what is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice personal injury lawsuit in state of GA

We do not practice law in Georgia and the following is not legal advice. Having said that, generally speaking, actions for medical malpractice must be commenced within two years of the date the act giving rise to the injury occurred. If a person was unable to discover the injury during that initial two year period of time, the limitations period will be extended. In cases where a health-care provider leaves an object in a person's body, the person has one year from the date of discovery to file suit. However, no medical malpractice action may be brought more than five years after the date that act giving rise to the injury occurred. These periods of limitation apply to minors, except that the statute of limitations cannot run prior to the minor's seventh birthday and the statute of repose cannot run until the claimant's tenth birthday. However, the one year rule relating to discovery of a foreign object within the patient's body applies to all plaintiffs regardless of age.

I would respectfully suggest that you IMMEDIATELY hire an experienced personal injury lawyer to help protect your interest.

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I agree with the information provided to you by the lawyer who first responded to your inquiry. Each State has
different rules so it will be important for you to contact a local legal services office, your local bar association
lawyer referral service or a private personal injury attorney to get specific advice on the timing. It would be
helpful if you have all the dates in front of you when you speak to them.
I do not practice in your State, and can only give you general information.

Please note well that this reply is merely informative. It should not be the basis of any decisions you make regarding your legal rights as far too little information has been provided to supply a solid legal opinion. Also, you should be aware that all jurisdictions impose time limits ("statutes of limitations") within which suit must be properly commended, and the failure to do so will supply an absolute defense to the claim. You should consult further with us or another attorney if you wish to investigate or pursue the matter further.