Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Colorado

Can I hold the Departmen of Social Services Liable?

Can I hold the Department of Social Services liable for my daughters

death? She was in their custody when she decided to hang herself. I had been

asking them for help in placing her somewhere safe and they said they could

not help me unless she was criminally involved. I had also asked for

counceling for her but since I didn't have medicaid they wouldn't help. The

day after her death DSS showed up at my house with 2 counselors and told me

they wanted to help me now. Is there any way to hold them liable?


Asked on 10/04/01, 1:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: Can I hold the Departmen of Social Services Liable?

YOu need to see a personal injury attorney right away. Whether you have a case depends a lot on what the circumstances are. If you need an attorney in your area check the BBS here, and if you can't find one, then go to www.atla.org and see if you can find one there.

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Answered on 11/21/01, 5:50 pm


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