person A: My grandfather passed a year ago today thanks to medical malpractice. 
person B: Oh no_comma_ I am so sorry to hear that. That must be so hard. How have you been coping?
person A: One step at a time basically_comma_ I hate he couldn't get a good doctor but that was "the best the VA could do"
person B: Oh wow_comma_ that is so sad. Have you contacted an attorney?
person A: No_comma_ they covered their butts really well with paperwork. It wasn't worth it sadly. 