Medical malpractice litigation is an area of law concerned with the negligent behavior of doctors, hospitals or other medical facilities. Medical litigation is an area of law practice that continues to grow as more medical malpractice claims are brought not only against doctors but also against pharmaceutical companies. The rules concerning medical malpractice litigation vary from state to state. An attorney in the state in question will be able to answer specific questions concerning rules governing medical malpractice litigation. However, there are some general principals governing medical malpractice that apply to all medical malpractice litigation cases. Medical malpractice litigation must be started quickly after the injury is determined. In some states, this statute of limitations is as soon as six months, in others, it is two years. When this time starts also varies by state. Some states start the time after the negligent act occurred while others start the time after when the patient should have discovered the injury. Due to the varying laws and requirements of each state, seeking medical malpractice litigation should be left to attorneys who specialize in medical malpractice litigation.