Statute of Limitations
- 3 years from act or discovery, whichever comes first. (N.C. Gen. Stat §1-52 – Three years)
- Medical malpractice – 3 years with Discovery Rule (1 year from reasonable discovery), but no more than 4 years from the date of the act giving rise to the action. (N.C. Gen. Stat. §1-15; N.C. Gen. Stat. §1-52(16))
Damages Cap
- Punitive damages – three times compensatory damages or $250,000, whichever is greater. (N.C. Gen. Stat. §1D-25)
Statute of Limitations
- 2 years. (N.C. Gen. Stat. §1-53 – Two years)
Damages Cap
- Punitive damages – three times compensatory damages or $250,000, whichever is greater. (N.C. Gen. Stat. §1D-25)
- Protection of Abused, Neglected, or Exploited Disabled Adult Act – (N.C. Gen. Stat. §108A)
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more information »About Jonathan Rosenfeld
Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Jonathan has represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect throughout Illinois and across the country. Jonathan’s reputation as an aggressive advocate for the…
