One of the most common occurrences for marking the beginning of the statutory period for medical malpractice includes:
A. the day a lawsuit was filed
B. the time a patient recovers from injury
C. the day the alleged negligent act was committed
D. the day the patient dies
E. the day the patient is at full medical recovery
C. the day the alleged negligent act was committed
The statutory time period is usually marked by when the alleged negligent act was committed. In some cases, the alleged malpractice may not be discovered until years later, so this can sometimes create problems.
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