Prosecuting Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Cases

This comprehensive course, presented by Michael Brusca, Partner at Davis & Brusca, LLC, delves into the complex world of nursing home litigation, aiming to equip legal professionals with the requisite knowledge and skills to navigate such cases. Through a step-by-step exploration of real-world scenarios, participants will be introduced to the key distinctions between Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home cases. The course will emphasize understanding the 'Why' versus the 'What' in litigation, unraveling the necessity of pre-suit investigation, and mastering the process of discovery. A thorough examination of deposition taking, anticipating defenses, and engaging with expert testimonies will round out the participants' learning experience, enabling them to handle nursing home cases.

This course offers a substantive roadmap for legal practitioners aiming to expand their expertise in nursing home litigation or seeking a robust introduction to this challenging field of law. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and describe the foundational aspects of a nursing home, and the typical cases encountered in this litigation field
2. Differentiate between Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Litigation, and articulate the unique considerations pertinent to each
3. Navigate the discovery process effectively, including mastering deposition-taking, identifying key deponents, and organizing relevant documents
4. Anticipate and counter common defenses encountered in Nursing Home Litigation such as O.S.D., Non-Compliance, and Unavoidability
5. Engage and collaborate with expert witnesses, including Registered Nurses, Medical Doctors, Registered Dieticians, and Administrators, to build a robust case