Essential strategies for handling nursing home neglect and abuse cases, from case intake to litigation and settlement.

Nursing home litigation presents unique legal challenges, requiring a deep understanding of regulations, medical records, and liability issues. This course provides an in-depth look at identifying, investigating, and litigating claims involving nursing home neglect and abuse. Participants will explore best practices for case intake, client representation, and proving liability while navigating the complexities of statutes, regulations, and medical evidence. Designed for attorneys and legal professionals, this course equips attendees with the tools necessary to effectively advocate for victims of nursing home negligence.
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Join us for this overview of Nursing Home Litigation from all sides. Our experts in the area will cover all aspects of the beginning stages of Nursing Home cases including: how to vet cases/clients, how the facility prepares, the various theories of liability and defenses at play, and much more.

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KAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP
A Partner at her firm, Ericka concentrates in the fields of medical malpractice, nursing home defense and general liability. Prior to becoming an Attorney, she worked as Registered Nurse in both hospital and long-term care settings across the United States. She earned a BSN from Howard University, a MPH from Oregon Health and Sciences University, and a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law. Ericka has been selected to the New York Metropolitan Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers since 2015. In 2019, she was named "40 Under 40 - Nation's Best Advocates" by the National Bar Association. Ericka was named to the Lawyers of Color's Nation's Best 2020 list. In 2021, Ericka was nominated and accepted into the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. She has severed on numerous Boards and is passionate about Diversity and Inclusion.
DOOLAN PLATT & SETAREH, LLP
Jason J. Platt, Esq. is a managing partner and one of the primary litigation attorneys in the firm. He concentrates on neglect and abuse cases arising in nursing home, hospital, assisted living, and home care settings, and select negligence and injury matters. Jason has spent 100% his legal career representing everyday people who have been injured at the hands of others. Prior to forming his current partnership at Doolan Platt & Setareh, LLP, Jason was the managing partner of The Law Office of Hyman & Platt, P.C. Prior to forming his own law firms, Jason worked in New York City at the Law Firm of Schwartzapfel Partners.
KAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP
Steven is a partner who focuses his practice in the defense of matters involving Toxic Torts, Pharmaceuticals, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice and Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Home Care & Hospice. A licensed pharmacist, Steven devotes a substantial portion of his time to the defense of physicians and hospitals and related entities. Steven also focuses extensively on the defense of Nursing Homes. In addition, he has lectured considerably to the insurance industry, and to Nursing Homes regarding the defense of Nursing Homes.
ADAMS LAW FIRM, P.C.
For over a quarter of a century, Mr. Adams has represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, personal injury accidents and families of wrongful death victims. He is a graduate of Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, and Boston University. He dedicates 99% of his practice to litigation and is a long-standing Academy member. ​​