When you go to the doctor, you trust that you will be appropriately diagnosed and treated. Unfortunately, doctors and nurse make mistakes and these mistakes have the potential to seriously injure or even kill the patients who trust them. This area of the law tends to be complex and technical so it’s important to consult injury attorneys who work with credible and knowledgeable medical experts to evaluate your case. 

Mayfield Law Firm, P.A. works with several top-notch law firms in Tennessee that have decades of experience in medical malpractice cases. 

Time Limits On Filing A Medical Malpractice Claim

A statute of limitations is a state law that sets a time limit on how long you must file a lawsuit after you were injured. In Tennessee, an injured patient must file a medical malpractice claim within one (1) year. However, the statute of repose for medical malpractice claims in Tennessee is three (3) years.,

Tennessee’s Medical Malpractice Damages Cap

In Tennessee, non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases are capped at $750,000 per claim.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice in Tennessee, you will want to speak with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer. Call us today at (901) 300-4994 or complete our Contact Form to schedule a free consultation. We are here to help.