Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

In 2005 a Dr. at Kaiser Hospital Redwood City diagnosed my wife as having hyperthyroidism. He failed to prescribe medication, or notify her of the diagnosis in a timely fashion. More than six months following the diagnosis he called me and profusely apologized for his failure to act in timely fashion regarding my wife's disease. She began taking the prescribed medication after that call in July of 2006. On August 16 2006 she died of what the coroner found to be a heart attack the result of coronary artery disease. Gradually over the ensuing years I have learned of the severity of hyperthyroidism and have now come to the conclusion her death was a direct result of her doctor failing to have her start treatment in a timely fashion for her disease in a timely manner. Do I have a cause of action against Kaiser Hospital for this apparent malpractice?

Asked on 4/16/12, 11:08 pm

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

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Do I have a cause of action...

Sorry, but absolutely no. Statutes of Limitations long since expired.

Answered on 4/17/12, 12:15 pm

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