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What Is the Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice Claims in New York?

Like many legal questions, this question has a very simple answer that cannot be fully understood without … Show More examining numerous complicating factors.The simple answer is that a medical malpractice claim, generally, has a two year and six-month statute of limitations. This means that in most cases, all medical malpractice claims need to be brought within two and a half years, otherwise the plaintiff’s claim will be nullified.When Does the Clock Start?One of the first nuances for these claims involves determining when the clock starts on the statute of limitations. In general, the time starts to run from the moment the medical provider was negligent.However, as stated above, there are various …Read More »

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