Statute of Limitations
- 2 years with Discovery Rule. (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003)
- Medical malpractice 2 years with Discovery Rule. (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §74.251(a))
Damages Cap
- Medical malpractice action filed on or after September 1, 2003 – Noneconomic damages are limited to a total of $250,000 from all individuals and institutions, with a $500,000 total damages limitation from all institutions. (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §74.301)
Statute of Limitations
- 2 years with Discovery Rule. (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003 - http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm#16.003)
Damages Cap
- Medical malpractice action for wrongful death – Noneconomic and economic damages are limited to $500,000, adjusted annually for inflation. (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §74.303)
- Investigations and Protective Services for Elderly and Disabled Persons – (Tex. Hum. Res. Code Ann., Chpt. 48)
- Adult Protective Services – (Tex. Admin. Code §40.19-705)
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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…
