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How long will a medical malpractice case take? |
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Unfortunately, there is simply no way to answer this question. Some medical malpractice cases settle prior to trial, and some even settle prior to the filing of a lawsuit. Many, however, do not. When this happens, it can take several years to litigate a case to trial. Occasionally, there may be a need to appeal the results of the trial, thus extending the time required to resolve the case. One should understand from the start that it may take years for a medical malpractice case to reach final resolution.
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