Connecticut Jury Instruction - 1.3 Medical Malpractice Claim Against Hospital And Physician Statute Of Limitations Defense

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11C-0-1-3
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This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs. Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.3 Medical Malpractice Claim Against Hospital And Physician Statute Of Limitations Defense In Connecticut, a medical malpractice claim against a hospital and physician may be subject to a statute of limitations defense. This instruction aims to provide guidance for jurors on understanding the relevant time limits imposed in such cases. Statute of limitations refers to the specific period within which a lawsuit must be filed by the plaintiff to seek damages for an alleged injury caused by medical malpractice. If the lawsuit is filed beyond the statute of limitations, the defense may raise this as a defense, potentially leading to the dismissal of the case. It is important to note that different types of medical malpractice claims against hospitals and physicians may have varying statute of limitations periods. Below are some key types of claims and their corresponding statute of limitations defense: 1. Standard Medical Malpractice Claim: In general, the statute of limitations for a standard medical malpractice claim against a hospital and physician in Connecticut is two years from the date when the injury was, or should have reasonably been, recognized. 2. Undiscovered Injury Claim: If the injury caused by medical malpractice is not immediately discovered, the statute of limitations begins when the injury is discovered or should have reasonably been discovered, but typically no more than three years from the date of the alleged malpractice. 3. Minors and Mental Disabilities: For individuals who are minors (under the age of 18) or have mental disabilities at the time of the alleged medical malpractice, Connecticut law allows for a tolling of the statute of limitations. This means that the clock on the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the minor turns 18 or the individual's mental disability is removed. 4. Continuous Treatment: If the plaintiff can prove continuous treatment by the defendant physician or hospital for the same condition, the statute of limitations may be extended. In such cases, the clock on the statute of limitations may start running from the date of the last treatment received by the plaintiff for the specific condition. 5. Foreign Object Claims: If a foreign object, such as a surgical instrument, is left inside a patient's body after a medical procedure, the statute of limitations may run for up to three years from the date of the discovery or should have reasonably been discovered. It is also important for the jury to understand that the statute of limitations defense can have exceptions or be tolled under certain circumstances. Therefore, it is crucial for jurors to carefully consider the evidence presented during the trial and apply the correct statute of limitations period to determine if the claim is time-barred or not. Overall, this Connecticut jury instruction aims to provide clarity on the statute of limitations defense in medical malpractice claims against hospitals and physicians, ensuring fair consideration of the facts and applicable law in such cases.

Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.3 Medical Malpractice Claim Against Hospital And Physician Statute Of Limitations Defense In Connecticut, a medical malpractice claim against a hospital and physician may be subject to a statute of limitations defense. This instruction aims to provide guidance for jurors on understanding the relevant time limits imposed in such cases. Statute of limitations refers to the specific period within which a lawsuit must be filed by the plaintiff to seek damages for an alleged injury caused by medical malpractice. If the lawsuit is filed beyond the statute of limitations, the defense may raise this as a defense, potentially leading to the dismissal of the case. It is important to note that different types of medical malpractice claims against hospitals and physicians may have varying statute of limitations periods. Below are some key types of claims and their corresponding statute of limitations defense: 1. Standard Medical Malpractice Claim: In general, the statute of limitations for a standard medical malpractice claim against a hospital and physician in Connecticut is two years from the date when the injury was, or should have reasonably been, recognized. 2. Undiscovered Injury Claim: If the injury caused by medical malpractice is not immediately discovered, the statute of limitations begins when the injury is discovered or should have reasonably been discovered, but typically no more than three years from the date of the alleged malpractice. 3. Minors and Mental Disabilities: For individuals who are minors (under the age of 18) or have mental disabilities at the time of the alleged medical malpractice, Connecticut law allows for a tolling of the statute of limitations. This means that the clock on the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the minor turns 18 or the individual's mental disability is removed. 4. Continuous Treatment: If the plaintiff can prove continuous treatment by the defendant physician or hospital for the same condition, the statute of limitations may be extended. In such cases, the clock on the statute of limitations may start running from the date of the last treatment received by the plaintiff for the specific condition. 5. Foreign Object Claims: If a foreign object, such as a surgical instrument, is left inside a patient's body after a medical procedure, the statute of limitations may run for up to three years from the date of the discovery or should have reasonably been discovered. It is also important for the jury to understand that the statute of limitations defense can have exceptions or be tolled under certain circumstances. Therefore, it is crucial for jurors to carefully consider the evidence presented during the trial and apply the correct statute of limitations period to determine if the claim is time-barred or not. Overall, this Connecticut jury instruction aims to provide clarity on the statute of limitations defense in medical malpractice claims against hospitals and physicians, ensuring fair consideration of the facts and applicable law in such cases.