Is Signing an Arbitration Agreement Right for You?

Contrary to what you have been told by the nursing home, you are under no obligation to sign an arbitration agreement. In fact, it is not in your best interest to even consider signing an arbitration agreement without first discussing all of your options with an experienced nursing home negligence attorney.

At The Bell Law Firm, PLLC in Charleston, we refuse to allow the most vulnerable among us to become victims of nursing home neglect. To schedule a free consultation to discuss whether an arbitration agreement is right for you, call 304-932-4225 or toll free 866-912-3007 today.

What Does an Arbitration Agreement Do?

Signing an arbitration agreement with the nursing home essentially waives your rights to go to trial if something happens to you or a loved one while entrusting the nursing home with providing care. Obviously, this is not in your best interest, as it could result in an inability to pursue justice against the perpetrators or nursing home abuse.

You have a constitutional right to a trial by jury, and you should do everything you can to protect that right; signing an arbitration agreement would do the opposite. In arbitration, their actions go unregulated, allowing unjust acts to go unnoticed or unchecked.

You Cannot be Denied Admission

Many people sign these agreements because they are told they will not be granted admission without doing so. This is false and it is wrong. To learn more about your rights in regards to arbitration agreements, contact us today for a free initial consultation with a lawyer.