What is Discovery Rule?
The statute of limitations in malpractice cases does not start to run until the date on which the patient discovers the malpractice, or the date when, by the exercise of reasonable care, the patient should have discovered the wrongful act.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Civil Procedure terms:
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