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California Code of Procedure Section 340.5 sets forth the statute of limitations for dental and medical malpractice cases involving minors (i.e.,
patients under the age of 18). Section 340.5 requires that suit to be filed within three (3) years from the date of the wrongful act. The statute is generally tolled until the patient discontinues
treatment with the defendant dentist. Although difficult to prove, fraud or intentional concealment of a foreign body with no therapeutic purpose extends the statute of limitations beyond the three (3)
years. Statute of limitations issues can be complex, and this discussion is not meant to provide a complete and exhaustive explanation, but merely to inform you that you should not delay in pursuing your
claim. Failure to file your lawsuit within the prescribed statutory period will forever prevent you from pursuing your claim.
If you believe that you have been harmed by a dentist and wish to have one of the attorneys evaluate your claim, please read the information
below, complete the client questionnaire and submit the information to us for evaluation. If you do not want to submit your information by e-mail, print the questionnaire and mail the completed questionnaire
to August & Osborne at Next Space, 101 Cooper Street Suite 112, Santa Cruz, California 95060.
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