Retaliation

6. If I sue for damages, will my father be kicked out of the nursing home?

Under federal law, this type of retaliation is not permissible.  However, to be realistic, some nursing home administrators have been known to make life difficult for residents who are plaintiffs in litigation.

If you retain me and we pursue a negligence or other damages claim, I recommend that you maintain or increase your presence at the nursing home and that you continue to insist on proper care.

Georgia law provides that a “repair” or changes in policy or staff cannot be used as evidence that there was a problem in the first place. The goal is for defendants to make improvements without fear that their actions will be seen as admissions of liability.