So, the question of the statute of limitations in California for medical malpractice is a little complicated, because in general, in very broad strokes, we could say it’s a year from when you knew or should have known about the malpractice, right? But that can have a lot of different implications, and it can vary depending upon— you know—if your injury manifests later. Let’s say you had cancer surgery and you didn’t realize the doctor didn’t get it all until much later—the statute potentially doesn’t start until then.
So, it’s really something you need to analyze with your lawyer. But in general, you want to really pay attention to a year from whenever it occurred and get something done before then.
