2007-11-06 07:21:00 · 7 answers · asked by ronford9 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Of course - theoretically anyone can be sued for negligence if a provable and measurable detriment has occured to another as a result.
2007-11-06 07:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by eriverpipe 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is unlikely that an individual social worker could be sued for negligence, but their department certainly can.
2007-11-06 08:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by flint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can happen, but it has to be very obvious negligence in order to succeed. Normally one sues the department which employs the social worker.
I attach the following link simply to show that indeed it can happen and that some lawyers even specialise in this kind of action. http://www.socialworklaw.co.uk/
2007-11-06 08:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not normally. They receive a certain amount of protection while performing their duties. There have been cases where a lawsuit was allowed due to gross negligence or intentional behavior. See a lawyer if you have a specific case.
2007-11-06 07:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most definitley..including the elderley.mentally ill people,from 18 to 65..learning difficulties.senile dementia..etc..a lots of issues,swept under the carpet..most,,have 3 warnings...or instant dismissal..allways.mary.c.
2007-11-06 07:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by MARY C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it is possible
2007-11-06 12:31:30 · answer #6 · answered by Vanessa B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not individually i dont think
2007-11-06 07:30:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