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Calling All Victims of Medical Errors: EvaluCare Your Trusted Partner In Finding Answers & Getting Restitution

  • Writer: EvaluCare
    EvaluCare
  • May 29
  • 9 min read

Hundreds of thousands of medical errors that harm patients occur each year in the U.S. Healthcare System, with no accountability to the patients for harmed. EvaluCare aims to get the health system to own their errors.
Hundreds of thousands of medical errors that harm patients occur each year in the U.S. Healthcare System, with no accountability to the patients for harmed. EvaluCare aims to get the health system to own their errors.

Have you ever left the hospital feeling unsure, doubted you received the care you deserved, or wondered whether that complication, that unexpected setback, could have been prevented? Maybe a doctor admitted a mistake, or perhaps you were given the wrong medication, without being warned of the risks, leading to an adverse reaction. Perhaps a friend or family member confided in you about a lingering question: Was this error or complication simply unavoidable, or was there negligence involved? If you are frustrated by care you received and have wondered if an adverse medical event was the result of caregiver's negligence, EvaluCare can help you find answers.


Too often, patients and their loved ones carry the weight of these questions alone, unsure where to turn. At EvaluCare, we understand how overwhelming it can be to face medical uncertainty on top of physical and emotional pain. You don’t need to navigate this journey by yourself, or pay for an attorney or file a lawsuit, to get the answers you deserve.


Our Medical Care Review team of seasoned clinicians and quality experts is here to help you uncover the truth. We are a team of current and former hospital presidents, health system quality vice presidents, chief medical officers, and more. We are the foremost experts in medical care review. Our team have held State-level Board appointments leading healthcare quality. We are driven by a unified commitment to support patients who have been harmed by the healthcare system and have few options.


How do we get you answers, and if applicable restitution? We will guide you through every step: obtaining your complete medical records, conducting a meticulous, compassionate review, and delivering a clear report highlighting care standards and clinical guidelines that tells you whether gaps in care contributed to your harm, advising you on appropriate next steps based on findings.


We can determine if negligence drove the harm and if you may have a viable medical malpractice case. Armed with that knowledge, you can choose your path forward, whether that’s negotiating a direct settlement or taking other steps to hold the healthcare system accountable through a lawsuit.


Time matters. In most states, you have two years from the moment you recognize an injury to take action. See a listing of statue of limitations below. If you or someone you care about has experienced a poor outcome in the last two years, whether it’s a lingering infection, an unanticipated surgical complication, or any adverse event you suspect stems from a medical mistake, reach out to EvaluCare now. If it occurred beyond two years ago, let's discuss options.


You can book a complimentary, free discovery call to discuss your situation, and explain how our trusted, unbiased expert medical care review can bring the answers and relief you’ve been seeking. https://www.evalucare.net/book-online


You don’t have to live with doubt or let powerful institutions control the narrative. EvaluCare shifts the power back into your hands with one vital tool: knowledge. If you’re ready to find clarity, and the justice that follows, contact EvaluCare today.


Let us help you turn uncertainty into understanding, and pain into progress.


Why Now Is the Time for a Medical Care Review

Trauma and uncertainty often delay action It’s understandable, dealing with injury or loss drains emotional reserves. Pursuing a review can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t have the funds for an attorney.


Statutes of limitations are ticking - See Listing By State Below In most states, you generally have two years from the date you discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) an error to file a claim. Missing that window can forever bar your right to compensation through legal means. There are opportunities to pursue non-legal recourse beyond this time that a member of the EvaluCare team will share with you.


To read more about injuries that might be similar to yours we have dozen's of blogs about errors in healthcare: https://www.evalucare.net/blog


What EvaluCare’s Medical Care Review Includes

Discovery Call         We begin with a no‑cost conversation: you share the basics of your experience, and we explain how our review works. We guide you through the process of obtaining your complete medical records—admissions notes, progress reports, nursing flowsheets, pharmacy records, imaging studies, and more. https://www.evalucare.net/book-online


Comprehensive Chart Abstraction and Analysis         Our quality experts and physician reviewers comb through every page of your medical care. We look for deviations from accepted standards of care and practice guidelines. With years of practice experience in large health systems our quality and medical experts have the knowledge and expertise to decipher care breakdowns.


Causation and Negligence Assessment        

Our quality experts are skilled in causal analysis. We will identify how each lapse contributed to your harm. Did a delay in antibiotic administration lead to the complication from sepsis? Was there a failure to perform a surgical “time‑out” before the procedure? We evaluate care and put the puzzle pieces together to tell a story.


Expert Report and Consultation        

Within weeks, you receive a clear, jargon‑free detailed report summarizing our findings, including expert opinions on negligence and causation if applicable. We discuss the strength of your case, potential damages, benefits of a lawsuit, timeframes for justice and other options.


Settlement Support and Coaching         If you choose to pursue compensation through direct negotiation, EvaluCare has a program to support and stand with you. We draft demand packages grounded in clinical evidence, and experience. As healthcare quality and hospital leaders, we know what tactics hospitals use to settle cases, and we leverage that knowledge. Only hospital insiders have this level of insight and expetise. We coach you through settlement calls. If you chose to pursue a lawsuit we can help refer you to an qualified medical malpractice attorney in your area and we will collaborate with them on our report and your case as you desire.


Why Families Turn to EvaluCare

No Up‑Front Attorney Fees Required We handle the preliminary medical care review at a flat, transparent rate. If a malpractice claim follows, your attorney’s fees remain separate, so you aren’t banking on a settlement to pay for the initial investigation.


We Save You Time & Money Retaining attorneys is expensive. Doing that before you have answers can be risky. We get you information quickly and then you can decide on next steps with great clarity based on the results.


