REHAB MALPRACTICE LAW
Sober Living Home Abuse & Neglect
When a Recovery Residence Becomes Unsafe, We Step In to Protect Your Rights
Sober living homes should support healing — not expose residents to danger, exploitation, or neglect. When unsafe conditions put someone at risk, we fight to hold these homes accountable.
✔ We understand sober home standards & safety protocols
✔ We investigate misconduct and unsafe housing conditions
✔ We move quickly to protect residents and their families
✔ Your safety, dignity, and recovery come first
If you were put in danger, neglected, or exploited, your story matters — and you deserve justice.
Sober living homes are supposed to provide structure, accountability, and a safe environment for people rebuilding their lives. Families trust these homes to protect vulnerable residents during early recovery — not place them in harm’s way.
Instead, many residents find themselves surrounded by unsafe conditions, predatory behavior, drugs in the home, or staff who fail to provide even basic supervision.
You chose a sober home for safe recovery — not more harm.
Unsafe homes leave residents vulnerable to harm.
Drugs and danger often go unaddressed.
Untrained staff create risky environments.
Safety was promised — but not delivered.
How Sober Home Abuse 7 Neglect Happens
When homes ignore safety standards, allow drugs or violence, or put profit above resident wellbeing– dangerous conditions arise.
Tragedy happens when vulnerable people are left without structure, supervision, or support.
→ Drug Use, Overdoses, and Unsafe Environments
Many homes fail to prevent drugs from entering the residence, leading to relapse, exploitation, and overdose — all entirely preventable with proper supervision.
→ Untrained, Unqualified, or Unsafe Staff
Some homes hire unqualified house managers, people with active substance use, or individuals with histories of violence or predatory behavior.
→ Lack of Supervision or Accountability
Residents are left in chaotic, poorly monitored environments where unsafe behavior goes unchecked.
→ Physical or Sexual Abuse by Staff or Residents
Vulnerable residents may face threats, harassment, sexual advances, or assaults when homes lack structure and oversight.
→ Hazardous Living Conditions
Broken locks, unsafe neighborhoods, drug-filled environments, and lack of emergency response plans create dangerous living situations.
We bring unique strength to these cases.
Sober living cases are complex — and require attorneys who understand how Florida recovery housing works.
Defense Knowledge & Clinical Expertise.
Susan’s nursing and trauma background, combined with Ryan's experience defending insurance companies help us identify safety lapses and defense tactics that other firms miss.
Florida Sober Home Task Force Experience.
Our involvement in statewide oversight gives us insight into patterns of abuse, violations, and unsafe home operations. We also know the warning signs that point to negligence and lead to harm.
Every resident deserves a home that protects — not endangers — their recovery.
Your experience deserves to be heard — and holding these homes accountable can protect future residents from harm. Your courage in speaking up can create meaningful change.
Civil action can:
Protect
other residents from exploitation and abuse.
Force homes
to improve safety, supervision, and training.
Compensate
you for harm, losses, and other trauma.
Uncover
dangerous practices and residences.
You deserved a safe, supportive place to recover — not a home that put you at risk.
If a sober living residence harmed you or someone you love, we’re here to help you move toward justice.
We’ll listen, investigate, and stand with you every step of the way. You pay nothing unless we win.
Available 24/7 for grieving families.
Serving all of Florida from our Jupiter office.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Can I sue a sober living home for unsafe or abusive conditions?
Yes. If the home failed to provide basic safety, supervision, or reasonable care, and you were harmed as a result, you may have a case.
What if the sober home was unlicensed?
Unlicensed homes can still be held accountable if they operated negligently. Licensing does not determine responsibility — their actions do.
What counts as abuse or neglect in a sober living home?
Sexual misconduct, physical harm, lack of supervision, hazardous conditions, drug-filled environments, and exploitation are all forms of abuse or neglect.
Can I sue if drugs were allowed in the home and caused relapse or overdose?
Potentially, yes. Homes must prevent drug use and maintain safe, sober environments. Failure to do so can be negligence.
Are sober homes required to provide medical care?
No — but they are required to provide safety, structure, and reasonable supervision. Neglecting these duties can create liability.
What if staff were abusive or untrained?
Hiring unqualified or unsafe staff is a form of negligent supervision and may be grounds for legal action.