Medical Malpractice And Minors In Hawaii

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Medical Malpractice And Minors in Hawaii
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• Nobody should ever have to worry about getting
  hurt due to the careless or negligent actions of
  a healthcare professional. Unfortunately, medical
  mistakes happen all the time. If you ever need a
  Hawaii medical malpractice attorney, you can
  count on the team at Kurzban, Kurzban, Tetzeli
  and Pratt, P.A. to be by your side. they are
  going to step in to secure the compensation you
  deserve. Today, they want to discuss some of the
  statutes of limitations on these cases,
  particularly when minors are involved.

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The exceptions for minors

• Hawaii, like most other states, treat medical
  malpractice cases of minors differently.
• If the victim of medical malpractice was under 10
  years old when the mistake occurred, they have
  six years or until their tenth birthday to file a
  lawsuit (whichever is later). If the victim is
  older than 10 but younger than 18 when the
  mistake occurred, they have six years from the
  date of the injury to file a claim.

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• For example, if a 17-year-old is the victim of a
  medical mistake, they can file a lawsuit up until
  they are 23-years-old (6 years after the
  incident).
• If a minors injuries could not be reasonably
  discovered, the statute of limitations for a
  claim tolled (delayed) until the injuries are
  discoverable.

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• Medical mistakes are common in the US. Johns
  Hopkins researchers say that they kill as many as
  250,000 people each year and injure millions
  more. Some of the most common mistakes include
• Medication errors
• Healthcare-acquired infections
• Surgical errors
• Misdiagnosis
• Failure to treat
• Missed diagnosis

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Let them get to work on your case today

• If you or a loved one have been the victim of a
  medical mistake, you should seek legal assistance
  as soon as possible. At Kurzban, Kurzban, Tetzeli
  and Pratt P.A., they believe that careless or
  negligence healthcare professionals should be
  held responsible for their actions. Please
  remember to act quickly in these cases so they
  can secure the compensation you deserve. This can
  include

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• Compensation for medical expenses related to the
  mistake
• Coverage of lost wages and benefits if you cannot
  work
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Loss of enjoyment of life damages
• Pain and suffering damages
• Punitive damages against the people responsible

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When you need a Hawaii medical malpractice
attorney, you can contact them for a free
consultation by calling 808-800-2445.
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Contact

• 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 1600
• Pauahi Tower
• Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
• Website
• https//www.seriousinjurylawyerhawaii.com/contact-
  us/
• Phone no
• 808-800-2445