Mrsa Infection In Jail

Summary

The user contracted MRSA while in Sangamon County Jail, Illinois. She was advised to gather evidence, such as medical records and statements from healthcare professionals, to support her potential negligence claim against the jail. She was also informed about the importance of legal representation when filing a lawsuit against a public entity. The user was provided with contact details for legal aid services in Springfield, Illinois.

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I contacted mrsa while in sangamon county jail.. im in so much pain its not funny
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. Did you receive any medical treatment while in jail for your MRSA infection?
No didn't know i had it till yesterday. The nurse said i most likely got it from jail bc sangamon county jail has a mrsa outbrake
Did you inform the jail authorities about your condition after you found out?

In Illinois, jails are required to provide medical care to inmates. If they fail, you may have a legal claim.
Im no longer in sangamon county jail. Do i still need to notify them ??
It's important to notify them if you contracted MRSA in jail. This could help prevent further spread. Did you receive any medical treatment for MRSA after leaving the jail?
Yes and they know about the mrsa tbey have an out brake. Didnt learn this till after i was released
Did you seek medical treatment after your release and was MRSA confirmed by a healthcare professional?

In Illinois, failure to provide adequate medical care in jail can be a violation of the 8th Amendment.
Yes
What steps have you taken since your diagnosis? Have you considered filing a lawsuit for negligence against the jail?

In Illinois:
- Failure to provide adequate medical care in jail can violate the 8th Amendment.
- Sangamon County Jail, Springfield, IL, (*) *-*.
Finding this website to see what i should do
What evidence do you have to support your claim of negligence by the jail? In Illinois, you may have a case if you can prove negligence or deliberate indifference to your medical needs.
No one informed me about the outbreak. And no one was concerned when i had an outbrake on my face and neck when i was locked up
What documentation or proof do you have of your medical condition and the jail's knowledge of it?

In Illinois:
- Failure to provide adequate medical care in jail can violate the 8th Amendment.
- Negligence or deliberate indifference to medical needs can be grounds for a lawsuit.
Multiple people i know has contacted mrsa from the jail and the nurse that seen me also said it probably came from the jail as well. There are many cases of people contacting mrsa while in sangamon County jail
Do you have any medical records or written statements from healthcare professionals confirming your MRSA diagnosis and its likely origin from the jail?
Yes on the medical records and i can call and ask the nurse if she can right something up stating thats where it most likely came from
That's a good step. Do you have any legal representation currently? In Illinois, it's crucial to have a lawyer when filing a lawsuit against a public entity like a jail.
No
What is your current location? I can provide you with contact details of some legal aid services near you.
Springfield il *
What is the current status of your health and have you incurred any significant medical expenses due to this condition?

For legal representation, you can contact Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Springfield office at (*) *-*.
I have insurance but i can log into my insurance account and see how much my bill was
What was the total amount of your medical bills related to the MRSA treatment?