There is a limited period of time in which to bring Connecticut Medtronic lead recall lawsuits. This legally prescribed time limit is referred to as a “statute of limitations”. This time limit to file a case prevents a claim from being filed after the designated time has elapsed. If you have a recalled Medtronic lead wire 6930, 6931, 6948 or 6949 or suffered from a Sprint Fidelis lead fracture you may lose the right to bring a claim if your case is not filed before the statutory deadline.
There are several factors that affect the statutory deadlines for filing your Connecticut Medtronics lawsuit including:
• The state where the lawsuit is filed
• The type of injury
• The age of the person bringing the claim
• When your lead fractured or you had explant surgery
Connecticut Statute of Limitations
Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 52-575 et seq.
Personal Injury
2 Years
Products Liability
2 Years
Wrongful Death
2 Years
Discovery Rule
In certain situations it isn’t reasonable for a person who has suffered an injury to know what caused their injury until a much later date, sometime years. For example, a person who is injured by a product, but did not know that it may have caused their specific injury or problem.
The above state statute of limitations (time to bring a legal claim) have been provided as a general reference only. Statutes of limitations can change at any time by the actions of the legislature or courts of the particular state. For a full review of any potential legal claims and relevant statutes of limitation related to filing a Medtronic lead recall lawsuit it is important to consult with an attorney who handles Medtronics lawsuits to determine how the law applies to your specific legal claims.
If you or a loved one has suffered from the Medtronic lead recall you may have important legal rights. For a free no-obligation consultation from a Medtronic recall lawyer complete our short contact form or call our toll free number to speak to an attorney for the latest updates on Connecticut Medtronic lead recall lawsuits.
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We are a law firm dedicated to helping those injured by Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Lead.
Medtronic Recall Lawsuit
U.S. Food & Drug Administration Statement On Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator
Medtronic Suspends Sprint Fidelis Defibrillation Leads (PDF)
U.S. FDA Class 1 Recall Report
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