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Medical malpractice and time limits: a first look

For patients and families who believe they were harmed after treatment in Türkiye. Choose the procedure, the provider and how much time has passed, and the tool lists the court and time-limit questions the matter will raise. The result is a first look to read with the related guide.

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Interactive Assessment Tool

Medical Malpractice & Limitation Period Assessment

Check your legal rights, statutory limitation deadlines, competent court forum, and pre-litigation mediation requirements under Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 and Consumer Protection Law No. 6502.

1. Type of Medical Procedure

What procedure was performed?

2. Healthcare Provider Status

Where was the procedure conducted?

3. Time Elapsed Since Procedure / Complication Discovery

When did the treatment take place or when was the harm diagnosed?

Assessment

Tüketici Mahkemesi & Eser Sözleşmesi Sorumluluğu

Competent Forum: Tüketici Mahkemesi
Limitation Period: 5 Yıl (TBK m. 147)
Mediation Rule: Zorunlu Dava Şartı
Procedural & Forum Requirements

    This interactive checker provides general statutory orientation under Turkish law and does not constitute a doctor-patient opinion or formal legal representation. Medical malpractice claims require a meticulous expert review of medical records.

    The tools give general information, not legal advice; the result can change with the details of a matter. What you enter stays in your browser and is not sent to us. Texts and figures were last checked against the legislation on 4 October 2026.

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