time limits, called statutes of limitations.

Good luck to you.

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