Offices in West Palm Beach & Jupiter, FL
Rehab Malpractice Lawyers Serving Wellington, FL
When Wellington Treatment Centers Fail Their Patients, We Fight for Justice
Florida's only firm dedicated exclusively to rehab negligence. Serving Western Palm Beach 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 Royal Palm Beach, Greenacres, Loxahatchee, Lake Worth, and Western Palm Beach County
Why It Matters
Wellington Families Impacted by Rehab Negligence Deserve Justice & Accountability
Wellington and Western Palm Beach County are home to residents who access treatment programs throughout Palm Beach County. When those programs fail to maintain safe clinical standards and proper supervision, Wellington families have every right to seek full legal accountability.
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 treatment facility harmed your Wellington area loved one, you have legal options and our team is ready to help. Consultations are free, confidential, and carry no obligation.
Meet our team
Meet the Attorneys Fighting for Wellington 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 from Wellington dies in a treatment facility due to negligent care, inadequate supervision, or preventable medical failure, families have the right to pursue full legal accountability.
IOP & PHP Program Negligence
IOP and PHP programs attended by Wellington residents that operate below Florida's clinical standards or provide inadequate supervision expose vulnerable patients to actionable negligence.
Detox & Withdrawal Negligence
Unsafe detox protocols, inadequate monitoring, and undertrained staff have caused preventable harm to patients from Wellington and Western Palm Beach County attending treatment programs throughout the region.
Sober Living Home Negligence
Sober living homes serving the Wellington community that allow drug use, exploit patients, or maintain unsafe conditions are fully liable for the harm they cause to residents.
Sexual Assault by Staff or Patients
Treatment centers serving Wellington area families that fail to screen personnel or protect patients from predatory behavior are legally responsible for every assault that occurs under their care.
Medication Errors & Misdiagnosis
Medication errors and mismanaged MAT protocols at facilities serving Wellington families cause genuine, preventable harm and carry full legal liability under Florida law.
Patient Escape & Elopement
When a Wellington area patient leaves a treatment facility unsupervised and suffers harm, the facility's duty of care does not end at its property line.
Physical Abuse & Unsafe Conditions
Wellington area patients who experience staff misconduct, physical abuse, or hazardous conditions in treatment programs have actionable legal claims and the right to full accountability.
Our Expertise
Types of Rehab Malpractice Cases We Handle in Wellington
If a Treatment Center Failed Your Wellington Family, We Are Here to Help
Your loved one entered a treatment program seeking help and deserved to be protected. When that facility failed through negligence or indifference, our Palm Beach County team is here to investigate and fight for your family.
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 Wellington, FL | Offices in Palm Beach County
Western Palm Beach County, including Wellington, is served by treatment programs throughout the region. Palm Beach County as a whole contains more than 100 licensed facilities, one of the highest concentrations in the country.
Can I sue a Florida rehab facility for negligence on behalf of my Wellington family?
Yes. All licensed Florida treatment centers have a legal duty to provide safe, competent care. If a facility's negligence caused injury or death to a Wellington area family member, you have the right to pursue full civil accountability.
Do you serve clients from Wellington and Western Palm Beach County?
Yes. Our offices are in West Palm Beach and Jupiter, both in Palm Beach County. We serve Wellington and all of Western Palm Beach County and are 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 Wellington families.
What if my Wellington loved one attended a treatment facility outside of Palm Beach County?
That is fine. Ryan and Susan litigate cases against treatment facilities throughout all of Florida. The location of the facility does not limit your legal rights or our ability to represent your family.
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 Wellington?
Our offices are located in West Palm Beach and Jupiter, Florida. We serve Wellington and all of Palm Beach County from our Palm Beach County locations. Consultations are available in person, by phone, or by video at no cost.
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