Apr 18: Can You Sue a Hospital or the Police for Injuries Due to Improper Use of Restraints?
The answer is YES. In the areas of both healthcare and law enforcement, the use of restraints is often seen as a necessary last resort to ensure safety. However, when restraints are used improperly—whether through excessive force, negligence, or lack of proper oversight—the consequences can be devastating. What many people don’t realize is that both hospitals and police departments can be held legally accountable for injuries caused by the misuse of restraints. At Sexner Injury Lawyers LLC, we have witnessed firsthand how preventable tragedies unfold when both hospitals and police fail to uphold the standard of care necessary for properly using restraints. Just recently, our legal team recently secured a $1,250,000 settlement on behalf of a grieving family whose loved one died after hospital staff failed to properly monitor her. The patient, who was known to be suicidal, was left...