Could I sue the doctor or nurse for lying or sue the police for entering my home?

[mrswells10]

it was an accident that burned my 4 month old daughter I took her to the hospital and wrote down 1. burn on skin 2. bad cough then they called dcf and the police and told them I came to the hospital for a cold and they found a burn to make the situation worst for me so to see if I was telling the truth that she got burnt by an accident the police enter my condo before I ever signed the permission form so they took me to the station and asked me why I didnt bring her for the burn but I did and I have proof is thats why i brought her there anyways I wanna know is there anyway I could sue the doctor or nurse for lying or sue the police for entering my home

[Friend In Court]

Originally Posted by mrswells10 it was an accident that burned my 4 month old daughter I took her to the hospital and wrote down 1. burn on skin 2. bad cough then they called dcf and the police and told them I came to the hospital for a cold and they found a burn to make the situation worst for me so to see if I was telling the truth that she got burnt by an accident the police enter my condo before I ever signed the permission form so they took me to the station and asked me why I didnt bring her for the burn but I did and I have proof is thats why i brought her there anyways I wanna know is there anyway I could sue the doctor or nurse for lying or sue the police for entering my home

It is the doctor's legal duty to report any injuries a child has that need to be explained, could be the result of abuse or neglect. A burn on a 4-month old needs a LOT of explaining son the doctor's calling DCF is expected, part of his job.

As to the police entering, they may come in without notice or knocking if the situation is an emergency. If they show up at the door and ask to come in, that's perfectly acceptable. If they have obtained a warrant, they are coming whether you want them to or not.

I do not know what you expect to gain by suing for both the doctor and the police were just doing their job. Imagine a third party was taking care of your child and she showed up at a hospital or doctor's office with burns and sick. I am sure you would want a VERY good explanation of how your baby got burned -- that it was not intentional -- and the person was not negligent to let it happen.

[Maryellen]

It sounds like you took your child in for a cold and reported that she had a burn, not that you took her in when she got her burn. That makes a big difference. Was the child taken in as soon as the burn occurred?