Intent to file a claim for medical malpractice/negligence

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   Michael Conway

   Albany Medical Malpractice Attorney

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   Answered June 05, 2012 11:01. To view this email as a web page, go here.
   
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   Generally speaking (and there are exceptions that allow for extending
   the time-period) the statute of limitations is 2.5 years from the date
   of the alleged malpractice. There is no requirement for a 30 day
   notice. If a municipality is involved (for example, a County run
   hospital) there is a requirement that you serve a Notice of Claim within
   90 days of the malpractice. Other than that, you do not have any
   requirement to let anyone know that you intend to sue. It is good
   practice, however, to make contact with the potential defendant (via
   counsel) early and to not wait until the statute of limitation is about
   to expire to file your lawsuit.
   
   
   
   
   
   Michael C. Conway, Esq.
   
   Harris, Conway & Donovan, PLLC
   
   5 Clinton Square
   
   Albany, NY 12207
   
   (518) 436-1661
   
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   Eric Rothstein

   New York Personal Injury Lawyer

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   Answered June 06, 2012 04:16. I am not familiar with any 30 day requirement in NY. If your case involves a municipal hospital, you need to serve a Notice of Claim within 90 days; if it involves a State hospital, you need to start a case (by filing and serving a Claim) in the Court of Claims within 90 days or you can extend that period of time up to 2 years by serving the Attorney General with a Notice of Intention to File Claim. If the case involves a private hospital or doctor, the statute of limitations is 2 1/2 years. I suggest you consult with a medical malpractice attorney ASAP because there are traps for the unwary.

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   Jeffrey Schwimmer

   New York Medical Malpractice Attorney

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   Answered June 07, 2012 11:32. The guideline given by Mr. Rothstein is a good one to follow. I would add that whatever the applicable time period for filing is (whether notice of claim, notice of intention against the State or 2.5 year statute of limitations against a private hospital/doctor) that period begins to run as of the date of the act of malpractice alleged and not from the date of the "corrective procedure". Consult with a local medical malpractice attorney to get more exact information applicable to you situation - the consulation is free in NY.

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