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how long can you file a medical malpractice suit
My Mom Pass away possible due to a surgeons mistake while performing surgery
Asked on July 27, 2017 under Malpractice Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
In your state (New York), a malpractice case can be brought up to two-and-a-half years from the date of malpractice. However, a wrongful death claim can only be brought two years after death. Since this is not your mother suing for her own malpractice, but you suing for her untimely death, you should comply with the wrongful death time frame and bring the case within two years.
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