Can you still have legal action taken against a Dr/Hospital after 13 years?
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Can you still have legal action taken against a Dr/Hospital after 13 years?
In 2005 I had surgery to remove my appendix. Forward to April 20th of 2018 I had another surgery to check my uterus and ovaries and my GYN discovered two dislodged staples who were buried into my uterine wall. We are asking if there’s a possibility of taken legal action still against this happening.
Asked on April 26, 2018 under Malpractice Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You have to file your case within two (2) years after the medical procedure or completion of the hospital stay/course of treatment, under your state's statute of limitations (SOL) for medical malpractice. After 13 years, it is far to late to take legal action.
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