Ethical Issues Presented when Referring or Prosecuting Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Cases

The referring attorney (often an Elder Law Attorney) and the Personal Injury Attorney each face unique ethical issues when prosecuting nursing home abuse and neglect cases. This session includes a discussion of the duties owed to your client, many of whom may have diminished capacity; determining when a referral to a personal injury attorney is necessary; communication and coordination with the referring attorney; and steps Elder Law practitioners can take to ensure that their clients’ interests are being safeguarded.