If you’ve experienced symptoms after a medical malpractice case years after treatment, you might be wondering if you can still file a claim to seek compensation. Medical malpractice claims do have filing deadlines that are set by state law – also known as a statute of limitations.
If you believe that your doctor’s negligent behavior led to your injury or worsened your health condition, you may have a valid claim. Our Kentucky medical malpractice attorneys explain how long you have to file a claim against the medical professionals responsible.
Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice claim, including birth injuries, is one year from the date when you knew or should have known the medical malpractice occurred. For example, suppose a doctor failed to diagnose cancer in a patient when a competent doctor would have noticed it, and the patient finds out about the cancerous tumor two years later, they will have one year to file a claim against the doctor. The claim can help the patient seek compensation for the doctor’s failure to diagnose and the worsening condition that could have been prevented.
What Should I Do If I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
If you believe that your doctor’s wrongdoing impacted your health, you may have a medical malpractice case. If so, you need an experienced medical malpractice attorney on your side. Our knowledgeable Louisville medical malpractice legal team can work diligently with you to evaluate pertinent medical records, as well as meet with expert witnesses to clearly establish that your injuries or the death of your loved one were a direct result of a medical error.
Contact our Louisville medical malpractice attorneys today at (502) 890-9954 to schedule a consultation!