The statute of limitations on medical malpractice lawsuits ranges from six months to four years depending on the state in which you reside. However, in many cases, medical negligence or mistakes are not known immediately. Some, such as failure to diagnose, may even take years to become apparent. Due to this, most states begin the statute of limitations on the “date of discovery,” or the date you first realized you had suffered injury due to medical malpractice.
Even if you live in a state with a more generous statute of limitations, waiting to file a medical malpractice lawsuit is never in your best interest. Medical malpractice lawsuits are infamously difficult to win, and the more time that passes between incident and legal action, the less likely it is that you will recover the maximum amount of compensation you are due.
Victims of medical negligence deserve swift and complete compensation. Make sure you contact a lawyer as soon as possible to increase your chances of pursuing a successful lawsuit.
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed due to medical negligence or error, please contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney in your area today to schedule a free initial case evaluation.
