REHAB MALPRACTICE LAW
Wrongful Death in Florida
When a Rehab Facility Harms Your Loved One, We Fight for Justice
Florida's only attorneys dedicated exclusively to rehab wrongful death cases. We've secured the legal precedent families need, and we understand the pain of losing someone who was seeking healing.
✔ We explain your rights clearly — without overwhelming legal jargon
✔ We move at your pace — you decide when and how to proceed
✔ We uncover what really happened — even when facilities delay records
✔ We support your family — with compassion, patience, and respect
They Went to Treatment to Get Better.... They Never Came Home.
When someone you love enters a drug or alcohol treatment center, you're trusting that facility with their life. You expect professional medical care, proper supervision, and protocols designed to keep vulnerable patients safe during their most critical moments of recovery.
Instead, your family received the worst possible news. The person you love, who had the courage to seek help, died while under the care of a facility that promised to protect them.
This shouldn't have happened. And you deserve answers.
Care was delayed when time mattered most.
They ignored clear medical warning signs.
Unqualified staff handled critical moments.
Your family deserved protection — not loss
Common Failures That Lead to Preventable Deaths
These deaths are not “just part of addiction.” They are the result of treatment centers cutting corners on care and safety.
→ Improper or unsafe detox protocols
that fail to protect against medical crises.
→ Poor supervision
of high-risk patients, especially during withdrawal.
→ Medication errors
or failure to recognize dangerous interactions.
→ Ignoring mental health
crises, suicidal ideation, or clear distress.
→ Unqualified staff
left in charge of medical decisions.
Florida Rehab Centers Have a Legal Duty to Prevent Patient Deaths
How wrongful deaths happen in Florida Rehab facilities
Wrongful death in a treatment center is not a typical personal injury case. It requires deep knowledge of addiction treatment, detox standards, mental health protocols, and Florida healthcare law. That’s where our team stands apart.
Clinical + Legal Experience
Susan’s ICU nursing background and decades working with treatment and recovery programs mean we can identify medical failures that many lawyers miss.
Defense-Side Insight.
Ryan represented insurers agencies before dedicating his career to helping families. He knows exactly how treatment centers try to dodge responsibility — and how to counter every tactic.
Civil justice doesn’t replace your loss — but it can protect what comes next.
Nothing can bring your loved one back. But holding the facility accountable can:
Force
treatment centers to change dangerous policies.
Prevent
this from happening to someone else.
Provide
financial support for your family’s future.
Reveal
the truth about what really happened.
You deserve the truth. Your loved one deserved safety. We’re here to help you seek justice.
The facility where your loved one sought healing had a duty to protect them. When that duty is violated, the consequences are unimaginable — and you don’t have to face this alone.
We’ll listen. We’ll investigate. We’ll tell you honestly whether you have a case. And if we take it, 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 rehab facility if my loved one died there?
Yes, if the facility’s negligence contributed to the death. Treatment centers have a legal duty to provide safe, competent care. When they fail and a preventable death occurs, families have the right to pursue accountability.
How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida?
Most families have two years from the date of death. Because important evidence can disappear quickly, contacting an attorney as soon as possible helps protect your rights.
What if my loved one had substance use disorder? Does that affect the case?
No. Facilities accept high-risk patients knowing the complexity of addiction. Their duty of care increases, not decreases, when someone is vulnerable.
Can I still sue if my loved one died after leaving the facility?
Yes. If the facility failed to respond appropriately to elopement or let a vulnerable patient walk into danger, they can still be held liable.
What types of compensation are available in wrongful death cases?
Families may recover funeral costs, medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and in severe cases, punitive damages.
What if the facility claims they followed protocol?
We investigate whether the protocols were appropriate, whether staff actually followed them, and whether the facility met professional standards. In many cases, written protocols don’t match what happens in real life.