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The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act requires a lawsuit be filed within two years from when the violation occurred. EMTALA is a federal law that requires treatment for anyone coming to an emergency room. It mandates that the patient …

The statute of limitations to file a lawsuit against a federal medical facility is two years from the date that the malpractice occurred and within six months according to the Federal Tort Claims act to file a lawsuit of the …

The deadline to file a lawsuit against a state entity in New Mexico or employed physician is a shorter period of time than is allowed for a qualified healthcare provider. A lawsuit against either a New Mexico entity or employed …

Qualified Healthcare providers are much more protected against lawsuits than non-qualified healthcare providers. A statue of repose is in place that must be followed as opposed to a statute of limitations. A lawsuit must still be filed within three years …

In New Mexico, the deadline to file a medical malpractice lawsuit is three years according to the personal injury statute of limitations. But there are exceptions which can delay this three year statute of limitations. The 3 year deadline applies …