In Illinois, the statute of limitations on a medical malpractice claim states that a competent adult must file suit within 2 years of discovering an injury due to medical malpractice. However, a suit can not be filed more than 4 years from the actual date of the malpractice. To know whether the statute of limitations has expired in your case, you can consult an experienced Chicago medical malpractice attorney.If the victim of medical malpractice is a minor (less than 18 years old) then suit must be filed within 2 years of the victim’s 18th birthday. However, a minor cannot file more than 8 years from the actual date of malpractice. To know how this statute of limitations may affect your specific medical malpractice case, you will need to investigate the facts of the case. You may do so with the professional help of a Chicago medical malpractice attorney.With the help of a Chicago medical malpractice attorney, you can investigate:
- Whether there actually was an incident of medical malpractice
- If so, when the medical malpractice occurred
- Whether you are still eligible to make a claim under the statute of limitations
An experienced Chicago medical malpractice attorney can also help you estimate the value of your claim.Hiring a Chicago Medical Malpractice AttorneyMedical negligence can leave you with serious and life-changing injuries. We trust medical professionals to follow procedures and protocols to protect us. When they fail to live up to those standards, they should be held accountable for the damage they have caused.When you have the help of a trusted Chicago medical malpractice attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. you’ll get expert legal advice and guidance concerning your long term needs. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – (312) 263-1080