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STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
The Statute of Limitations is the maximum time allowed to bring
a claim for your injuries. If you have not filed and served a law
suit against the at-fault health care provider by the expiration
of the Statute of Limitations, your claim is forever barred, and
you can never recover any compensation from that provider.
The Statute is different in each State, and for claims against
the Federal Government. In the State of Washington the limitation
period is either three (3) years from the act or omission causing
injury, or one (1) year from when the act of negligence was reasonably
discoverable, whichever is longer. In special situations, such as
fraud and deceit by the provider to hide the negligence, the period
of limitation may be extended. Claims against the United States
government and its agencies must be brought within two (2) years
of the negligent act.
The Statute of Limitations is a very complex issue. If you have
a possible medical malpractice claim, you should review the facts
of that claim with a medical malpractice lawyer at once. A delay
could cause your claim to be lost forever. Once the Statute of Limitations
door closes, it can never be opened again.
If you have questions call Frank Morris now.
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