Video: How Long Does a Nursing Home Lawsuit Take?

The length of time that a nursing abuse case takes really varies on a lot of different factors. It can take months to years, but it’s important to know that if the victim is still alive, you’re likely entitled to an expedited trial and that’s at the determination of the judge. But when time is of the essence, the courts have a special procedure to give those folks priority. The length really varies on a lot of factors: how many parties are involved, what are the severity of the injuries, what is the documentation the medical records, and other factors at play so it’s hard to say an exact amount of time that a specific case might take.