No Error Too Small

There is a cost benefit equation for bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit. The costs of legal fees shouldn't exceed the potential award. At EvaluCare, we will support any medical error analysis and help you seek justice for cases that medical malpractice attorneys won't take on and that your legal fees would exceed restitution.


Impartial, Expert Insight Our team has led quality and patient safety programs and hold or held top positions in major health systems. We know how hospitals are supposed to work, and exactly where they go wrong, and the tactics used to deal with patients who have been harmed.


Compassionate Guidance We understand this is a difficult time. We want to help because. we can and we are committed to holding the healthcare system accountable when errors occur. We meet you where you are, explaining each finding with empathy, and helping you decide the best path forward.


When Negligence Becomes Clear

Consider these scenarios our experts have unraveled:


Missed Sepsis Warning Signs A patient with urinary tract infection developed sepsis. Chart review revealed that a change in mental status and a spike in heart rate were never escalated to the physician. A simple sepsis screening tool, mandated by hospital policy, was never applied. Our analysis showed that timely recognition would likely have prevented severe organ damage. The patient didn't know if this was preventable. it was.


Retained Sponge After Surgery A post‑op patient complained of unexplained pain. Imaging months later discovered a surgical sponge left in the abdomen. No counts were documented before and after surgery, and the policy requiring intraoperative reconciliation was ignored. The report made clear this was preventable with routine checklist adherence. This is defined as a "never event," and clearly and completely due to negligence. This is medical malpractice.


Falls and Hip Fracture An elderly patient fell out of bed at night, shattering her hip. Nursing documentation lacked the required hourly checks for high‑risk patients. Our review tied the failure to a staffing shortfall and ignored fall‑prevention protocol, establishing negligence and clear grounds for compensation.


Your Next Steps

Visit EvaluCare.net or https://www.evalucare.net/medical-care-review-services   Schedule a Discovery Call—we’re here to listen and advise.      Gather Your Records—we guide you through this step.     Receive Our Report and learn whether negligence contributed to your harm.     Choose Your Path, settlement negotiation support or referral to a trusted attorney


At EvaluCare, we stand as advocates for safer care and fair resolution. Together, we can uncover the truth, hold providers accountable, and secure the compensation you deserve, so your experience transforms into a catalyst for change.


Contact EvaluCare TodayMedical Care Review Services

Phone: 1‐872-222-5480

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Statute of Limitations - Reference Only

Here is a listing of the medical malpractice statute of limitations in each U.S. state (and the District of Columbia), including key nuances such as discovery‑rule extensions. In most states the clock begins running at the time of injury, but several carve out later start dates when the harm could not reasonably have been discovered earlier.


The statute of limitations sets a timeline for legal actions.

·       Alabama: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Alaska: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Arizona: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Arkansas: 2 years from the date of injury

·       California: 3 years from the date of injury or 1 year from date of discovery, whichever is earlier

·       Colorado: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Connecticut: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Delaware: 2 years from the date of injury

·       District of Columbia: 3 years from the date of injury

·       Florida: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Georgia: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Hawaii: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Idaho: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Illinois: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Indiana: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Iowa: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Kansas: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Kentucky: 1 year from the date of injury

·       Louisiana: 1 year from the date of injury

·       Maine: 3 years from the date of injury

·       Maryland: 5 years from the date of injury or 3 years from date of discovery, whichever is earlier

·       Massachusetts: 3 years from the date of injury

·       Michigan: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Minnesota: 4 years from the date of injury

·       Mississippi: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Missouri: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Montana: 3 years from the date of injury

·       Nebraska: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Nevada: 3 years from the date of injury

·       New Hampshire: 2 years from the date of injury

·       New Jersey: 2 years from the date of injury

·       New Mexico: 3 years from the date of injury

·       New York: 2½ years (30 months) from the date of injury

·       North Carolina: 3 years from the date of injury

·       North Dakota: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Ohio: 1 year from the date of injury

·       Oklahoma: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Oregon: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Pennsylvania: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Rhode Island: 3 years from the date of injury

·       South Carolina: 3 years from the date of injury

·       South Dakota: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Tennessee: 3 years from the date of injury or 1 year from date of discovery, whichever is earlier

·       Texas: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Utah: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Vermont: 3 years from the date of injury

·       Virginia: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Washington: 3 years from the date of injury

·       West Virginia: 2 years from the date of injury

·       Wisconsin: 3 years from the date of injury

·       Wyoming: 2 years from the date of injury


Key Nuances

·       Discovery Rule In some states like California, Maryland, Tennessee there is a start date when injury is first discovered

·       Absolute Caps In some states like Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio no extension beyond the date of injury for discovery is allowed.  

·       Continuous Treatment Doctrine: In some states, ongoing care by the same provider may impact the start date

 

Special Note: For informational purposes only. This list of states and statute of limitations is subject to change and does not reflect all potential specific nuances. Please check your local state laws when making decisions about pursuing a medical malpractice case and seek legal advice.


Bottomline: Always verify your jurisdiction’s laws.


Beyond the Statue of Limitations, what options do I have?

For legal action, the time has passed.


However, EvaluCare can support you in non-legal action beyond these timeframes to find answers and pursue a direct settlement, but just know that without at least the threat of legal actions, most healthcare organization recognize patients have little legal recourse and as such would not generally be inclined to compensate patients or families, as there is little financial risk to the organization.


In these cases, we have additional methods to encourage a healthcare organizations to do the right thing and we have means to support negotiations to that end. This experience has been gained by leading healthcare organizations quality and risk programs. Not all closure and accountability ends with a financial outcome. We can advocate for safer care through partnering on options.


If you or a loved one suffered possible negligence, contact EvaluCare today for a no‑cost discovery call. We’ll help you procure your records and guide a thorough, compassionate medical care review based on your unique needs.

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