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Accepting the First Settlement Offer for Nursing Home Abuse

Posted on March 7, 2022February 14, 2022 by AccelerateNow

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Learn if you should be accepting the first settlement offer for nursing home abuse in this video. Then, contact our Florida attorneys today. Question: Should I take the initial offer from the insurance company for a nursing home abuse claim? Answer: In a nursing home negligence type claim, it is rare to get an early […]

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