What if the nursing home wants to settle quickly?

Early settlement offers from nursing homes or their insurance companies are typically much lower than the actual value of your claim. Before accepting any settlement, consult with our attorneys at The Ruth Law Team for a free case evaluation. We can assess whether the offer adequately compensates for all damages and future needs. If it doesn’t, we can try to negotiate a fair settlement or prepare to take your case to trial.

How do I get better care for a loved one who is in a nursing home?

The purpose of a care facility - assisted living, nursing home, hospital, etc. - is to provide the level of help necessary for a person either to rehabilitate from an injury or surgery, or simply to reside safely on a day-to-day basis. Because these residents are all either physically and/or mentally unable to fully care for themselves, they're especially vulnerable to accidental and intentional... read more?

What should you do if you find bedsores on a bedridden patient?

ATTENTION: The presence of bedsores is often indicative of a nursing home’s neglect both in causing and failing to prevent such ulcers. As advocates for the elderly and their families, our lawyers at The Ruth Law Team have many years of experience handling hundreds of cases resulting from the negligence and resulting patient abuse that occurs in many St. Petersburg nursing homes. Bedsores... read more?

How long do I have to file a nursing home abuse lawsuit in Florida?

In Florida, the statute of limitations for nursing home abuse cases is generally two years from the date the injury occurred.. However, there are exceptions that may extend or limit this timeframe. If your loved one has died as a result of nursing home negligence, you typically have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim. Because these deadlines can be complicated by... read more?