Can I sue 25 years after an auto accident?
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Can I sue 25 years after an auto accident?
I got stitches near my ear (40 all over my face). About 2 week ago the area where the stitches were turned black and swollen. Tonight I felt something trying to come out. I ended up at the er, they did a CT scan it showed a foreign object. They took it out. It was a piece of safety glass. Can I sue the hospital that stitched me up?
Asked on December 31, 2012 under Malpractice Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
Catherine Blackburn / Blackburn Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You might be able to sue. Massachusetts has an exception to the statutes of limitations and repose for foreign objects left in the body. Whether the potential damages and recovery in your case justify bringing an action, is a different question. I suggest that you call some malpractice attorneys in your area and discuss all the circumstances of your case to see if it makes sense for you to proceed.
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