Nursing Home Abuse & Elder Abuse Statistics in Tampa
60+
Nursing Facilities in Hillsborough County
7,500
Nursing Home Beds (Hillsborough County)
75 days
Pre-Suit Notice Required
2 years
Personal Injury SOL
Courts in Tampa, Florida
Hillsborough County Circuit Court — Civil Division
800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602
U.S. District Court — Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division
801 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Tampa
Tampa General Hospital
1 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL 33606
AdventHealth Tampa
3100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
Liability Considerations in Tampa
Nursing Home Abuse in Tampa and Hillsborough County
Tampa Bay is Florida's second-largest metropolitan area and one of the state's most active nursing home abuse litigation markets. Hillsborough County Circuit Court has handled numerous significant elder abuse verdicts, and the area's large elderly population creates a steady flow of claims. The Tampa Bay area's mix of urban and suburban communities produces moderate jury pools that fall between Miami-Dade's plaintiff-favorable dynamics and more conservative Panhandle venues. Florida's mandatory 75-day pre-suit notice period, while requiring advance planning, often yields settlements before trial in well-documented cases. Several large nursing home chains operating in Tampa have national litigation management programs that respond aggressively to formal claims.
Your Legal Team
Patricia Holbrook
Senior Partner, Elder Law & Nursing Home Litigation
Tampa, FL
Patricia Holbrook brings a rare dual credential to nursing home litigation — 20 years as a plaintiff's elder abuse attorney and a prior career as a registered nurse in long-term care settings. Her clinical background allows her to review medical records with the same level of scrutiny as a geriatric nursing expert, dramatically reducing case preparation time and expert costs. Patricia has tried more than 35 nursing home abuse cases to verdict in Florida state courts and has recovered over $180 million for residents and families across her career. She is a former chair of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and a frequent expert commentator on nursing home regulatory standards. Her knowledge of CMS survey processes, F-tag deficiency citations, and the Florida Adult Protective Services Act gives her clients a decisive advantage against nursing home chains and their insurers.
Education
- J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law (2006)
- B.S., Nursing (R.N.), University of South Florida (2001)