Legal Question in Personal Injury in Alabama
Nursing Home Abuse
Is there a time limit to file a case for someone beating a
nursing home patient?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Nursing Home Abuse
Two years from the date of the incident for negligence and wantonness under the medical liability act. I don't know if you could extend it to 6 years under a claim for trespass to the person. I would be interested in looking at the case. Please give me a call at (205) 254-3927.
Re: Nursing Home Abuse
Generally, the statute of limitations on such types of actions is two years from the date of the incident. Such cases have received a great deal of media attention lately - although there are always issues of proof. There have been some fairly decent sized verdicts against such companies in the past, but it depends a lot what County you are in. I would be interested in discussing this case further with you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sterling L. DeRamus
2015 First Avenue North
Birmimgham, Alabama
205-458-1100