Is there a limitation on medical malpractice if patient has been having multiple medical and mental problem since birth?

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Is there a limitation on medical malpractice if patient has been having multiple medical and mental problem since birth?

Anonymous Jul 1, 2015 Business 8 views 5 answers

Hello when my grandson was born 20 yrs. ago in hospital he was injured because mother could not deliver vaginally and grandmother was upset and asked for another dr. who immediately performed a c-section the baby had a big bruise where skin was peeled off his face his head was enlarged and you could see where the they used the forceps .he immediately had a stroke,menigitis and jaundice his mother thought he would be ok and didn't pursue any medical malpractice .however he has and still continues to have a lot of medical problems emotion problems today seen numerous doctors he is 20 yrs.old and his mom is a deaf mute

Eliot Wolf · Answer 1 · 2026-06-15T15:15:21+00:00

In North Carolina under the most generous reading of the law the statute may have expired when he turned 19. Confirm with local counsel.

Logan Jones · Answer 2 · 2026-06-15T15:15:21+00:00

first of all I am sorry to hear of this situation. Teh shoirt answer to your question is that in some insatances the statute f limitations can be as long as 3 years from date of 18th birthday of the injured party. A specific answer to your situation can only be provided once a complete understanding is gained regarding the injures suffered at birth and how those have manifest and impacted the life of your gransdson. I encourage you to consult with an experienced attorney who can properly advise you and wish you the best of luck in this matter.

Jeff Gould · Answer 3 · 2026-06-15T15:15:21+00:00

Agree with other answers and note that - there may be glaring statute of limitations issue (with some exceptions and tolling issues) that are best explained directly by local NC counsel of your choosing. SOL should be dealt with now and is barrier to moving forward until resolved. Best to consult a local attorney in your jurisdiction with the specifics of matter. Click on "Find A Lawyer" tab above and you will be able to figure out how to best move forward.

Christian K. Lassen IIPersonal Injury LawyerPhiladelphia, PA · Answer 4 · 2026-06-15T15:15:21+00:00

Christian K. Lassen IIPersonal Injury LawyerPhiladelphia, PA

Christian K. Lassen IIPersonal Injury LawyerPhiladelphia, PA · Jun 15, 2026

Would be tough two decades later, but have a local lawyer investigate.

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John Hensley · Answer 5 · 2026-06-15T15:15:21+00:00

There are time limits that apply to your grandson's claims for medical malpractice. The specific time limit is dependent on various factors. I would need all of the facts before I could give you an opinion as to the statute of limitations applicable to this claim.

Is there a limitation on medical malpractice if patient has been having multiple medical and mental problem since birth?

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