Seeking Compensation When Medical Care Goes Wrong
Medical malpractice may occur in:
- Emergency rooms
- The doctor's office
- Specialist care
- Ambulance and emergency response
- Urgent care, walk-in clinics
- Laboratory work and examining test results
- Surgeries and surgery centers
- Medical care, dentistry, optometry, chiropractic and other areas of medicine
Doctors who are both generalists and specialists can commit malpractice. In addition, nurses, physician's assistants and aides can all be responsible for substandard medical care.
How long do you have to sue for medical malpractice?
Hawaii has a medical malpractice statute of limitations. That's the time limit to file a claim. While it's usually two years, it can be extended up to six years in cases of delayed discovery of the injury. There are additional exceptions for children under 10 and the legally insane.
Our lawyers will pursue every option for you to receive compensation for medical malpractice. Call 808-515-2107 to learn about your rights and options.