Trusted Philadelphia Drug Rehab Malpractice Attorneys Since 1954

People seeking treatment for addiction trust rehab facilities to provide safe care. When drug rehab centers fail to meet proper standards, patients can suffer serious harm. At Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP, our attorneys understand the devastating effects of drug rehab malpractice. We work to hold negligent facilities accountable throughout Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

Common Forms Of Rehab Negligence

Substance abuse treatment negligence can take many forms in rehab settings. Our team has handled cases involving various types of misconduct that harmed patients during their most vulnerable moments. Drug rehab malpractice may include:

• Administering incorrect medication doses or poorly supervising prescribed treatments
• Failing to conduct proper medical screenings before admitting patients
• Poorly monitoring patients during detox, leading to preventable harm
• Engaging in sexual abuse or exploitation by staff members
• Hiring unqualified or poorly trained staff
• Failing to implement safety protocols, resulting in patient injuries or death

These failures can cause lasting physical harm, mental trauma and even wrongful death.

Who Can Be Held Liable For Addiction Treatment Malpractice?

Multiple parties may be responsible when medical malpractice occurs at a rehab facility. Our attorneys carefully review each case to identify all liable parties. Liability in drug rehab malpractice cases may extend to:

• Individual staff members, including doctors, nurses, therapists and counselors
• The rehab facility or treatment center itself
• Corporate owners or management companies running the facility

Pennsylvania law recognizes vicarious liability. This means facilities can be held responsible for negligent acts by their employees during work hours. This legal rule can provide more ways to recover compensation.

How We Prove Drug Rehab Malpractice

Proving rehab negligence requires showing four key elements. Our firm gathers strong evidence to build solid cases for our clients. We must prove that:

• The facility or staff owed a duty of care to the patient
• They breached that duty by failing to meet accepted treatment standards
• The breach directly caused the patient’s injuries
• The patient suffered actual damages as a result

Medical records, treatment protocols and testimony from qualified professionals often play key roles in proving these elements.

How Long Do You Have To File A Drug Rehab Malpractice Lawsuit In Philadelphia?

Pennsylvania requires medical malpractice claims to be filed within two years from the date the injury occurred. However, the discovery rule may extend this time in certain cases where the harm was not clear right away. Given these time limits, we urge you to contact our firm promptly to protect your legal rights.

Contact Our Philadelphia Drug Rehab Malpractice Attorneys

At Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP, we have served the Philadelphia community since 1954. Our attorneys provide the guidance and personal attention needed to pursue justice for victims of negligent addiction treatment. Call us at 215-790-0100 or send us an email to schedule a consultation and discuss your case.