Are there exceptions to the statute of limitations in Washington State?

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Are there exceptions to the statute of limitations in Washington State?

I was injured 7 years ago at work. covered by Washington State Department
of Labor and Industries The injury occurred because of a malfunctioning
piece of equipment. I was diagnosed with a post concussive disorder that
most likely arose from the accident. I am now getting help with that. The
company that manufactured the equipment had accepted responsibility and
their insurance company called me looking for medical bills about three years
after the accident. I didn’t understand that I needed to pursue them, aside
from dealing with LI because I wasn’t thinking clearly. I still have issues today
with higher thought processes and processing speed. I also, recently had two
discs in my neck replaced as well as a repair on a vertebra that was related to
the accident. Am I out of luck with pursuing the company that manufactured
the equipment that I was working with?

Asked on December 1, 2018 under Personal Injury, Washington

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Medical malpractice is negligence. WA has a three year statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit in a medical malpractice case. Since the negligent act by the doctor occurred seven years ago, the three year statute of limitations has tolled (expired), and you have lost your rights forever in the matter. The exceptions to the three year statute of limitations are inapplicable in your case.


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