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Asheville Statute of Limitations Lawyers

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When you’ve been injured because of medical malpractice, acting quickly to take legal action might not be the first thing on your mind as you begin the road to recovery. You may not even be aware that you’ve been injured until time has passed. But the sooner you act, the better the odds your attorney can find success in court or in settlement negotiations. Hensley Cloninger & Greer has over 30 years of experience fighting medical malpractice cases. 

Contact our office as soon as you’re aware something may be amiss. We can be reached at (828) 383-8414.

Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in North Carolina

In most cases, North Carolina law requires that any medical malpractice lawsuit be brought within three years of the date of injury. There are circumstances where this can be extended. The statute of limitations can be extended to four years if your injury was something you could not have discovered right away. If the injury involves an object left inside your body (i.e., a sponge after surgery), the time frame can go as long as 10 years. However, even in these cases, as soon you become aware of your injury, the statute of limitations clock shortens to one year. 

The statute of limitations window goes by quicker than most people might realize. Medical malpractice cases are complex. They involve a lot of documents and discussion with expert witnesses. Furthermore, the attorneys at Hensley Cloninger & Greer want to give you the best possible advice on whether you truly have a winnable malpractice case. A case brought to any lawyer right before the deadline does not allow for adequate investigation and a good assessment.

So, there are good reasons to act as quickly as is reasonably possible in bringing your medical malpractice claim to a lawyer. The statute of limitations is one, but there are other reasons — namely, the question of proving causation. 

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