Let it go. They checked, (they have to) they found nothing wrong.
Bad idea to get is a pissing contest with someone who buys tear gas and flash bang grenades by the shipping container full.
Were you there when the fire and EMTs came. Did they ask you any questions? Did you find any of the questions strange? Did the question of drinking come up in the ER?
I am not a lawyer, but I would let it go. No real harm; so no damages.
The EMT types are likely pushed hard to refer all cases that they might have the slightest suspicion about.
The firemen have a strong union. Probably a waste of time and money. And the uniformed unionized can probably cause you more pain than you can cause them.
It isn’t football season yet. Nobody’s drunk at 10:30 in the morning.
I’d just let it go. But that’s the way I roll. Hope Mom is fit as a fiddle in no time at all.
101 YEARS OLD!
You got some genetics, son.
Don’t worry about this little systemic glitch and CELEBRATE YOUR MOM!
Sometime even the best care givers are subject to questions because of the irresponsible care givers. I took care of my mom for years before she passed and her last trip to the hospital had a social worker questioning me and how much I was involved in her care and it really pissed me off. My sister, who never lifted a finger to help me told her there’s not a better care giver in the world like me. She was right. I took care of her like a baby, had help come in twice a week for medical check ups and bathing. I don’t blame you for being upset though. I feel your anger.....believe me.
I don’t blame you for being angry! The encroachment into our private lives because of “Social Services” has become unbearable in many cases. I’d let them know their nosiness is out of line. It falls under the same type of intrusion as a doctor asking if you have a gun in your house.
I would try to bankrupt the city and "public servant" responsible.
The law usually takes the view of no harm, no foul, with mere ruffled feathers not counting as a harm — and especially so because your mother enjoyed the attention even if you did not.
Their Fire Chief or Captain ought to be contacted. I can understand an EMT’s concern for his patients safety but a simple, “Sir, have you been drinking?” could have sufficed at the scene. Without any real proof - breathalizer or some other test, he hasn’t a leg to stand on. You can bet if you don’t follow up on this it will be in a record file somewhere.
if that fails to get an apology, then get a lawyer...
Definitely let it go! It’s over. I’m sure plenty of people are drunk at 10:30 in the morning, so put yourself in their shoes.
For what it’s worth, you occasionally will find me drunk at 1030, but I work nights—so 1030 for me is 2230 for most. When my dad had his “incident” leading to his death at 94, it was 0400. The cop (God Bless ‘em) who responded before the ambulance gave me a long look. I wasn’t drunk, and understood that he was just doing his job. It’s just the world in which we live.
I have been visiting a lady now once a week for about a year to bring her Communion and pray with her as a volunteer from my church. About a month ago I was there when her grandson’s pit bull jumped up on her. She weighed about 80 pounds (the lady - the dog maybe 60). She was bruised and had a sore on her mouth. I talked to the grandson who lives with her. He was defensive but next week all was fine and no sign of the dog. She passed away yesterday but she was ready to go. But my point is that I did call elder abuse and they just asked me to keep an eye on things which I did. She had full time aides and I’m sure they were watching out for her.
I can see letting the EMTs come in for a check, but can the cops come in like that unless you invite them? I sure do not want them in my house for any reason, ever................
Cops inside houses tend to have odd things happen later.
When I read the first sentence about the fall, I was apprehensive, but was relieved that it was a cut, and no broken bones. God bless your mother.
I wouldn’t let this bother you too much FRiend, I would rather have the local constabulary do a ‘welfare check’ than to be indifferent and not give a damn.
My own Mom (passed away last year) was healthy as could be up until she took an unfortunate slip and fall (ironically on some damn ‘anti-skid surface’) and that started her decline and eventual death about 2 months later, but it wasn’t too long before that happened that I called up the sheriff’s department in her county and asked them to drop by for a visit as I had tried calling her at our ‘regular time’ and there was no answer, and my Mom later called me up saying “thanks for all the attention, but I’m perfectly fine”, and she told me that the deputies asked her if she had a gun in the house, and she said “damn right I do, and I know how to use it” and the sheriff’s department let me know that while they were not worried about my Mom, they would stop by and say hello once in a while so *I* wouldn’t worry, lol
Glad your Mom wasn’t hurt any more seriously than being sore. The Lord be with you both.
Someone cared.
Let it go and spend the energy on your great mom.
Let it go... One of their side jobs is protecting the elderly. Be thankful they cared...