That would be a civil law suit. Most states have a limitation on being able to bring a medical suit. It varies depending on the jurisdiction. It could be 2 to 10 years with tolling. Consult an attorney in your area for specifics on what applies there.
what is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice?
The statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim in Tennessee is one year with the discovery rule.
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Ohio is one year with the discovery rule.
New York's statute of limitations for medical malpractice are comparatively tight. It is 2 and 1/2 years. The article below goes into more detail on medical malpractice statute of limitations.
Indiana has set the statute of limitations for filing a suit at 2 years for medical malpractice. That will be from the time of the injury or when it was discovered. There can be situations that will toll it for a longer period.
Louisiana has set the statute of limitations for filing a suit at 1 years for medical malpractice. That will be from the time of the injury or when it was discovered. There can be situations that will toll it for a longer period.
The statue of limitations for medical malpractice suits in Tennessee is one year with the discovery rule. The discovery rule is a stipulation that allows for the statue of limitations to commence upon discovery of the illness or injury caused by medical malpractice. The article below explains further the connection between medical malpractice and the discovery rule.
One year with Discovery Rule.
The statute of limitations on filing for medical malpractice in Minnesota is two years with the "discovery rule." The discovery rule applies to when the illness or injury caused by medical malpractice is officially "discovered." The article below goes into more detail about the discovery rule and medical malpractice.
Yes, but it varies a good deal from state to state. Most states include "the discovery rule" in cases of medical malpractice which allows for the statute of limitations to start from the date the the injury or illness caused by medical malpractice is first discovered.
For personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death in Indiana the statute of limitations is two years.
If you are having dental work done, you will likely need to pay for it. However, if you run into problems paying your bill it may go into collections. In the state of New Jersey the statute of limitations on a dental bill is 6 years.