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  http://www.InjuryLawyerPhiladelphia.comLicensed in PA & NJ. 29% Contingency Fee. Phone: 215-510-6755 www.InjuryLawyerPhiladelphia.comAsk a similar questionMore Helpful | 0 4 Lawyers agree Comments 0 Lars A. LundeenPersonal Injury Lawyer Cuttingsville, VT free consultation Message Reveal Number866-799-8131 Mark as best answer Best Answer Thanks! Posted July 20, 2012 6:00pmThe elapsing of time is your enemy. Act now and contact a personal injury attorney. Usually the statute of limitations for bringing a medical malpractice claim is shorter than for other types of torts.
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