Nursing Home Litigation
JonesPassodelis represents nursing homes, long-term care facilities and assisted living facilities in claims brought by residents, former residents and their families alleging medical negligence, neglect, personal injury, premises liability and wrongful death, and claims under the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act. Our attorneys are experienced at interpreting complex and lengthy medical records and obtaining the relevant authoritative expert witnesses to defend claims throughout all stages of the litigation, including investigation, fact-finding, discovery, motions practice, settlement, trials and appeals. We also represent these clients in investigations conducted by state regulatory bodies to ensure that the interest of the facilities and their staff remain protected.JonesPassodelis also provides consulting to nursing home, long-term care facilities and assisted living facilities to develop policies and procedures in line with state and federal healthcare regulations to ensure employment of properly qualified caregivers and maintenance of a safe, effective and reputable facility.