Medical malpractice cases have limitation periods. If you’re looking to sue a medical practitioner or a hospital, you have a two-year limitation period from the day you become apprised of the injury or act negligence/malpractice. If you haven’t filed your claim by the 2-year limitation period, you might get precluded from starting a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, in some cases, exemptions to the limitation period are made, such as when you realize that you suffered an injury several months or years after treatment. There are also some special limitation periods for cases involving fatalities, children, and mentally disabled persons. To discuss limitation periods and how they may affect your case, contact our medical malpractice lawyers.