What is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims in Pennsylvania?
Generally, a medical malpractice lawsuit must be filed within two years of the injury. However, there are exceptions, such as if the injury occurred to a minor. A minor can file a medical malpractice lawsuit up until their 20th birthday.
In addition, it is often the case in medical malpractice claims that the patient is unaware of the mistake until they suffer a new medical crisis or continue to experience symptoms after their initial medical procedure. In these cases, the lawsuit may be filed within two years after the discovery of the malpractice. However, in any event, the suit must still be brought within seven years of the negligent act.
Why Choose our Philadelphia law firm as your Medical Malpractice Attorney?
Your choice of an attorney is one of the most important decisions in this process. After a medical professional injures you or a loved one, you want to ensure that the legal professional you hire will advocate for you and fight for the justice you deserve. We know that you have your choice of medical malpractice attorney, but we encourage you to consider hiring us because we:
- Are equipped to handle the most complex cases – Medical malpractice cases are a specialized type of personal injury case. Our firm has the mindset, specialized skills, and substantial resources necessary to handle these complex cases.
- Consider the full impact of the medical mistake on your life – We look at the full picture to determine the real impact medical malpractice has had on your life. This approach allows us to recognize the full and fair compensation to demand in your case.
- Prepare to win from the start – We prepare every case from the outset as though it were going to trial. We have found this allows us to achieve top results in trial, as well as giving us significant bargaining power when entering into settlement negotiations with negligent healthcare providers and their insurers.
- Offer world-class legal representation – Our medical malpractice team has decades of experience litigating medical malpractice cases. Our top litigators have been recognized nationally for their vigorous client advocacy and outstanding results. We are listed in the S. News Best Law Firms, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Our firm’s attorneys have received an AV-Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, an honor bestowed upon lawyers ranked with the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards.
- Have a track record of success – Our approach has led to a proven track record of outstanding results for our clients. Our medical malpractice case results include multimillion-dollar wins for our clients.
- Dedicate our own resources – In addition to not paying us any attorney fees until we have recovered compensation on your behalf, we also dedicate our resources to cover the substantial costs of litigating your case. We want you to focus on your health, not on whether you can afford a lawsuit.
- Have a network of experts at our disposal – Because we have years of experience handling medical malpractice claims, we have an elite network of medical, economic, and life care planning experts we can turn to in order to support your case.
How Do We Help With Your Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
Medical malpractice lawsuits are complex. These cases require skilled and experienced attorneys. Because of this, our attorneys are with you every step of the way.
- Review your information for claim eligibility.
- Determine the value of your claim.
- Collect additional evidence if needed.
- Determine liable parties.
- Ensure you understand your options and legal rights moving forward.
- Handle all procedures and technicalities the court requires.
You can also expect our attorneys to
- Ask the right questions
- Be knowledgeable in both law and medicine.
- Expertly review your medical records.
- Have the connections to the right experts.
- Know what to expect from the doctor’s lawyers.
Contact Us as your local Medical Malpractice Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Our medical malpractice lawyers consult with experts in a wide range of medical fields to prove compelling cases. We thoroughly prepare every medical malpractice case as if it is going to trial. This approach has helped us achieve a record of success in obtaining favorable results for our clients, whether their cases go to trial or settle out of court.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to negligent medical treatment, we are here to help. Contact our law firm today to speak with a knowledgeable Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney. We offer free initial consultations and always handle cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you will not have to pay us unless we get results.