Yes. It’s 3 years from the date of your surgery or three years from when you first became aware of an issue because of the surgery – this is known as the date of knowledge.
The 3 year time limit can sometimes be extended, for instance if the injured person lacks mental capacity or if they were a child when the negligent surgery took place. For a child, the 3 year limit starts running on their 18th birthday.
If a loved one died because of surgical negligence, you have 3 years from the date of their death to make a claim.
Because of the strict time limits, you should get in touch with a specialist Medical Negligence Solicitor as soon as possible.