Samuelson v. Freeman

An intrinsic quality of- imprecision found in the statute of limitations as it affects allegations of medical malpractice has emerged since our opinion in Ruth v. Dight, ante p. 660, 453 P.2d 631 (1969), overruling Lindquist v. Mullen, 45 Wn.2d 675, 277 P.2d 724 (1954). This appeal is not likely to make the statute seem more precise.

Eileen Samuelson was injured in an automobile accident Septemeber 17, 1960, and taken immediately to Ballard Hospital in Seattle. Her family physician, Dr. Charles Day, reached the hospital shortly thereafter and, among other injuries, found a fracture of the…