Can i sue

You can sue for anything in this country, but just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Medical malpractice cases are exceedingly difficult to pursue and win in Wisconsin. I wrote a blog about the difficulties at our law firm's web site under persoanl injury issues. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel wrtoe an excellent essay about it as well, perhaps one or two years ago that you can google and read. Most malpractice cases can cost up to $100,000 in costs and expert fees to litigate, so the damages have to be enormous to have a malpractice lawyer show interest. Further, 9/10 trials result in verdicts in favor of the doctor or hospital. There are caps in Wisconsin on non-economic damages, which again, curtails most attorneys interest in pursuing these cases anymore. That issue is actually on appeal before the WI supreme court. The statute of limitations to sue for medical malpractice in WI is 3 years from the date of the occurrence. Failure to file a lawsuit within 3 years would forever bar the claim. If you feel you were wronged, and have permanent damage as a result, gather up all of your mediical and hospital records and have them reviewed by a malpractice lawyer. If they think you possibly have a case, they will hire an outside medical expert to review your records to determine if you have a viable claim.