Hall Estill Correctional Health Care attorneys have successfully settled and litigated numerous cases involving lawsuits brought by inmates and represented correctional health care companies on issues related to regulatory compliance. In addition, they understand the liability implications created by correctional health care regulations, mandates, and legal standards. Further, our attorneys recognize that cases involving an inmate’s medical treatment are layered with little-known rules, procedures, requirements, and defenses that can only be identified by attorneys possessing the specialized knowledge and experience necessary to properly handle claims against correctional health care practitioners.
Our attorneys help clients identify legal issues surrounding a claim quickly, which allows us to be proactive in the defense of our clients. Within the correctional health care community, our attorneys regularly assist with the following:
- Litigation of lawsuits filed by or on behalf of inmates.
- Advice to clients regarding regulatory compliance with both Federal and State law.
- Risk management assessments related to policies and institutional operations.
- Representation of correctional health care companies and practitioners on issues related to licensure or certification.
- Presentation of seminars and continuing education programs specifically designed for correctional health care.
