Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Texas
Medical malpractice statute of limitation exceptions
I was treated in an ER for an ankle injury in 2000. I was told that the x-ray was negative, that I would be able to bear weight on it in a week, it was wrapped, iced, and I was released. I returned to my home in another state, and sought further medical treatment when the injured ankle showed no improvement in over a month. It was determined by x-ray that a large bone in my ankle was fractured. I was in a cast for over 2 years, could not work, ran out of disability benefits, and endured months of physical therapy. Finally, it required surgical repair. Although much time has elapsed, could I still file a suit against the hospital?
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Re: Medical malpractice statute of limitation exceptions
i am sorry. texas law requires medical negligence to be brought within two years of the date of the negligent act. there are some narrow exceptions that apply predominantly to minors less than 14 years of age.
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