Medical Malpractice Question?

[calvert]

Can you file a medical malpractice suit against a doctor who no longer practices in an office setting. FYI - it is still within statute of limitations for New York State.

Thanks.

[osryd]

Yes you can. It doesn't matter if he is still in the office or retired. As long as you are within the statute of limitations, you can file.

[kendon19]

Well it depends on how long ago he stopped practice- I think there is a statute of limitations as to when you can file for things of this nature.

And then there is the question of whether it really WAS malpractice or not.

[jarl]

It depends on how long ago the alleged malpractice took place. I think there is a five year statute of limitations here, but I am not sure about New York State.