Is There A Time Limit In Which I Need To File A Lawsuit For Medical Malpractice?

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Is There A Time Limit In Which I Need To File A Lawsuit For Medical Malpractice?

Yes, there is and that time limit is referred to as the statute of limitations. Failure to file suit within this time frame prevents you from filing suit at all. An action for medical malpractice must be brought within two years from the date the injury is first sustained, discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered, except that no action may be brought more than three years from the date of the act or omission complained of. An action for wrongful death must be brought within two years from the date of death, except no action may be brought more than five years form the date of the act or omission complained of. Connecticut`s statutes of limitation do not provide any tolling exceptions for minors or other individuals with disabilities such as mental incompetence.

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