Medical Malpractice Actions

Actions against health care providers must be filed within two years of the date that the act giving rise to the injury occurred or within two years of the date of discovery of the injury. In no event can suit be filed more than four years after the date that the act occurred. When a minor (under 18) suffers an injury because of medical malpractice, the action must be filed within eight years of the date of the injury, but in no event after the person’s 22nd birthday. Furthermore, if the person liable for the injury conceals his or her liability, then an action may be brought within five years of the time the injured party becomes aware of the cause of action. #medicalmalpracticeactions,