What is the medical statute of limitations in NC?

Answer 1

Most statuatory limitations for any medical malpractice usually are one year from the onset of problems arising from the procedure causing the malpractice. The states often follow the Insurance rules of practice, but it will vary from state to state as to the time limitations and monitary cap for specific problems.

You would be well adviced to contact an attorney for more specific laws and time limits in your jurisdiction.

Answer 2

Three years from the date of discovery of the injury or illness caused by medical malpractice. But no more than four years from the date of the actual occurrence. The article below goes into more detail concerning medical malpractice statute of limitations.

Answer 3

North Carolina has set the statute of limitations for filing a suit at 3 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.

Answer 4

It is two years from date of discovery of illness or injury caused by medical malpractice.

Answer 5

Three years from date of discovery of illness or injury but no more than four from date of original procedure.

Answer 6

That would be a civil suit in North Carolina. The limitation would be three years from time of discovery.