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Time Limit to Filing a Lawsuit for a Misdiagnosis<\/h1>\n
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In California, the deadline to sue a doctor or medical facility for misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose is 3 years from the occurrence of the injury or health condition. Alternatively, the time limit, i.e., the statute of limitations, is 1 year from when you find out about an illness or injury. Please note that you will need to go by whichever is the earlier<\/i> date.<\/p>\n

Each lawsuit for a misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis against a doctor in California involves specific details that can impact the amount of time the victim has to sue for medical malpractice. This is why it\u2019s important not to assume how long you have to file a claim for negligence by a medical<\/a> professional. Instead, contact our law firm and speak to a lawyer with many years of experience in suing doctors and health care providers.<\/p><\/div>\n

Legal Standard for Medical Malpractice<\/span>\n

It\u2019s essential to understand that a wrong diagnosis is not necessarily grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. Doctors, after all, are human beings who are subject to mistakes and failures, even when they conduct themselves in a professional and responsible manner. <\/p>\n

To put is simply, a case of medical malpractice involves a clinician deviating from the standard of care that would be exercised by other doctors, nurses, etc. under similar circumstances. Due to the failure in their professional duty of care<\/a>, you suffered bodily harm that would not have occurred otherwise. So, that\u2019s the challenging part \u2013 to show that other doctors with the same level of education and experience would not have made the same error, so you would not have been left with the health issues you are currently dealing with. <\/p>\n

Frankly, the standards for medical malpractice are complicated, and proving a case is extremely challenging, even when it seems like a doctor, surgeon, anesthesia tech, etc., was grossly negligent in their duties. <\/p>\nMedical Malpractice Case Deadlines for Minors<\/span>\n

The deadline of 3 years is applicable in most cases of medical malpractice, but lawsuits involving minors is one notable exception. If the patient that was harmed is younger than 6 when the injury or illness occurred, the family has 3 years to file a lawsuit from the infliction of injury \/ failure to properly diagnose a health condition. The other option is to file a claim before the child\u2019s 8th<\/sup> birthday \u2013<\/a> essentially, within 3 years of when the child turns 5. <\/p>\nWrongful Death Lawsuits Involving Medical Malpractice<\/span>\n

A missed diagnosis or failure to make a proper diagnosis<\/a> can sometimes result in death, causing emotional and financial devastation to the patient\u2019s loved ones. <\/p>\n

Our team of wrongful death lawyers can talk to you about your rights and help you decide if filing a wrongful death lawsuit is in your interest. If so, you can count on us to build a solid case for damages and negotiate the settlement<\/a> you deserve. <\/p>\n

Nothing can truly make up for your loss, but we know that the financial losses you are left with, not to mention the injustice you suffered, can make it difficult to move forward with your life. Our goal is to alleviate your burden and provide a sense of resolution for you and your family. <\/p>\nRestitution from a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit<\/span>\n

The compensation you can receive from a medical malpractice claim<\/a> depends on the physical, emotional, and financial harm that was caused by a healthcare provider\u2019s negligence. Categories of payments that you may be entitled to include:<\/p>\n