Medical Malpractice Rules in Alabama
The deadline to file a medical malpractice claim in Alabama, the discovery rule, and caps on damages.
Short answer: Claims against doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health care providers must be filed within two years after the act or omission. Ala. Code § 6-5-482
| Medical malpractice deadline | Claims against doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health care providers must be filed within two years after the act or omission. If the injury was not and could not reasonably have been discovered within that time, the claim may be filed within six months after discovery, but never more than four years after the act. A child injured before age four has until his or her eighth birthday. Source: Ala. Code § 6-5-482 |
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FAQ
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Alabama?
Claims against doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health care providers must be filed within two years after the act or omission. If the injury was not and could not reasonably have been discovered within that time, the claim may be filed within six months after discovery, but never more than four years after the act. A child injured before age four has until his or her eighth birthday.
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