Do I have a case 11 years after a surgery?
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Do I have a case 11 years after a surgery?
I took a surgery in 2007. In 2017 I went and took another surgery that
was when I told by the attending surgeon that I have only one ovary.
Prior to 2007 I have both of my ovaries. I was never told that my
ovary was removed at the time of my surgery in 2007. Keep thinking
about it, Can I get some advice?
Asked on May 9, 2018 under Malpractice Law, New York
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Medical malpractice is negligence.
Unfortunately, it is too late for you to file a lawsuit against your former surgeon because you have missed the statute of limitations.
NY has a 30 month statute for filing a lawsuit in a medical malpractice case. Since 11 years have elapsed since the malpractice, your claim is barred by the statute of limitations.
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