Medical Malpractice Claim Deadline

Summary

In Missouri, the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice claim is generally two years from the date of the incident. Since your wifes surgery occurred three years ago, it is likely too late to file a claim. For any further legal questions, consider consulting a local attorney.

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Actually it's for my wife she had a brain tumor surgery back 3 years ago and the Dr broke the drainage tube up inside her head and they had to go back and open her back up and retrieve it.
I'm sorry to hear about your wife's situation, ****. Did you file a medical malpractice claim against the doctor or hospital?
No that's what we were confused about doing it
What state are you located in? Medical malpractice laws vary by state, and this will help me provide the most accurate information.
Missouri
What is the timeline since the incident occurred? In Missouri, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally two years.
3 years ago
I'm sorry, but in Missouri, the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice claim is generally two years from the date of the incident.
Ok we just was wandering thanks
You're welcome, ****. If you have any other legal questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask.