Limitation issues are complex legal matters and it is essential to take advice from a specialist Ohio medical malpractice attorney. Every action for medical malpractice must be brought within one year after the cause of action accrues. A cause of action for medical malpractice accrues when the claimant discovers or, in the exercise of reasonable care and diligence, should have discovered the resulting injury or when the physician-patient relationship for that condition terminates, whichever occurs later.
If a malpractice claimant gives written notice to the prospective defendant within the one-year limitation period, an Ohio medical malpractice attorney may bring an action at any time within 180 days of that notice. If at the time the cause of action accrues, the claimant is a minor or of unsound mind, the statute of limitations is tolled until the disability is removed.
Malpractice that results in death gives rise to two claims: a malpractice claim for personal loss and suffering prior to death, enforceable by the decedent's personal representative and a wrongful death claim for pecuniary loss to the decedent's spouse and next of kin. A wrongful death action may be brought by a Ohio medical malpractice attorney even if the malpractice claim is time-barred. An action for wrongful death must be brought within two years after the decedent's death but the Ohio Supreme Court applies a discovery rule that can extend this time.
If you are the innocent victim of a medical mistake then you may be able to recover compensation. For free advice without obligation from an Ohio medical malpractice attorney just complete the contact form and a member of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America will telephone you immediately to discuss your compensation claim without further obligation.
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