Kentucky Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations
Lexington and Louisville attorneys explain timelines for claims
Being a victim of medical malpractice can be devastating, but thankfully, there are legal options available to those who have suffered at the hands of a trusted medical professional. However, before you file a lawsuit against the culpable party there are a few laws regarding medical malpractice lawsuits you should be aware of, including, perhaps most importantly, the statute of limitations.
Read on to learn more about why the statute of limitations exists, how long you have to file your malpractice lawsuit in Kentucky, and what to expect if you don’t file before the statute of limitations runs out.
What is the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim?
Medical malpractice lawsuits, and all personal injury claims in Kentucky, need to be filed within one year of the accident or error in question. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations.
If you did not learn of your injuries until a later date, the clock will start from the date of your diagnosis. Keep in mind that Kentucky has a five-year statute of repose, which requires that any medical malpractice claim be filed within five years of the error occurring.
What happens if your medical malpractice claim’s deadline expires?
If the statute of limitations runs out, unfortunately, you will no longer have a case. The judge will need to dismiss your Kentucky case should you attempt to file once the deadline has expired.
Fortunately, when you work with an attorney in a timely manner, you won’t need to concern yourself with this deadline, as your lawyer at Wilt & Associates, PLLC, will do everything possible to get your claim filed with more than enough time to spare to hold the doctor, hospital, pharmacy, or similar party responsible.
Meet with a Kentucky medical malpractice lawyer
If you have questions about when the statute of limitations is going to run out in your case, or for help with your medical malpractice claim, reach out to a highly trained Kentucky medical malpractice lawyer at Wilt & Associates, PLLC,. We can be reached by phone at 502-253-9110 or via the online submission form below when you are ready to schedule your free, no-obligation case evaluation.