Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations for Minors

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Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations for
Minors
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Medical malpractice is a complicated area of law,
but it is absolutely necessary. People who are
hurt by medical mistakes need a way to get
compensation for what has been done to them.
Victims of a healthcare professionals mistakes
may need a Philadelphia medical malpractice
attorney. At The Weitz Firm, LLC, their attorneys
understand this area of law and are ready to
help.
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If you were injured as a minor or know someone
that was, you may be wondering how long you have
to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Today,
attorneys want to discuss how the statute of
limitations is different for minors in
Pennsylvania.
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Being Aware of The Statute of Limitations
One of the most important things to be aware of
if you have been the victim of a medical mistake
is the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit.
Each state establishes their own statute of
limitations in these cases. In Pennsylvania,
victims of medical malpractice generally have two
years from the date the mistake took place or
from when the mistake was discovered.
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But what about minors?
Johns Hopkins researchers tell them that medical
mistakes are the third leading cause of death in
the US. Many of these mistakes happen to
minors.The two- and seven-year time limit does
not apply when it comes to minors who have been
the victim of a medical mistake. Children injured
by medical mistakes are governed under the minor
tolling statute.
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Pennsylvania law says that a child who is under
18 at the time of their injury has two years from
the day they turn 18 to file a medical
malpractice lawsuit, regardless of when the
injury happened. Theoretically, a mistake could
have happened before the victim turned one year
old and they could file a lawsuit nearly 20 years
later.
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You may be wondering why a parent would not file
a medical malpractice on behalf of their child,
which they are fully within their rights to do.
Many parents are suffering emotionally when their
child is ill. They hold out hope that their child
will get better, or they feel hopeless. That is
why PA law gives minors the right to sue after
their eighteenth birthday.
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They are Ready to Help Your Case Today
If you or a loved one have been harmed due to the
careless or negligent actions of a healthcare
professional, please seek legal assistance as
soon as possible. If you were harmed as a minor,
you need to act as quickly as possible after you
turn 18. You may be eligible for significant
compensation, including
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• Coverage of all medical expenses related to the
  error(s)
• Coverage of lost income and benefits if you are
  unable to
• Loss of enjoyment of life damages
• Pain and suffering damages
• Punitive damages against the healthcare
  provider/agency responsible
• At The Weitz Firm, LLC, attorneys are ready to
  get to work on your behalf. Let Philadelphia
  medical malpractice lawyers help. You can contact
  them for a free consultation by calling at
  267-587-6240.

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