Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
What is a nursing home arbitration agreement?
A: A nursing home arbitration agreement is a contract drafted by the nursing home that takes away a number of your rights including your right to file a lawsuit in a court of law. Instead, you must submit your claim to an arbitrator who is bound by the arbitration agreement. Arbitration agreements are typically part of the nursing home admission paperwork. They often provide that if you are injured your attorney can not take depositions and there is a cap on the amount of damages you may recover against the nursing home. Most significantly they take away your right to a trial by jury.
