Families in this position are asked to absorb information and make decisions quickly, while grieving, and often with very little to go on. A program may offer an explanation. It may offer condolences and paperwork. It may say almost nothing.

When families and individuals seek help at a Florida rehab facility, they trust that facility to provide safe care. They enter treatment during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Not all treatment centers meet the legal and medical standards required to protect patients. Rehab malpractice in Florida can result in severe injuries, relapse, permanent disability, or death.