Yes. There is a time limit for a case to be brought forward, which is referred to as a statute of limitations. The statute of limitations will vary from state to state, and depending on the type of claim. For this reason, it is important to promptly reach out to a TBI attorney to discuss the details of your case.
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim is two years from the date of the incident. The time limit for a claim of wrongful death in the state of Missouri is three years from the date of death, even if the decedent’s passing resulted from medical malpractice, or another incident with a lesser statute of limitations.
In Illinois, the time limit for a medical malpractice or wrongful death claim to be brought forward is two years from the date of the incident, or the date of death.