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First of all, how did he break his hand? Regarding withholding medical attention, or not offering it promptly, provided he is not further damaged, there is little that can be done. Theoretically, you can sue for damages for pain and suffering from delayed treatment, however, that will be difficult to impossible to prove. If your son sustained an injury as a result of the delayed treatment, that is a different story. Ask his doctor if a 3 day delay caused him any permanent injury. While you could not recover for the initial injury, if not negligently caused, if damage is attributable to the delay, you may be able to recover. Speak with an attorney about more details.

True. It may be up to the Judge in a particular case. Judges have some discretion as to whether evidence should be admitted, and a Judge would likely have the discretion to exclude it despite an agreement.

Hello Christopher, I am very sorry to hear about this happening to your son. There are many questions that need to be asked and answered.   A Personal Injury attorney can investigate this matter on behalf of your son and determine all possible responsible parties. Choose an experienced professional to guide and advise you and evaluate your son's claim. However, if you are interested in consulting with one of us, you will have to reach out, as attorneys are unable to directly solicit on this forum.