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How Long do I Have to Sue – Medical Negligence & Wrongful Death | Cleveland Personal Injury

Brian Eisen | 953 Views | 05/11/2015

Statute of Limitations

Hi, I’m Brian Eisen of the Eisen Law Firm. I am often asked by potential clients, “How long do I have to sue my doctor or hospital for medical negligence?” The answer is usually pretty surprising. In Ohio, you have only one year to file a lawsuit if you are hurt by the carelessness of a medical professional. The one year time limit can be very complicated and here’s why.

Getting an Extension

Under Ohio law, it can be very difficult to determine when the one year period begins to rot. That is, the one year time limit can actually be extended under Ohio law by up to 180 days. In order to get that kind of extension though, it is critical that the potential defendants, the people who have caused you harm have to be notified in writing that you may sue them.  

Although there’s a one year time limit for medical negligence cases, there is a two year time limit, if the negligence results in death. That two year time limit applies only to the wrongful death component of a lawsuit. The bottom line is this. It can be very difficult to figure out exactly when the time limit will expire for a medical negligence case.  

Eisen Law Firm Experience

It is very important that you find a lawyer who understands the wrinkles, not just the rule, but the wrinkles, too and who can advise you about when your rights will expire. At the Eisen Law Firm we do this every day. Please call me. I will happy to discuss with you, your rights under Ohio law to file a lawsuit for medical negligence or wrongful death.

How Long do I Have to Sue – Medical Negligence & Wrongful Death | Cleveland Personal Injury

Statute of Limitations

Hi, I’m Brian Eisen of the Eisen Law Firm. I am often asked by potential clients, “How long do I have to sue my doctor or hospital for medical negligence?” The answer is usually pretty surprising. In Ohio, you have only one year to file a lawsuit if you are hurt by the carelessness of a medical professional. The one year time limit can be very complicated and here’s why.

Getting an Extension

Under Ohio law, it can be very difficult to determine when the one year period begins to rot. That is, the one year time limit can actually be extended under Ohio law by up to 180 days. In order to get that kind of extension though, it is critical that the potential defendants, the people who have caused you harm have to be notified in writing that you may sue them.  

Although there’s a one year time limit for medical negligence cases, there is a two year time limit, if the negligence results in death. That two year time limit applies only to the wrongful death component of a lawsuit. The bottom line is this. It can be very difficult to figure out exactly when the time limit will expire for a medical negligence case.  

Eisen Law Firm Experience

It is very important that you find a lawyer who understands the wrinkles, not just the rule, but the wrinkles, too and who can advise you about when your rights will expire. At the Eisen Law Firm we do this every day. Please call me. I will happy to discuss with you, your rights under Ohio law to file a lawsuit for medical negligence or wrongful death.