Q: If I was misdiagnosed at birth by doctor's but didn't find out until the age of 31 what can I do and what are my options
Was misdiagnosed was told at birth that my diagnose was muscular dystrophy and found out that the doctor misdiagnosed me found out at the age of 31 and my correct diagnose was cerebral palsy "spastic diplegic"
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This is something on which an Oklahoma attorney should advise, as med mal statutes of limitations and their conditions are governed by state law. But your post remains open for three weeks. As a general premise in some jurisdictions, the statute of limitations could be suspended and the clock might not start running until a person reaches adulthood. At 31, regardless of the law, that could be irrelevant. Some jurisdictions also apply a "discovery" rule in med mal cases, where the claimant's clock for being within the applicable state statute of limitations does not start until they discovered or should have discovered the medical condition. I don't know what the law in Oklahoma is, but if you arranged an initial consult with an Oklahoma med mal attorney, they should be able to advise you of your rights and the operation of state law for med mal statutes of limitations. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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