Prosecuting Fall Cases in Nursing Homes (On-Demand)

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$129.00

Course Description

Falls in nursing homes can lead to serious and often life-altering injuries for elderly residents, making these cases both sensitive and complex. This course provides a practical overview of how to effectively investigate and prosecute nursing home fall claims. Participants will explore key topics including fall risks in the elderly, prevention strategies, common injuries, and available damages. The course also covers essential elements of case preparation such as investigation techniques, common defenses, and the role of expert witnesses. Designed for attorneys of all experience levels, this program offers a strong foundation for handling these important cases.

Syllabus

  1. Falls in the elderly
  2. Preventing falls
  3. Common injuries
  4. Damages
  5. Investigation
  6. Defenses
  7. Experts

Credit Details

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Course Instructor

Michael Brusca, Esq, Michael Brusca, Esq.

Original Date Of Course

General Credits

1

Michael Brusca, Esq.
Michael Brusca, Esq.
Michael Brusca, Esq. earned his J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2002 and his B.S. from Pennsylvania State University in 1996, and served as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force before entering private practice. Since 2009, he has concentrated his practice on representing clients in nursing home, assisted living, and institutional abuse and neglect cases, and serves on the Executive Board of the national Nursing Home Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice.
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