My 15 year old brother died in the hospital due to medical malpractice. Is it too late to sue in the state of Texas?
Because he died, he does not get the benefit of a tolling of SOL. Thus, it began to run at the time of death. SOL is 2 years.
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Because he died, he does not get the benefit of a tolling of SOL. Thus, it began to run at the time of death. SOL is 2 years.
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