Going to rehab in California is incredibly personal. And while it’s a good decision, questions come up when something goes wrong and you get hurt while in the facility’s care. And if you need to actually file a lawsuit, it opens up the possibility that your struggles will go public. Our team can answer your questions and support you. Set up a free consultation today.
Will My Lawsuit Against the Rehab Facility Be Confidential?
When you’re injured because of negligence in a California rehab facility, you have the option to file a lawsuit in civil court to recover damages. There’s a lot of benefits to a lawsuit, but there’s also drawbacks. One of the major drawbacks, at least initially, is that when you file your Complaint in civil court, it’s public record.
That means the facts about what happened—as well as the fact that it happened in a rehab facility—aren’t confidential and anyone can see them. With that said, though, only the Complaint and certain other filings are public. Other private information important to your case, like your medical records, statements, deposition testimony, and any other information is confidential.
So basically, only certain parts of your lawsuit are public, while identifying information about you is private.
Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After Negligence in a Rehab Facility?
Of course, a lawsuit is only one of your options when you’re injured due to negligence in a California rehab facility. If your worry is confidentiality, one thing you can do is:
- File an insurance claim outside of court.
Because they’re outside of court, insurance claims are much less formal. More to the point, though, they’re also totally confidential because they’re just between you and the insurance company itself.
But there’s a major issue with an insurance claim—it’s totally controlled by the company. So, the insurance company and its adjusters get to:
- Investigate your claim
- Get statements, either recorded or written
- Dig through incident reports, medical charts, internal notes—basically anything tied to what happened
Once they finish their review, the insurance company may come back with a number. That first offer is often aimed at wrapping things up quickly. It doesn’t always reflect the full picture—especially if you’re still in treatment or dealing with lasting effects from the injury. Before agreeing to anything, it’s important to make sure the amount actually accounts for what this has cost you, not just right now, but going forward.
Maison Law Can Protect Your Privacy With a Negligence Claim Against a California Rehab Facility
When you’re hurt inside a rehab facility, it’s personal. It involves your health, your medical history, and details you probably don’t want discussed any more than necessary. And the last thing you need is to feel exposed while you’re trying to recover.
But you also have to take care of your injuries, and the only way you can really do that is by filing an injury claim. Whether you decide to file an insurance claim or need to file a full lawsuit, our California rehab facility negligence lawyers at Maison Law will be there to protect you by:
- Listening to your story about what happened.
- Limiting what information gets sent out.
- Handling all the talks with the facility’s insurance company.
- Keeping your sensitive information out of the spotlight as much as possible.
- Explaining how the process is going to work and what your path forward looks like.
If something happened at a California rehab facility and you’re not sure what to do next, we can walk you through your options in a way that keeps your information protected and the process straightforward. Set up a free consultation today.
