If I took Cipro 6 years ago and now have permanent heart disease, am I too late to pursue a case?
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If I took Cipro 6 years ago and now have permanent heart disease, am I too late to pursue a case?
Asked on February 8, 2015 under Personal Injury, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
It appears to be too late, but because the facts are critical and there are sometimes ways to extend the statute of limitations (SOL), or time to bring a case, you are urged to consult with a personal injury attorney immediately, to see if there might ge some way to still file. That said, the two basis for a claim like this would typically be product liability and medical malpractice. Product liabiltiy has a 2 year SOL; medical malpractice is normally 2 years, but can be extended to up to 5 years maximum from the time of the injury, if the injury could not be discovered until later.
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