How long does it take to litigate a nursing home case?
There are many variables that make this a difficult question to answer. Generally speaking, once a complaint is filed, a nursing home case will be litigated for two to three years. After it is litigated the case is then scheduled for trial. However, because of scheduling conflicts and court docket limitations, it is not unusual in New Jersey or California to wait another year before going to trial. Once at trial, a nursing home case usually takes about two weeks. Upon signing up a case, The Nursing Home Attorneys begin preparing it as if it were going to trial. But, for one reason or another, it may be more advantageous for a client to pursue a settlement. Parties can settle a case at any point. The Nursing Home Attorneys routinely help clients settle cases without ever having to file suit. The decision if and when to settle a case is solely the discretion of the client and it should be carefully considered. The Nursing Home Attorneys take the time to explain to their clients every adv
