Under A.R.S. § 12-542, the statute of limitations for claims against nursing homes for personal injury is two years.[6] This means that you must file a lawsuit within two years of when the injury occurred. If you do not, you will risk losing the right to pursue damages. If your loved one passed away because of his or her injuries caused by neglect or abuse, you must file a claim within two years of his or her death.
While that might seem like a long time, a lot of work must be done before a lawsuit is filed. It is best for you to retain an elder abuse lawyer from Lamber Goodnow as soon as possible after the incident occurred. This will allow your attorney enough time to review the medical records, retain expert witnesses, and interview other witnesses who might have seen what happened.