What is my legal recourse regarding vocal cord paralysis?
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What is my legal recourse regarding vocal cord paralysis?
I had surgery on an enlarged lymphnode. The surgeon told me I would get my voice back in 3 months. Well it’s been 9 years and I talk with just a whisper. I don’t know if I have a case but many
people have told me that I need to sue. It has been agonizing to live with.
Asked on September 23, 2017 under Malpractice Law, North Dakota
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, you don't have a case for medical malpractice because the statute of limitations has tolled (expired) which bars your claim.
The statute of limitations in North Dakota for filing a lawsuit in a medical malpractice case is 2 years from the date of injury or 2 years from the date it is discovered, but no longer than 6 years from the date of the injury.
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