Offices in West Palm Beach & Jupiter, FL
Rehab Malpractice Lawyers Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL
When Fort Lauderdale Treatment Centers Fail Their Patients, We Fight for Justice
Florida's only firm dedicated exclusively to rehab negligence. Serving Broward County families with 40+ years combined experience. No fee unless we win.
Ryan P. Ingraham, Esq | Partner, McLaughlin & Stern | Florida Bar #1039392
Susan Ramsey, Esq | Partner, McLaughlin & Stern | Florida Bar #450073
Also serving Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Hollywood, Dania Beach, and Broward County
Why It Matters
Fort Lauderdale Families Are Fighting Back Against Negligent Treatment Centers
Fort Lauderdale is one of Broward County's largest treatment markets, and a city where undertrained staff, inadequate supervision, and systemic patient safety failures have caused documented and preventable harm to vulnerable patients.
Attorneys Ryan P. Ingraham and Susan Ramsey have litigated Florida rehab negligence cases for years. They know the local facilities, the recurring patterns of negligence, and exactly how to hold them fully accountable.
If a Fort Lauderdale treatment center harmed your loved one, you deserve answers and accountability. Every consultation is free, confidential, and carries absolutely zero pressure or obligation.
Meet our team
Meet the Attorneys Fighting for Fort Lauderdale Rehab Victims
Ryan Ingraham, Esq.
Partner, McLaughlin & Stern | Florida Bar Bar #1039392
As a seasoned trial attorney who started in insurance defense—Ryan knows exactly how facilities and their insurers try to avoid accountability. Now he uses that knowledge to fight for survivors. Ryan actively supports the recovery community and has made rehabilitation facility negligence his life's work.
Susan Ramsey, Esq.
Partner, McLaughlin & Stern | Florida Bar #450073
Susan brings a unique combination of ICU nursing expertise, 40+ years of legal acumen, and deep recovery community connections. She works closely with recovery advocacy organizations throughout Florida and has dedicated her career to understanding the treatment industry from every angle—clinical, legal, and survivor advocacy.
Wrongful Death in Treatment
When a loved one dies inside a Fort Lauderdale treatment center because a facility failed to provide proper supervision, safe detox, or competent medical care, families deserve full legal accountability.
IOP & PHP Program Negligence
Fort Lauderdale IOP and PHP programs that fail to provide adequate clinical oversight, falsify attendance records, or understaff treatment sessions harm patients and constitute actionable negligence under Florida law.
Detox & Withdrawal Negligence
Unsafe detox practices, inadequate vital sign monitoring, and undertrained staff left to manage medical crises during withdrawal have caused preventable deaths across Fort Lauderdale and Broward County facilities.
Sober Living Home Negligence
Sober living homes in the Fort Lauderdale area that fail to prevent drug use, exploit residents through illegal referral schemes, or maintain unsafe conditions are fully liable for the harm caused to their residents.
Sexual Assault by Staff or Patients
Fort Lauderdale treatment centers that fail to conduct background checks, supervise staff conduct, or protect patients from peer assault are legally responsible for every act of abuse that occurs on their premises.
Medication Errors & Misdiagnosis
Fort Lauderdale facilities that misdiagnose patients, prescribe inappropriate medications, or discontinue MAT without proper medical planning cause serious harm and face full legal liability for the consequences.
Patient Escape & Elopement
When Fort Lauderdale patients leave a facility and are subsequently harmed, the center's duty of care does not end at the exit. Inadequate supervision before and after elopement creates clear legal liability.
Physical Abuse & Unsafe Conditions
Patients in Fort Lauderdale treatment facilities who experience staff violence, neglect, or hazardous living conditions have actionable legal claims and the right to pursue accountability from facility operators.
Our Expertise
Types of Rehab Malpractice Cases We Handle in Fort Lauderdale
If a Fort Lauderdale Rehab Failed Your Family, You Are Not Alone
You placed your loved one in a Fort Lauderdale treatment center because you believed they would be protected. When that facility failed through negligence, abuse, or indifference to their safety, you deserve answers and justice.
Every consultation is completely free, fully confidential, and carries no obligation to proceed. You pay nothing unless we win. Contact us anytime and our team will respond within 24 hours.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions, Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL | Offices in Palm Beach County
Broward County has more than 80 licensed substance abuse treatment facilities, with Fort Lauderdale serving as the primary treatment hub and the site of some of Florida's most significant patient negligence cases.
Can I sue a Fort Lauderdale treatment facility for rehab negligence or wrongful death?
Yes. Florida law holds all licensed treatment centers to established standards of professional care. If a Fort Lauderdale facility's negligence caused injury or death, your family has the full legal right to pursue civil accountability.
How far are your offices from Fort Lauderdale?
Our offices are in West Palm Beach and Jupiter, Florida, approximately 45 minutes from Fort Lauderdale. We regularly serve Broward County clients and are fully available for in-person, phone, or video consultations at no cost.
How long do I have to file a rehab malpractice claim in Florida?
Florida generally allows families two years from the date of injury or death to file. Because facilities frequently delay or lose records, contacting an attorney as early as possible is critical for Fort Lauderdale families.
What if the Fort Lauderdale facility was licensed by the state of Florida?
State licensing creates a legal floor, not a ceiling. A licensed facility can still be negligent, still fail patients, and still be held fully liable in civil court. Licensing does not insulate them from accountability for the harm they cause.
What types of compensation can our family recover?
Families may recover medical and funeral expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, loss of companionship and guidance, and in cases of egregious misconduct, punitive damages to hold the facility operator accountable and protect future patients.
Where are your offices and do you serve Fort Lauderdale?
Our offices are located in West Palm Beach and Jupiter, Florida. We serve Fort Lauderdale and all of Broward County from our Palm Beach County locations. Consultations are available in person, by phone, or by video at no cost.
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