Medical Malpractice Center

Medical Malpractice Legal Information Center

Cases involving doctor error, negligence by hospitals, and other medical malpractice can be long and difficult. The medical issues can be complex and the financial stakes large. Medical providers and their insurance companies often dig in their heels, even when the evidence of negligence is clear and convincing.

There are very strict time limits controlling when a claim must be filed in Court in order to preserve the claim on behalf of both the parents of a child and the child himself or herself. In Colorado, as long as a probate court has not officially appointed a personal representative for the child, the time limit will generally extend to the child's 18th birthday. However, the parents may have a very significant claim for medical expenses incurred during the time before the child reaches age 18. This claim must be filed under the general two year time limit. Do not just assume it is safe to wait! Additionally, if a public hospital or a public employee is involved, there is a 180 day notice requirement. If this notice is not given in strict compliance with the statute, you can lose your claim. This is especially important when anyone associated with the University of Colorado, School of Medicine is involved. Often, a University medical resident serves in a private hospital but is still protected as a public employee if he or she makes a mistake. Also, often these residents are not identified as a resident.

At Hillyard, Wahlberg, Kudla & Sloane, LLP we have many years experience and a record of success in these cases.

An attorney at our firm can inform you of your prospects for obtaining compensation, and what it will take to get results for you.

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