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Does my wifes surgery fall within the 2 year statue of limitation rule?
Asked on May 28th, 2014 on Medical Malpractice - Colorado
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My wife had a very bad surgery in Boulder in August of 2012. The issue is that to determine if the surgery was a success or failure it requires 2 years. Parathyroid too many parathyroids were removed and the surgery went very wrong. She is still considered to have Hypoparathyroidism.
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You have a two year statute of limitations in Colorado for filing a medical malpractice claim, you must file within two years of the act of negligence or lose your right to do so. Other time limitations may apply.
If your wife had her surgery in August of 2012, then her time period for filing a medical malpractice claim will end this August on the anniversary of the surgery. However, you should act promptly if she wishes to consider a lawsuit - medical malpractice claims require review by a medical expert. The review process typically takes a few weeks, medical records must be collected and an expert located. You should speak with a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible.
Answered on May 29th, 2014 at 3:57 PM