How long do you get to file a medical malpractice suit?

I believe we have a reason to file a medical malpractice suit for something that occured a long time ago. I understand that some cases can be valid if the patient realizes later that some form of malpractice has occured, but is there a such thing as too long? This isn’t an out-to-get you-kind-of-thing, more of wanting fairness.

2 Responses to “How long do you get to file a medical malpractice suit?”

1. x=x*+v*t+(1/2)at^2 says:

   February 18, 2009 at 4:02 pm

   In most states it’s 2 years from the original incident or 2 years from the time harm was determined.

   You’ll have to check with you state. Call a lawyer, they will tell you for free.

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2. evilattorney says:

   February 20, 2009 at 6:29 am

   It depends on the state and it may depend on the circumstances and on the victim. You need to see a malpractice attorney in your area.

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