South Carolina - The exposé ‘Starved in Jail’ by Sarah Stillman highlighted the tragic story of Alan Thibodeau, a victim of the systematic failures within the U.S. correctional system.
Alan Thibodeau, a single father and caretaker to his elderly parents, tragically lost his life in 2022 after being incarcerated during a mental health episode at Armor Correctional Health Services, under the care of a private medical company called Southern Health Partners. He entered jail weighing 178 pounds but was found dead months later at only 100 pounds.
Thibodeau’s family and attorney, James B. Moore III of Evans Moore, LLC - a personal injury law firm in Georgetown - assert that his death was preventable. The attorney noted that Thibodeau had a strong support system and did not fit the typical profile of individuals who suffer neglect in jail.
Thibodeau’s case underscores a broader issue: individuals with mental health conditions are often incarcerated instead of receiving appropriate care. Once in jail, they frequently face inadequate medical attention, resulting in severe consequences. In Thibodeau’s case, Southern Health Partners failed to address his deteriorating condition. His refusal to eat, a common symptom of untreated mental illness, was not met with the necessary intervention.
Alan Thibodeau’s death also serves as a reminder of the urgent need for reform in the U.S. correctional system. It calls for a shift from punitive measures to compassionate care so that individuals with mental health conditions are treated with dignity and provided with the support they need.
As a Georgetown wrongful death law firm, Evans Moore, LLC, is committed to holding negligent parties accountable. While no amount of money can make up for the pain victims’ families have suffered, the team hopes to alleviate some financial stress and empower loved ones to move forward with their lives.
Wrongful death in South Carolina is defined as the death of one person caused by another person’s neglect, default, or wrongful act. Situations that can result in wrongful death include auto accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, workplace accidents, premises liability, nursing home abuse, and defective medical devices.
The Georgetown personal injury lawyers understand the sensitive nature of these cases. They handle lawsuits with care and provide the guidance and support families need to navigate the legal process. The team pursues compensation for pain and suffering, mental anguish, property damage, funeral and burial expenses, lost wages and benefits, medical bills, loss of companionship, and punitive damages.
About Evans Moore, LLC:
Attorneys Scott Evans and James B. Moore III have led Evans Moore, LLC since 2010. In that time, they have earned a national reputation as trial lawyers, recovering over $100 million in verdicts and settlements for their clients. The team serves the local communities of Georgetown and Charleston, and the whole of South Carolina, representing individuals and small businesses suffering injuries and losses due to misconduct and negligence.
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