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Timestamp: 2019-06-24 22:44:51
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Statutes of limitation (time limit deadlines) to file a hernia mesh lawsuit
Your State's Statute of Limitations for Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
Hernia mesh used in hernia repair can cause injuries to patients. When injuries occur, you may be eligible to file a hernia mesh lawsuit for compensation. But timing is everything. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit. For some of you, you may think this is ample time. The problem: before you know it, the days pass, the evidence is lost, and your chances of filing a successful claim become slimmer. It is important to know how long and/or when exactly your time is up to file a lawsuit. We provide a summary of each state's statute of limitations for product liability claims for things like medical device defects.
1. What does a statute of limitations mean?
2. What is your state's statute of limitations for product liability claims?
3. When should you contact a personal injury lawyer or product liability lawyer about your hernia mesh injuries?
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have only one year to file a lawsuit for a hernia mesh incident.
A statute of limitations is a limitation established by the state via legislation on when certain kinds of legal action may be taken. It can pertain to charges for criminal activity, or -- as in this case -- claims and lawsuits for personal injuries. Once the time limit is reached, you are no longer eligible to bring a claim or lawsuit against another party.
Statutes of limitations vary from state to state. It is important to know not only what the time period limiting the claim is, but when the period of time commences. For most states, the clock does not start until the day you discover the injury -- known as the discovery rule. Some states impose statutes of repose, which bars you from filing a claim after the expiration of the time period, even if the cause of action -- like the discovery of the injury -- has not yet accrued. In these states, the clock likely starts the day you have surgery and the defective mesh product is implanted.
Each state's statute of limitations vary. Below is a summary of each state's statute of limitations provided only to give you an idea, but not to confirm how long you may or may not have to file a lawsuit. Of course, to be certain of the timing of your lawsuit, it is always best to seek legal counsel.
Time Period Starts On
Date the injury is or should have been discovered.
A.C.A. § 16-116-103
C.R.S. § 13-80-106(1)
*10-year statute of repose beginning once the
manufacturer or seller parted with the product.
C.G.S.A. § 52-577(a)
*12-year statute of repose with exceptions.
F.S.A. § 95.11(3)(a),(e),(k)
*1 year from date of death.
*10-year statute of repose with exceptions.
Date the injury occurred.
*12-year or 10-year statute of repose beginning
once product is sold or once product is delivered
to first owner, respectively.
*10-year statute of repose with exceptions
*5-year or 8-year statute of repose beginning
from sale date or manufacture date, respectively.
K.R.S. § 413.140(1)(a)
M.S.A. § 541.05 subd.2
Mont. Stat. § 27-2-202
Date on which the injury occurred.
*10-year statute of repose beginning date
product is first sold.
Neb. Rev. Stat § 25-224(1)
*12-year statute of repose beginning once the
product is manufactured and sold.
N.C.G.S.A. § 1-52-(16)
*10-year statute of repose from the date of
the initial purchase or within 11 years of the date of manufacture.
O.R.S. § 30.905(1-3)
*6-year statute of repose beginning after purchase.
S.D.C.L. § 15-2-12.2
*10-year statute or repose with exceptions.
*15-year statute of repose.
*12-year statute of repose.
R.C.W.A. § 7.72.060(3)
*15-year statute of repose with exceptions.
It is always in your best interests to contact an experienced personal injury attorney if you believe you have been injured by a medical device, like hernia mesh. The statute of limitations is subject to change and subject to exceptions. They are complex pieces of legislation that can be confusing to someone who is unsure about the language of the statute and any precedent cases that may impact the statute.
If you or a loved one has had injuries subsequent to and directly related to a mesh product used in hernia repair surgery, then contact an experienced personal injury lawyer today. At Shouse Law Group, our team is knowledgeable and aggressive. We fight for our clients' rights and for fair and just compensation. We are accepting hernia mesh claims throughout the United States. As you now know, time is important. Call our office today at 855-396-0370 to learn more.