The statute of limitations is 3 years from the date that the injury occurred, or one year from the date on which the injury was discovered, whichever occurs first. The SOL for a minor does not expire until the 8th birthday. The SOL is extended past the 3 year limit in cases of a retained foreign body or if the defendant's fraud prevented timely discovery of the injury by the plaintiff. In those cases, the one-year provision applies.
The statute of limitations in California for medical malpractice is 3 years from the date of medical malpractice and one year from the date the injury or illness caused by the malpractice is discovered. The article below goes into more detail about medical malpractice statutes of limitations.
Medical malpractice actions must be commenced within 3 years from the date of the injury, or one year from the date the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered the injury, whichever occurs first.
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Mississippi is seven years with the discovery rule. But no more than five years from date of original act of medical malpractice.
The statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim in Tennessee is one year with the discovery rule.
Three years from date of injury or one year from date of discovery of injury.
The statute of limitations on medical malpractice in Kansas is two years from the date of discovery of the illness or injury caused by medical malpractice. But no more than four from the date of the original procedure/occurrence.
New York's statute of limitations for medical malpractice are comparatively tight. It is 2 and 1/2 years. The article below goes into more detail on medical malpractice statute of limitations.
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Ohio is one year with the discovery rule.
The statute of limitations on filing for medical malpractice in Minnesota is two years with the "discovery rule." The discovery rule applies to when the illness or injury caused by medical malpractice is officially "discovered." The article below goes into more detail about the discovery rule and medical malpractice.
what is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice?
Louisiana has set the statute of limitations for filing a suit at 1 years for medical malpractice. That will be from the time of the injury or when it was discovered. There can be situations that will toll it for a longer period.
The statue of limitations for medical malpractice suits in Tennessee is one year with the discovery rule. The discovery rule is a stipulation that allows for the statue of limitations to commence upon discovery of the illness or injury caused by medical malpractice. The article below explains further the connection between medical malpractice and the discovery rule.